Marketing Manager

Ashford School; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A distinguished educational institution in Ashford is seeking a dynamic Marketing Manager to lead their marketing strategy and manage campaigns. The role involves collaboration with various stakeholders and requires strong communication skills and multi-channel marketing experience. The position offers flexibility, professional development support, and attractive benefits including holiday and pension schemes.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

School fee discount for children

Free lunch during term time

Stakeholder pension scheme

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in brand management and marketing strategy development.
• Ability to collaborate with design agencies and advertising partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of the Marketing & Communications strategy.
• Oversee all aspects of marketing across the school.
• Manage budget and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Strong communication and presentation skills

Experience managing multi-channel marketing campaigns

Excellent copywriting abilities

Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure

Job description

Ashford School - Hybrid Across Two Sites

We are seeking a dynamic Marketing Manager to lead the development and delivery of our Marketing & Communications strategy. Reporting to the Director of Admissions and Marketing, this role plays a key part in shaping how our brand connects with families, feeder schools, and the wider community.

The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of marketing across the school, manage brand consistency, and work closely with design agencies, press contacts, and advertising partners. Collaboration with the Digital Marketing Manager to drive engaging social media content and campaigns, while also managing offline marketing initiatives and events. From creating compelling content and coordinating direct mail campaigns to supporting open mornings and alumni events, your work will be central to our outreach and engagement efforts.

This position involves budget management, stakeholder communications, and strategic planning. You will be based across our Senior and Prep School sites in Ashford, Kent, and will be part of United Learning, one of the UK’s leading school groups.

We are looking for someone with strong communication and presentation skills, experience in managing multi-channel marketing campaigns, and excellent copy writing abilities. You will be confident, creative, and able to manage multiple projects under pressure. Experience in the education sector is not required.

We offer 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (taken during school breaks), a school fee discount for children attending Ashford School, free lunch during term time, a stakeholder pension scheme, and support for professional development. Full-time hours are 8am–5pm with flexibility and part-time options available.