Head of Marketing and Communications

HARRIS HILL; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

HARRIS HILL is seeking a Head of Marketing and Communications for a leading independent school in Leatherhead. This role involves shaping the marketing strategy, enhancing the school’s reputation, driving pupil recruitment, and working closely with a dedicated team. The ideal candidate should possess strong marketing skills and a passion for a values-led environment focused on children.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in marketing and communications.
• Passionate about working in a values-driven environment.
• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead marketing and communications agenda.
• Enhance the school’s reputation and drive pupil recruitment.
• Manage a multi-disciplinary team across marketing, events, and communications.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Brand management

Marketing

Communications

Education

Experience in education, charity or non-profit environment

Job description

Harris Hill is delighted to be working with a leading independent school in their search for a dynamic and strategic Head of Marketing and Communications. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and shape the marketing and communications agenda at a highly respected institution, known for its commitment to academic excellence, co-curricular achievement, and outstanding pastoral care.

Working closely with the Director of Marketing and Communications, you will lead a talented and multi-disciplinary team across marketing, events and communications. Your mission: to enhance the School’s reputation, drive pupil recruitment and retention, and strengthen community engagement.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• A strong track record in marketing, communications and brand management
• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills
• A genuine passion for working in a values-led environment that places children and young people at its heart
• Experience developed within education, charity or non-profit environment highly desirable.

This role is a brilliant opportunity to join a forward-thinking, high-performing school community and make a significant contribution to its continued success and visibility.

• Location- Leatherhead, Surrey. During term time you will be in the office daily, in the holidays there can be more flexibility to work from home on ad-hoc days.
• £55,000 per annum
• Full-time, 35 hours per week
• Permanent, all year round (52 weeks)

Closing date: 9.00am, Monday 28 July 2025, however, please apply now, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.