Head of Marketing & Communications

TES FE News; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in the UK is seeking a Head of Marketing and Communications to oversee and evolve its digital presence and marketing strategy. The successful candidate will enhance the school's reputation, attract prospective families, and lead a team focused on impactful stakeholder engagement. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in digital marketing within an educational context. The application deadline is 6th October 2025.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in developing and executing comprehensive digital marketing strategies that deliver measurable results.
• Experience leading marketing and communications efforts is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and evolve the School’s digital presence and marketing strategy.
• Lead, develop, and mentor the Marketing & Communications team.
• Shape a compelling narrative for the School across all platforms and audiences.
• Enhance the School’s reputation and attract prospective families.

Skills

Digital marketing strategies

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Job description

Overview

Job Overview

Head of Marketing and Communications

Contract: Full Time, 52 Weeks
Required ASAP

About RMS

RMS is a thriving independent girls’ day and boarding school in the UK, with approximately 900 pupils aged 2 to 18 and around 250 teaching and support staff, situated on over 300 acres of parkland near Rickmansworth in Hertfordshire. We are renowned for our personalised, values-led approach that ensures every pupil thrives. Our facilities are exceptional, our curriculum forward-thinking, and the school’s examination results are first-rate and among the best in the country for academic value-added.

Role Summary

This is a new role at RMS, exciting and pivotal. The successful applicant will be responsible for overseeing and evolving the School’s digital presence and marketing strategy, enhancing our reputation locally, nationally and internationally. Working closely with senior leaders, external agencies and internal teams, you’ll shape a compelling, authentic and future-facing narrative for the School, ensuring our values and ambitions are reflected consistently across all platforms and audiences.

We are seeking a dynamic, strategic, and digitally-savvy Head of Marketing & Communications to lead our efforts and significantly enhance the school's brand presence. This role demands a forward-thinking professional with a proven track record in developing and executing comprehensive digital marketing strategies that deliver measurable results. The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping the school's digital narrative, attracting prospective families, and fostering strong engagement with our wider community.

RMS is one of the top performing schools nationally for Value Added at GCSE and A level and we are proud to be an inclusive school where all girls are encouraged to fulfil their potential. Potential candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school website https://www.rmsforgirls.com/about-us/working-at-rms/ and social media accounts for more information about our thriving school, with its inclusive community spirit that encourages both girls and staff to share a commitment to continued personal, professional and academic development.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Oversee and evolve the School’s digital presence and marketing strategy, ensuring alignment with school values and ambitions.
• Lead, develop and mentor the Marketing & Communications team, and collaborate with senior leaders, external agencies and internal teams.
• Shape a compelling narrative for the School across all platforms and audiences, locally, nationally and internationally.
• Enhance the School’s reputation and brand presence, and attract prospective families.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven track record in developing and executing comprehensive digital marketing strategies that deliver measurable results.
• Experience leading marketing and communications efforts in an education setting is desirable but not required.
• Strong strategic thinking, communication, project management and stakeholder management skills.

Application Process

To Make An Application

Please read the attached Job Description before completing your application.

To apply, please complete the My New Term Application Form using the Supporting Statement section of the form to detail your suitability for the role, how your knowledge, experience and training meet the person specification. Please note CVs are not accepted.

The vacancy closes on 6th October 2025 at 9.00am, however, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable applicant be found.

Interviews are due to take place week commencing 13th October 2025.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact [e-mail] or telephone the School on 01923 725762.

Equal Opportunity

The Royal Masonic School is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to promoting equity, celebrating diversity and fostering inclusion in every aspect of school life for both pupils and staff in order to enable every individual to thrive. Our school community is built around our core values of inclusivity, courage, ambition, kindness, perseverance and integrity. Through the promotion of these values, we aim to ensure that every individual at RMS is celebrated and empowered to develop both personally and professionally. We encourage applications from everyone who shares these values and will embrace them at all times.