Director of Marketing and Admissions

St Paul's Girls' School; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in the UK is seeking a Director of Marketing and Admissions. This pivotal role involves leading pupil recruitment and marketing initiatives, shaping the institution's narrative, and providing strategic leadership across various functions. The ideal candidate will possess strong relational confidence, creative vision, and exceptional communication skills, contributing to the institution's growth and reputation. The position offers a highly competitive salary based on experience and skills.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in marketing and admissions.
• Ability to engage influential audiences.
• Experience in leading and inspiring teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead pupil recruitment and marketing activities.
• Provide strategic leadership for marketing and admissions.
• Act as a trusted ambassador for the School.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Relational confidence

Creative vision

Effective communication

Education

Experience in education or relevant sector

Job description

About Haileybury

Haileybury is seeking an outstanding candidate to provide bold, strategic leadership for all Marketing, Communications and pupil recruitment related activity. Set within a magnificent 500‑acre estate in Hertfordshire, Haileybury is one of the UK’s leading co‑educational boarding and day schools, educating over 900 pupils aged 11–18. With a proud heritage dating back to 1862, Haileybury combines academic ambition, exceptional pastoral care and a rich co‑curricular programme with a dynamic, outward‑looking ethos. The School enjoys an outstanding national and international reputation, confirmed most recently by a glowing ISI Inspection report.

Job Overview

This is an exciting moment to join Haileybury. The School is full, demand for places is strong and the ambitious Haileybury 2030 strategy is driving a bold phase of development. With a thriving Sixth Form, a distinctive academic offer including both A Levels and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and a diverse community representing over 30 nationalities, Haileybury is confidently shaping its future.

Haileybury now seeks an exceptional Director of Marketing and Admissions to lead all pupil recruitment and MarComs related activity and to play a pivotal role in the School’s next chapter. Reporting directly to the Master and serving on the Executive Leadership Team, the Director will provide strategic leadership across marketing, admissions and communications, ensuring Haileybury’s story is told with clarity, creativity and impact. They will lead and inspire a talented team, strengthen recruitment and retention and act as a trusted ambassador for the School.

This high‑profile role will suit an experienced education professional or an outstanding individual from a commercial or third‑sector background who brings strategic intelligence, relational confidence and creative vision. The successful candidate will combine presence at senior leadership level with the ability to engage influential audiences and build enduring relationships.

Salary

Highly competitive, depending on skills and experience.

Application Process

Interested candidates should contact RSAcademics in the first instance to arrange an informal and confidential discussion. Applications must be submitted electronically to RSAcademics via the online application portal. Please include a covering letter in PDF format (maximum two pages) addressed to the Master, Mr Eugene du Toit, explaining your reasons for applying and your suitability for the role.

Questions about uploading application documents can be directed to Jonathan Barnes, Head of Operations (Leadership Appointments) at [e-mail] or by calling [phone].

Important Dates

The deadline for receipt of applications is 10.00 am on Monday 16 th February 2026.

Preliminary Interviews will take place with RSAcademics via Teams during the week commencing 23 rd February 2026.

Longlist Interviews will take place at Haileybury during the week commencing 2 nd March 2026.

Shortlist Interviews will be held at Haileybury during the week commencing 9 th March 2026.

Safeguarding and Equality

Haileybury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

The safeguarding responsibilities of this post are detailed in the candidate information brochure.

RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.