Head of Marketing & Admissions at great school - £45-55k

JR United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join a leading prep school in Chester as the Head of Marketing & Admissions. This role involves overseeing the marketing and admissions strategies, ensuring strong engagement with prospective families, and maintaining the school's vibrant online presence. Ideal candidates will bring previous experience in marketing within the independent education sector, strong communication skills, and a creative approach to marketing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Previous marketing and admissions expertise in the independent schools' sector.
• Proactive, results-driven, creative and commercially astute.

Responsibilities

• Oversee student enrolment by leading the school’s admissions and marketing strategies.
• Develop and execute a marketing plan across various channels.
• Maintain the school’s website and social media channels.

Skills

Marketing expertise

Admissions experience

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Commercial acumen

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Head of Marketing & Admissions at great school - £45-55k, chester

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Client:

Direct Recruitment

Location:

chester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Fantastic opportunity to join these leading prep schools in SW London as Head of Marketing & Admissions to plan and implement their marketing and admissions strategy.

The role has a focus on storytelling across various channels including online, print and social, as well as spanning off and online advertising, PR, events, digital marketing and social media, as well as overseeing the admissions process.

The school

Vibrant and successful prep schools with an excellent reputation, which foster an environment that challenges, encourages and nourishes the growing minds of all its pupils. Part of a broader education network with a nurturing ethos, and a really great place to work.

The role

• Oversee student enrolment by leading the school’s admissions and marketing strategies
• Lead and support the full admissions process for our prospective students and their families
• Lead the school’s marketing initiatives across a breadth of channels
• Maintain the school’s website and social media channels, ensuring content is up to date and reflective of the vibrant school community.
• Work closely with the Head and leadership team to identify opportunities for increasing the school’s visibility and reputation within the local community.
• Contribute to the development of marketing materials, such as prospectuses, newsletters, and digital content

About you

• Previous marketing and admissions expertise in the independent schools' sector
• Proactive, results-driven, creative and commercially astute
• Experience managing marketing budgets and developing and executing a marketing plan.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage confidently with parents, students, and staff