Ben Rook
Head of Marketing & Communications, Student Recruitment, & Admissions
Ben Rook leads the University’s strategic communications and student recruitment activity, shaping the public narrative of Lincoln Bishop University and ensuring its values and ambitions are clearly conveyed to prospective students and stakeholders. As Head of Marketing & Communications, Student Recruitment, & Admissions, Ben plays a pivotal role in delivering the University’s Strategic Goal of Inspiring Opportunities by promoting access to higher education through inclusive, imaginative and impactful engagement.
Ben’s leadership is central to the University’s commitment to Transformative Experiences, ensuring that every interaction with a potential student, from initial point of enquiry to enrolment and ultimately beginning study, reflects the University’s person-centred ethos and sector-leading reputation for widening participation. His work supports the University’s civic mission and its strategic objective to grow and promote a distinctive academic portfolio aligned to social purpose, including education, health and business services.
With a career spent mostly across marketing, communications and student engagement, Ben brings extensive experience in brand development, digital strategy and stakeholder relations. His approach is informed by a deep understanding of the higher education landscape and a passion for empowering individuals through learning. Since joining the university in 2007 he has worked to promote the University’s values of inclusion, innovation and excellence, and contributes directly to its long-term sustainability by strengthening recruitment, enhancing visibility and fostering meaningful connections with communities locally, nationally and internationally.