Marketing and Admissions Manager

GATEWAY SCHOOL; Great Missenden; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Great Missenden seeks a Marketing and Admissions Manager to oversee marketing and communications. Responsibilities include leading marketing efforts, managing admissions, and engaging with the community. Candidates should have experience in marketing within educational settings and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £36,000 – £43,000 for a part-time role (0.8 FTE) over four days a week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in marketing, admissions, or communications.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the School's marketing and admissions activities.
• Communicate Gateway's values and offerings effectively.
• Manage multiple projects and liaise with internal and external partners.

Skills

Digital marketing

Social media management

Content creation

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field

Tools

Canva

HubSpot

iSAMS

Job description

Overview

The Marketing and Admissions Manager at Gateway School plays a pivotal role in shaping the School's growth, reputation, and engagement within the local community. This dynamic role encompasses all aspects of marketing, admissions, and communications — from first enquiry to enrolment and beyond. The postholder will lead the School's marketing and admissions activity, ensuring that Gateway's values, excellence, and distinct offer are clearly communicated to both prospective and current parents. We are seeking a proactive, creative, and results‑driven professional with excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail. The ideal candidate will combine strategic thinking with hands‑on capability, be confident working both independently and collaboratively, and take pride in seeing the tangible impact of their work.

Responsibilities and Experience

The candidate should have proven experience in marketing, admissions, or communications, ideally within a school or service‑led organisation. Strong understanding of digital marketing and social media management, including content creation and advertising. Skilled in using Canva, and confident with HubSpot; experience with iSAMS is advantageous. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail. Data‑driven mindset with the ability to analyse and report on performance metrics. Strong organisational and time‑management skills, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Confident working independently, as well as collaboratively with internal teams and external partners. Professional, approachable, and positive manner when liaising with families and colleagues. Experience working in an Independent School or education marketing environment. Degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field is desirable.

Salary and Hours

Salary: £36,000 – £43,000, dependent on experience. Hours: 0.8 FTE – 4 days per week, approx 32 hours.

Application Process

The closing date for applications will be Thursday 27 November at midday. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 2 December. Please send your CV and a covering letter detailing your suitability for the post to Becky Wilkinson ([e-mail]). Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Gateway School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.