Marketing and Admissions Lead

Independent Association of Prep Schools; North East; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a Marketing and Admissions Lead to enhance its admissions process and build strong relationships with prospective families. This pivotal role involves coordinating all marketing and admissions activities, ensuring a supportive and transparent journey for applicants. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, contributing to the school's commitment to academic excellence and diversity. With a focus on relationship-building, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in attracting high-calibre students from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Experience in marketing and admissions with a focus on relationship management.
• Ability to coordinate and lead marketing activities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities related to prospective families' journey.
• Build relationships to ensure applicants feel valued and supported.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Relationship Building

Job description

Job Title: Marketing and Admissions Lead

We are seeking an experienced, confident, and proactive team player with strong organisational and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will be able to develop and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders, including colleagues, partners, and prospective families. This role involves providing vital leadership by coordinating all marketing and admissions activities and increasing capacity in admissions marketing.

Details

Position: Marketing and Admissions Lead
Start Date: As soon as possible

About Us

RGS attracts high-calibre applicants from across the region for our limited number of school places. Our successful students come from diverse social backgrounds, thriving in our dynamic academic environment.

Our current admissions process is supported by a team across various roles, with the Head of Admissions dedicated solely to student recruitment. To address future challenges and maintain our standards of academic excellence and diversity, we are investing in this new leadership role.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate all activities related to prospective families' journey, including brand awareness, initial enquiry, engagement events, application process, academic selection, offers/rejections, acceptance, and induction.
• Prioritise relationship-building throughout this process, ensuring applicants feel valued, informed, and supported with transparency and care.

Details

Hours: 37.5 hours/week, 8.30am-4.30pm, Monday to Friday, plus key event participation throughout the year.

Salary: £48,000 - £52,000 gross per annum, dependent on skills and experience.

Excellent benefits are available; please refer to our job information pack for full details.

Application Process

Closing Date: 9.00am, Thursday 8th May 2025

Applications should be sent directly to [e-mail].

Equal Opportunities & Safeguarding

RGS is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented backgrounds. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, with all posts subject to appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS and other pre-employment procedures.

Our address: Eskdale Terrace, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 4DX