Head of Marketing and Admissions

Job description

Role: Head of Admissions and Marketing

Start Date: February 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

Location: Brighton

Contract Term: Permanent

Salary: Competitive

A leading independent prep school in Brighton is seeking a Head of Admissions and Marketing from February 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter). This is a full time and permanent role.

This is a well-established independent school, committed to providing an outstanding education and nurturing environment for their students. This new role offers an exciting opportunity to lead the school's admissions and retention process and marketing initiatives, helping to shape the future growth of the school.

Key Responsibilities include:

- Lead and manage all aspects of the admissions and retention process.

- Develop and implement effective marketing strategies to promote the school.

- Build strong relationships with prospective families, feeder schools, current parents and community partners.

- Coordinate open days, tours and events.

- Collaborate with senior leadership on enrolment targets and strategic planning.

Skills and Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification (minimum requirement).

- Strong communication skills both written and verbal.

- Excellent organisational abilities with attention to detail.

- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

- Proactive approach with willingness to learn; relevant previous experience in a similar role.

If you have a passion for education combined with enthusiasm for engaging families effectively and have integrity, professionalism and respect, please send your CV to Duncan or contact him for more information.

Knight Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for the post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS check.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Brighton

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Published at

19-12-2025

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English