Creative Lead - EMEA Education

Location London
Discipline: Media & Marketing
Salary: £65k basic + benefits
Contact name: Dan Butterworth

Contact email: dan@principlehr.com
Job ref: 3722
Published: 5 days ago
The role: Senior Creative Lead – Education & Student Marketing | EMEA | Remote (UK & Europe)
Location: London – hybrid in offices near to Barbican; min 2-3 days per week
Salary: £65k basic + benefits (PAYE, paid weekly, within IR35)
Contract: 12 months (to start ASAP – max 4-6 weeks notice)


We are looking for a Senior Creative Lead to drive high-impact marketing and brand campaigns within the education sector across the UK, US, and Europe. This role will shape creative strategy, ensuring brand consistency and regional relevance while leading multi-channel design projects.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute creative campaigns targeting student and education audiences.
  • Collaborate with marketing, brand, and regional teams to ensure campaign success.
  • Manage agency relationships, oversee briefings, creative reviews, and project delivery.
  • Lead multiple projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
  • Foster a customer-centric creative approach aligned with business objectives.

Essential Requirements:
  • 5+ years in a senior creative or marketing design role, with a strong portfolio.
  • Expertise in B2B and B2C marketing within the education sector.
  • Fluent in English (first language or highly proficient) with strong German and/or French skills.
  • Strong Adobe Creative Suite / Workfront experience 
  • Hands-on experience in campaign development, advertising, and brand storytelling.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment, managing multiple priorities.

This role offers the opportunity to shape high-profile marketing campaigns and make a real impact within the education space.

Interested? Apply now