Director of Communications and Marketing
GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust)
London, UK (On-site)
In-houseFull-timeDirector/executive
2 days ago
Director of Communications and Marketing
London, UK (Unknown)
Salary Not AvailableDirector/ExecutivePermanent
Posted 3 weeks ago
Job Summary
Lead communications, marketing, admissions, philanthropy and alumnae engagement across senior and junior schools, drive recruitment at key transition points, and own digital marketing and events while collaborating with central GDST teams.
- Own communications and marketing strategy for the school network
- Oversee recruitment and retention at 4+, 7+, 11+, and Sixth Form
- Partner with central Marketing and Philanthropy teams
Job Description
Responsibilities
- The role 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.
- Drive recruitment and retention at key transition points (4+, 7+, 11+ and Sixth Form).
- Take ownership of digital marketing, PR and events.
- 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
- Experience 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
Putney High School
Academic with a very modern edge, Putney High School GDST is as down-to-earth as it is dynamic.A bold and innovative curriculum offers a unique brand of ‘modern scholarship’. Intellectually thrilling and fun in equal measure, it opens minds to everything from entrepreneurship and digital innovation to History of Art and PPE.Students are ambitious, rounded and responsible, pursuing their interests with passion and humour while building the skills, self-awareness and confidence to throw open doors and make their mark in the world.
Roehampton, East Putney, Putney, Putney Vale, Wimbledon Common, Putney Heath, England, GBR
127 employees (9 in marketing)
Marketing Team
Marketing Team Size
3 (2% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1
Traffic Signals
Monthly Visitors
87.8K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$85
Traffic Source Mix
Search
68.5%
Direct
20.5%
Referral
6.4%
Social
0.6%
Paid
1.2%
Headcount Trend
Current headcount: ~127
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