Marketing and Admissions Manager

The Boarding Schools' Association; Holt; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Holt is seeking an Admissions Coordinator to enhance their recruitment events and engage prospective families. The role requires strong organisational and interpersonal skills to manage a variety of admission-related activities, ensuring a professional experience for candidates. The ideal candidate will have a background in events or marketing and a proven ability to work flexibly. This position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits including on-site facilities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension scheme

Free school lunch

On-site car parking

Access to swimming pool and gym

Qualifications

• Proven experience in events, admissions, or marketing, ideally within education.
• Exceptional organisational and communication skills.
• A results-driven mindset with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Organising and managing admissions events.
• Coordinating personalised taster visits.
• Strengthening relationships with feeder schools.

Skills

Event management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Hospitality flair

Job description

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 breath-taking 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
• Willingness to work flexibly
• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Contributory pension 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.

Our recruitment team can also be reached by telephone on 01263 714623 or by emailing [e-mail]

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 by emailing her at [e-mail]

Closing Date: 13 October 2025

Interviews: TBC

Required for: At the earliest opportunity

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

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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.