Head of Marketing & Admissions

Orbital Education; Cheadle Hulme; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global education provider is looking for an experienced Head of Marketing and Admissions to lead their team. This strategic role involves developing comprehensive marketing strategies and managing admissions processes for a unique international school. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in educational marketing and strong leadership skills. This opportunity offers a dynamic environment within a collaborative global community.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Global community engagement

Comprehensive staff accommodations

Qualifications

• Experience in a marketing leadership role within the education sector.
• Proven track record in admissions strategy and implementation.
• Ability to develop strong relationships and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Admissions and Marketing Department.
• Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration across departments.

Skills

People-focused management

Strategic planning

Marketing expertise

Strong communication skills

Education

Relevant degree or certification

Job description

The Opportunity

Oryx International School, part of the Orbital Education group, is looking for a dynamic, experienced, and people-focused Head of Marketing and Admissions to lead our Admissions and Marketing Department. This is a strategic and operational leadership role in a unique international school setting.

The School

Oryx International School https://oryxschool.qa/is is a unique project conceptualised by Qatar Airways and Orbital Education https://orbitaled.com/creating a joint venture between a world renowned, 5‑star multi‑billion dollar turnover airline and a prestigious group of International schools. The objective of this £70 million project is to satisfy the demand for premium quality British style education for the children of local and expatriate employees of Qatar Airways in Doha.

The aim of Oryx International School is to provide the employees of the world’s five‑star airline and their children access to a five‑star education. The new, bespoke, built to specification school provides state‑of‑the‑art facilities and education technology to enrich teaching and learning experiences for our students. The school aspires to foster an ethos of global citizenship, the celebration of cultural diversity and a wide international perspective to equip students with the skills and aspirations to become future leaders across the world.

The facilities offered at the school site, combined with our creative approach to education, which incorporates a full curriculum and enrichment based upon the English National Curriculum, enhanced by local Qatari identity, history, culture and tradition, allows Oryx International School to offer a 5‑star education.

The school offers some of the best fully furnished staff accommodation in Doha, including all utensils, a welcome pack and free utilities including internet. https://www.alfardanproperties.com/property/al-gassar-resort/

Living and working in Qatar

Doha, the peninsula’s capital city of over 2.7 million residents, has a huge international community that choose to live and work here. Qatar provides an excellent lifestyle, with a combination of cultures mixed with the best of Qatar’s past and present. Being in the Middle East, the weather is good all year round with particularly high temperature in the summer months. In Qatar you will find plenty of opportunities to explore the desert, walk along the Corniche, visit museums, shopping malls, beaches, attend sporting events, music festivals, take a boat trip and much more. There are excellent education transportation and other amenities across the city, including a new metro system.

Benefits of working at an Orbital Education School

We educate more than 7,000 young people from 128 nationalities, sending them on to high quality universities. We are an expanding group with schools already in Spain, Hungary, Slovenia, Albania, China, Mexico, Ecuador and the Middle East, with exciting plans to develop new schools across the globe.

Working closely with Orbital Education colleagues, you will be provided with opportunities develop your expertise and exert influence at a senior level. This is an exciting opportunity to:

• Be part of a global community, and colleagues with a wide range of expertise in both the international school market and business operations.
• Engage with colleagues, business contacts, and networks of influential leaders across the globe.
• Benefit from opportunities for professional growth and continuous improvement in practice.

Application Process

All applications must be made on the Schrole Application System

To apply please visit our vacancies page and find this position or use the link; https://app.schrole.com/#/connect/vacancy/5d73b7ce-2711-4cff-ad3c-469cbc9cb2a3

All candidates must

provide statement should be no less than 500 words and no more than 1000 words, and should relate directly to the specific role applied for and cover:

• your motivation for working in education sector
• what attracts you to the position
• how you feel your experience, skills and personal qualities qualify you to take on the role with details of any unique methods or techniques that you have developed
• any other information you would like the selection panel to know

Please note:

Incomplete applications will not be considered. All applications will be reviewed, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted with the outcome of their application. Due to the expected high levels of interest in positions at the school, Oryx International School reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process.

Interviews

Interviews will take place in Doha and/or via Microsoft Teams. You will be contacted with arrangements ahead of interviews taking place. The school is taking all the necessary precautions to prevent the risk of COVID-19.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding– Oryx International School, Doha is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and stakeholders to share this commitment. As part of the school’s commitment to safeguarding, all post‑holders are subject to background checks and an International Child Protection Certificate administered by ACROICP Certificates(if ever worked or lived in the UK), Prohibition Checks where appropriate and/or Criminal Records (Police Check) disclosure from their most recent country of residence.