Head of Marketing and Admissions

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Hospital School in Ipswich is seeking a Head of Marketing and Admissions to lead growth in pupil recruitment, retention and fee income across UK day, boarding and international markets. You will shape the RHS brand, oversee marketing, communications and CRM, and build a high-performing Marketing, Admissions and Community team within the Inspired Learning Group framework.

Joining RHS means contributing to a historic, values-driven school that combines traditions with modern delivery,

Responsibilities

• Driving sustainable growth in pupil recruitment, retention and fee income across UK day, boarding and international markets.
• Developing and delivering marketing and admissions strategies aligned with the School’s objectives.
• Ensuring effective admissions processes, events, customer experience and CRM management.
• Providing analysis, reporting and forecasting of pupil numbers, revenue and risks.
• Leading the RHS brand, marketing and communications across the UK and internationally.
• Overseeing integrated activity across website, social media, campaigns and PR.
• Leading and developing the Marketing, Admissions and Community teams within ILG collaboration.

Job description

• Royal Hospital School


• Address: Holbrook, Ipswich IP9 2RX


• Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum


• Hours: Full time


• Contract: Permanent



• Reference: 5659.

Set in 200 acres of Suffolk countryside overlooking the Stour Estuary and within an hour of London, Royal Hospital School (RHS) is a leading, co-educational boarding and day school providing a full and broad education, fit for the modern world.

In 2025, RHS entered an exciting new chapter as part of the Inspired Learning Group (ILG). This partnership strengthens our ability to deliver an exceptional education while preserving everything that makes RHS unique, our traditions, our character, and our community spirit.

The Royal Hospital School is now looking for a Head of Marketing and Admissions.

You will have responsibility and accountability for the following:

Contributing collegiately, constructively and flexibly to the school’s overall leadership and management, as a member of the school’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT)

Driving sustainable growth in pupil recruitment, retention and associated fee income across UK day, boarding and international markets, including:

• developing and delivering marketing and admissions strategies aligned with the School’s strategic, educational and financial objectives.


• ensuring effective admissions processes, recruitment events, high-quality customer experience and management of the School’s pupil recruitment CRM.


• providing robust analysis, reporting and forecasting of pupil numbers, recruitment pipelines, fee income and emerging opportunities and risks.

Leading the development of the RHS brand, marketing and communications in the UK and internationally, including:

• overseeing integrated marketing activity across the website, social media, digital and printed content, campaigns and PR to build awareness, reputation and demand


• leading internal and external communications across all areas of the school, including sensitive and significant communications


• supporting the school’s wider commercial, community and development activities through effective marketing and engagement.

Leading and developing the Marketing, Admissions and Community teams, ensuring clear priorities, accountability and effective use of resources, whilst working collaboratively with Inspired Learning Group (ILG) to share expertise and best practice.

The Head of Marketing and Admissions will be an inspirational ambassador and advocate for the Royal Hospital School and the education it provides.

For more information

If you have any queries, please contact the HR Department on [e-mail] 01473 326200.

For more information about the Royal Hospital School, please visit www.royalhospitalschool.org

Closing date: 9am, 3 November 2026.

Interview date: 13 November 2026.

The Royal Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share our commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.