Director of Admissions and Marketing

Role: Director of Admissions and Marketing Start Date: June or July 2026 Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire Contract Term: Permanent Salary: Competitive A leading independent school in Ely is seeking a Director of Admissions and Marketing from June or July 2026. This is a full time and permanent role. This is a well-established independent school, committed to providing an outstanding education and nurturing environment for their students. This new role, reporting directly to the Principal, will provide strategic leadership in shaping and advancing the school s profile and brand identity. The postholder will take responsibility for designing, developing and executing the school s admissions and marketing strategies. Key Responsibilities include: Lead and manage all aspects of the admissions and retention process. Build strong relationships with prospective families, feeder schools, current parents and community partners. Act as Line Manager for the Head of Media and PR, Marketing Officers and two Admissions Officers, setting objectives, monitoring and appraising their work. Develop and deliver a clear strategy across admissions, marketing, communications, and events to support the School''s growth. Focus on overseas recruitment, with the need to travel to territories around the globe. Lead campaigns and content that reflect the school s identity, values, and ambitions with regular coverage in the national press. Shape admissions approaches that respond to the competitive ..... full job details .....