School
Cranleigh School
Salary
c£40,000 per annum
Working hours
Full time
Application Deadline
Monday, October 20, 2025
Job Summary
Cranleigh School runs a busy and varied annual programme of events, from conferences and high-profile speakers to open days, drinks events, shows and performances. As Surrey's foremost co-educational boarding school, these events are an integral part of the experience for students and parents alike and a chance for us to welcome in the wider community.
The successful candidate will be comfortable with all facets of event planning and delivery - and will relish being a prominent part of the Cranleigh community. Our Event Manager will personally run several major events and play a key role in numerous others, while supporting other departments to ensure all events are delivered successfully. We're very much looking for ideas and enthusiasm for further developing our events programme.
The successful candidate will also need good communication skills and a love of working with people to make sure every event is a great experience, as well having attention to detail, the ability to keep calm under pressure and a flair for creative thinking and problem solving. They will need to be comfortable with project management software, Microsoft and Google products and have a willingness to learn new systems.
The role will report to the Director of Communications and be involved in all aspects of event design and management as well as undertaking Front of House duties at events, ensuring that every attendee, delegate and audience member thoroughly enjoys their time at Cranleigh.
This is a full-time, on-site position.
We offer a supportive and vibrant community environment and a wide range of benefits
For further details about the role please see the job description below.
To apply, please click the yellow 'Apply Now' button in the top right corner.
Candidates are requested to submit a brief letter of application, together with a completed application form (via the 'Apply now' button) supported by a full CV as soon as possible and no later than 9:00 am on Monday 20th October 2025. Applications are considered as they are received and therefore the vacancy may close sooner than advertised.
Cranleigh School recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Cranleigh School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check.
Job Profile
About us
Cranleigh aims to educate children in a truly holistic sense, providing every opportunity for pupils to discover and nurture their talents and passions. We want every pupil in our care to flourish. Above all, we want Cranleighans to go out into the world as Thinking, Being, Giving individuals.
* Thinking: reflects our style of teaching which aims to provide pupils with a questioning mindset and the skills to think and problem solve.
* Being: is who we are and how we are. Our culture aims to nurture in pupils the core human qualities that enable communities to thrive and support one another
* Giving: is our hope that Cranleighans grow to recognise their privilege and go out into the world ready to give back and help to create meaningful change.
Our core values of service, leadership, relationships and excellence underpin all elements of boarding life and education. In the classroom, on the sports field, in the rehearsal studios and creative spaces, we uphold a desire to nurture students with a sense of self-belief supported by a strong moral compass.
SERVICE
We encourage an attitude of service to each other and to our wider community. We recognise our privileges and our responsibility to give back.
RELATIONSHIPS
We foster strong relationships in our inclusive boarding community. We believe children flourish in safe, supportive environments.
LEADERSHIP
We nurture a spirit of openness, integrity and thoroughness in everything we do, equipping Cranleighans with the knowledge and skills to make a mark on the world. We endeavour to be viewed as leaders in holistic boarding education.
EXCELLENCE
We strive for excellence in everything we do, and aspire to be recognised for our educational vision and the personal qualities of our students.
Contact Details
If you have any questions about this role, or wish to discuss please contact us by email at or by telephone on