Head of Campaigns and Communications

Loughborough University – Loughborough Sport

Are you ready to lead the voice of the world’s leading sports university? Loughborough Sport is home to a globally unique ecosystem, where elite performance meets an unrivalled student experience. From Olympic champions to grassroots participation, our story is one of ambition, innovation, and impact.

We are seeking a Head of Campaigns and Communications to shape and amplify our brand profile, tell compelling stories that inspire, and drive commercial growth through creative, high-impact campaigns. This is your opportunity to showcase the power of sport in transforming lives and elevate our reputation across national and international platforms.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and deliver a bold communications strategy that strengthens Loughborough Sport’s position as a global leader.
• Lead storytelling that captures the essence of our world-class facilities, pioneering research, and extraordinary people.
• Drive campaigns that not only engage audiences but also unlock commercial opportunities and partnerships.
• Champion innovation in digital, social, and experiential marketing to create unforgettable moments for our community and partners.

What we’re looking for:

• A strategic thinker with proven experience in brand building and campaign leadership.
• Exceptional communication skills and a flair for creative storytelling.
• Commercial acumen and the ability to translate vision into measurable growth.
• A proven track record in sport marketing, and an understanding of its role in education, research, and global engagement.
• A strong and experienced leader that will drive successful outputs, and strongly contribute as part of the departmental leadership team.

Join us and be part of an environment where excellence is the norm, collaboration is key, and the impact of your work will be felt across the sporting world.

For more information on the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Our candidate pack provides further information on the University, Loughborough Sport and this exciting new role.

Informal enquiries to Rich Ellis, Deputy Director of Sport:
r.a.c.ellis@lboro.ac.uk

Closing date: 11 January 2026
Interviews to be held week commencing 26th January 2026

Our Benefits

At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:

Time off -generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme

Where you work – access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Financial wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities

Support for you and those close to you -through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.

Health and wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support

Travel and sustainability- access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting

Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.