Marketing and Admissions Manager

Gresham's; Holt; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading co-educational boarding and day school in Holt is seeking a Marketing and Admissions Manager. You will play a pivotal role in attracting prospective families, managing admissions events, and strengthening relationships with feeder schools. Ideal candidates will have experience in events, strong organisational abilities, and a results-driven mindset. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including a contributory pension scheme and access to school facilities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Term-time working pattern

Contributory pension scheme

Private medical scheme

Free school lunch during term-time

On-site car parking

Access to swimming pool and gym

Qualifications

• Proven experience in events, admissions, or marketing, ideally within education.
• Exceptional organisational, communication, and project management skills.
• A results-driven mindset with strong attention to detail and a flair for hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Organise and manage admissions events to provide a warm and professional experience.
• Coordinate personalised taster visits and boarding experiences.
• Strengthen relationships with feeder schools and represent at external events.
• Support international recruitment activities and agent visits.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure seamless event promotion.
• Maintain accurate admissions records and manage event budgets.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Project management

IT proficiency

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Gresham’s, a thriving co-educational boarding and day school set in 300 acres of stunning Norfolk countryside, is seeking a Marketing and Admissions Manager to join our expanding Senior School Admissions Team.

About Gresham’s

Founded in 1555, Gresham’s combines a rich heritage with a bold vision for the future. Nestled in the Georgian market town of Holt and just four miles from the breathtaking North Norfolk coast, our Senior School educates pupils aged 13 to 18 from across the UK and internationally. We pride ourselves on nurturing creativity, academic ambition, and character — qualities exemplified by our illustrious alumni, including Academy Award-winning actress Olivia Colman, England rugby internationals Ben and Tom Youngs, and Sir James Dyson, whose generous support has helped shape our cutting-edge facilities.

The role

Reporting to the Head of Admissions, you will play a pivotal role in attracting, engaging, and converting prospective families and pupils. This hands-on, highly visible and target-driven position requires excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. You will lead on planning and delivering all key admissions events—from Open Mornings and Taster Days to Assessment and Scholarship Days—while working closely with staff, pupils, and the wider External Relations team.

Key responsibilities

• Organising and managing admissions events to provide a warm and professional experience for prospective families
• Coordinating personalised taster visits and boarding experiences
• Strengthening relationships with feeder schools and representing Gresham’s at external events
• Supporting international recruitment activities and agent visits
• Collaborating with the marketing team to ensure seamless event promotion
• Maintaining accurate admissions records and managing event budgets

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in events, admissions, or marketing, ideally within education
• Exceptional organisational, communication, and project management skills
• A results-driven mindset with strong attention to detail and a flair for hospitality
• IT proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Willingness to work flexibly

Benefits

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Term-time working pattern
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private medical scheme
• Free school lunch during term-time
• On-site car parking
• Access to swimming pool, gym, sports facilities and theatre performances

How to apply

To apply for the role, please visit our website where you can complete an application form.

Closing Date: 13th October 2025

Interviews: TBC

Required for: At the earliest opportunity thereafter

Please note: we reserve the right to appoint to the post, prior to the closing date

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with Sue Richmond, Deputy Head External Relations before submitting your application, please contact her PA, Samantha Venuti. Contact information can be found on our website.

Gresham’s is proud of its exemplary approach to the safeguarding of its children and conduct a robust recruitment process. Applicants are expected to engage fully with the requirements of this process. An offer to join the School is made subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check along with clearance on all other relevant safeguarding and child protection requirements.

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