Director of Marketing

Noroff School of technology and digital media offers Vocational College diploma and Bachelor’s degree programs in technology and digital disciplines. Noroff is part of Galileo Global Education, one of Europe’s largest private higher education groups. The working world is changing rapidly, and we continue to develop our educational offerings to meet emerging competency needs.

As Director of Marketing, you will be responsible for further developing Noroff’s market position and driving growth in qualified applications, with a clear focus on return on marketing investments. You combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution, report directly to the CEO, and are a member of Noroff’s executive management team.

The position can be based in Oslo or Kristiansand. Both locations are equally suitable options, and our priority is finding the right candidate.

• →At least 8-10 years of experience in marketing, including several years of leadership experience with people management and budget responsibility.
• →Recent and relevant leadership experience, with at least three of the last five years spent in a management role responsible for marketing budgets and measurable commercial results.
• →Proven responsibility for marketing budgets with measurable outcomes, such as cost per lead or application, conversion rates, and return on marketing investment (ROMI).
• →Experience marketing products or services that involve a considered decision-making process, such as education, subscription-based services, or financial services.
• →Hands-on experience leading performance marketing, marketing automation, conversion rate optimization (CRO), and content production within an organization.
• →Practical experience using AI in marketing and a strong understanding of how AI is changing search behavior and customer decision-making.
• →Relevant higher education. Extensive relevant experience may compensate for formal educational requirements.
• →Fluency in Norwegian and English, both written and spoken.

Knowledge of the Norwegian education market, experience from regulated industries, international organizations, and change management or brand repositioning initiatives will be considered an advantage.

You are analytical and commercially minded, able to set a clear direction and ensure effective execution. As a leader, you build trust, develop your team members, and collaborate effectively across functions and disciplines.

The preferred start date is as soon as possible, ideally by 1 March 2027. Some travel between office locations and to group-wide meetings should be expected.

Please provide a current CV along with a cover letter/statement outlining why you are suitable for the role (referencing your skills and experience against the specification in the Job Advert). Candidates who do not provide a full application (including cover letter/statement) may not be considered. 

Contract type: Permanent, full-time position, with some flexibility for remote work.

Application Deadline: 26. October 2026.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply early.

For questions about the position, contact:

Tore Kristensen
Head of Human Resources
Phone: +47 95 00 14 96
Email: tore.kristensen@noroff.no