Responsibilities

• The role of Director of Communications and Marketing is a strategic leadership role, reporting directly to the Head, with responsibility for communications, marketing, admissions, philanthropy and alumnae engagement across our Senior and Junior schools.
• You will be joining a school with a compelling story to tell, and the strategic room to tell it well.
• Putney’s ethos of intellectual challenge combined with real heart gives girls the freedom to take risks, find their voice and become confident, original thinkers - an identity that resonates strongly with families.
• In the role you will drive recruitment and retention at key transition points (4+, 7+, 11+ and Sixth Form), take ownership of digital marketing, PR and events, and work alongside the GDST's central Marketing and Philanthropy teams.

Requirements

• accomplished communications and marketing professional with a strong track record in customer acquisition, retention and brand growth
• whether gained within independent education or in a comparably competitive, consumer-facing corporate environment
• genuine motivation to apply your skills to girls' education and excitement at the opportunity to grow within one of the UK’s leading school trusts.

Preferred

• Experience of the independent education sector is an advantage but not essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
• Generous pension scheme
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Retail and lifestyle discounts