Marketing & Events Manager

HMC (Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference); Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in the UK seeks a Marketing & Events Manager to enhance student recruitment through innovative marketing strategies and events. This pivotal role encompasses planning flagship events and managing engaging campaigns within a supportive community dedicated to safeguarding student welfare.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Complimentary lunch during term-time

Free membership to Leisure Centre

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Qualifications

• Dynamic marketing professional with experience in event management.
• Flair for storytelling and audience engagement.
• Ability to cultivate strong stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute marketing and admissions events.
• Manage digital marketing campaigns.
• Drive prospective family interest and enquiries.

Skills

Organisation

Creativity

Storytelling

Relationship Building

Engagement

Job description

Teaching careers in HMC independent schools

We are seeking a dynamic Marketing & Events Manager to play a central role in promoting the school to prospective families and bringing the next generation of students to Godolphin.

Working at the heart of the school, you will plan and executive key marketing and admissions events including our flagship open events, assessment days, summer art exhibition and speech day while driving engaging digital campaigns and content that brings our vibrant community to life.

This is a varied and fast-paced role ideal for a marketing professional who thrives on organisation and creativity and someone ready to make a meaningful impact to our school community.

We’re looking for a high performing individual with:

· A confident, creative, highly organised and detail-oriented mindset

· A flair for storytelling and audience engagement

· A warm, confident and professional approach

· Adept at cultivating strong relationships with a range of stakeholders

· The ability to take a leading role in the growth of our school

The Marketing & Events Manager will lead and deliver engaging and impactful marketing initiatives and events while managing digital campaigns to support lead generation. The core focus of this role is to drive prospective family interest by generating enquiries and ensuring the seamless organisation and promotion of key admissions events.

This is a pivotal post within the school, offering a dynamic and varied remit across the full marketing mix – from digital advertising and content creation to event planning, communication and promotional strategy. It is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop their experience in a broad and fast-paced role within a supportive and collaborative school environment. You will play a leading role in proactively identifying marketing opportunities, devising and delivering high quality, multi-channel marketing content and monitoring impact.

Godolphin is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. An ‘online search’ will be conducted on short-listed candidates and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Barred Lists check (Adult and/or Children’s Workforce), plus registration with the DBS Update service may be required. Staff are prohibited from promoting extremist/radical religious or one-sided political views whilst working at Godolphin and /or whilst participating in activities associated with their employment within Godolphin.

Please note, we do NOT accept application by Curriculum Vitae.

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit please contact a member of our HR Team on 01722 430536.

Staff at Godolphin can enjoy free on-site parking, complimentary lunch during term-time, free membership to our Leisure Centre, access to Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle-to-Work scheme and other work-related benefits.

12 The Point, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7QU