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

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

Job summary

An excellent opportunity exists for a Head of Marketing & Admissions at a leading prep school in Crawley, West Sussex. This role focuses on planning and implementing marketing and admissions strategies, engaging effectively with parents and prospective students. The successful candidate will lead marketing initiatives across various channels, ensuring the school's visibility and reputation in the community. Previous expertise in marketing within the independent school sector is crucial.

Qualifications

• Previous marketing and admissions expertise in the independent schools' sector.
• Proactive and commercially astute.
• Experience managing marketing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee student enrolment and lead the school’s admissions and marketing strategies.
• Maintain and update the school’s website and social media channels.
• Develop marketing materials like prospectuses and newsletters.

Skills

Marketing expertise

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

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Head of Marketing & Admissions at great school - £45-55k, crawley, west sussex

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Client:

Direct Recruitment

Location:

crawley, west sussex, United Kingdom

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Other

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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