Marketing & Development Manager - Independent School
Salary: £45,000 • Contract: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hrs) — 3-4 days/week considered • Start: ASAP/Jan 2026 • On site with occasional travel
Role
Lead the whole-school marketing function to grow independently funded admissions, build the brand and digital presence, engage alumni, support international markets, and deliver high-impact events and campaigns.
Key Responsibilities
* Own the marketing strategy, plan and budget aligned to admissions targets
* Manage brand, website (with agency support), content, social, email and basic SEO/analytics
* Plan/run advertising, PR and media; produce print/digital collateral and video/photography
* Coordinate Open Mornings and flagship events; support community outreach and lettings
* Develop international pipelines (agent relationships) and alumni engagement/fundraising comms
About You
* Degree or equivalent; CIM/AMCIS a plus
* Hands‑on digital and content skillset; strong copy/editing and eye for design (InDesign/Canva)
* Data‑informed, organised project manager with budget experience
* Collaborative, stakeholder‑savvy, proactive problem‑solver
* Sector knowledge and GDPR/safeguarding awareness advantageous
Benefits
* £45,000 salary, five weeks' holiday plus bank holidays, pension
* Free lunches in term time; on‑site gym
* Flexible pattern available (3‑4 days/week considered)
Safeguarding & Right to Work
Enhanced DBS, satisfactory references and UK right‑to‑work checks are required.
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