Director of Relationships and Growth at King's School, Rochester | Rochester, Medway, UK

Director of Relationships and Growth

Rochester, Medway, UK (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableDirector/ExecutiveFull time

Posted 3 months ago

Job Summary

Own the school’s growth and relationships engine by aligning Marketing, Admissions and engagement with families, partners and donors to drive recruitment, conversion and retention at scale.

Growth & relationship strategy: shape long term growth, reputation, and community engagement.
Cross functional leadership: unite marketing, admissions and philanthropy for cohesive growth across school functions.
Stakeholder funnel ownership: build and nurture relationships with prospective families, alumni, feeder schools, partners, and donors.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic direction of Marketing, Admissions and relationship management to drive pupil recruitment, conversion and retention.
Shape and drive the School’s long-term growth, reputation and stakeholder engagement strategy.
Collaborate across the School to strengthen market position, brand visibility and sustainable growth.
Build meaningful relationships with prospective families, partners, alumni, feeder schools and the wider community.
Contribute to development and fundraising ambitions and foster engagement and philanthropy.
As a Senior Leadership Team member, contribute to whole-school strategy and ensure joined-up, insight-led growth and engagement.

King's School, Rochester

The overwhelming characteristic of King’s School Rochester is its warmth and friendliness, nestled in in the beautiful cathedral precinct of historic Rochester. As the Good Schools Guide says: “A tangible sense of community where everyone knows each other well...”Founded in 604AD, King’s is the second oldest school in the UK and the world’s oldest Cathedral Choir School. It has evolved into an outstanding 21st century day and boarding co-educational School for ages 3 to 18. Located in North Kent, just 38 minutes by train from London, it benefits from high-speed services from St Pancras and direct services from Victoria and Charing Cross.

Rochester, England, GBR

140 employees (9 in marketing)

www.kings-rochester.co.uk