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