Director of Development and Marketing

Worth Abbey Group is seeking to appoint an ambitious, strategic and relationship-focused Director of Development and Marketing to lead this newly integrated function at a pivotal moment in the Group''s development. This senior appointment brings together Development, Marketing, Communications, Alumni Relations and External Engagement for the first time, creating a unified approach to profile-raising, philanthropy and stakeholder engagement. Occupying a distinctive place at the intersection of education, faith and community, Worth Abbey Group brings together Worth School, Worth Abbey and a growing commercial portfolio. United by a shared Benedictine heritage and commitment to educational excellence, hospitality and service, the Group combines a rich tradition spanning more than 1,500 years with a clear ambition to thrive at an increasingly challenging time across the sector. At the heart of the Group is Worth School, a leading independent, co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 11-18. Set in the stunning Sussex Downs, the School is renowned for its academic excellence, exceptional pastoral care and vibrant co-curricular programme, within a nurturing community. Guided by Benedictine values, it provides an education with both heart and soul, preparing young people to flourish in an increasingly complex world. Working closely with the Abbot, Head Master, Trustees and senior colleagues, the Director of Development and Marketing will lead an ambitious strategy to ..... full job details .....