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Head of Marketing and Communications

Job description

Harris Hill is delighted to be working with a leading independent school in their search for a dynamic and strategic Head of Marketing and Communications. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and shape the marketing and communications agenda at a highly respected institution, known for its commitment to academic excellence, co-curricular achievement, and outstanding pastoral care.

Working closely with the Director of Marketing and Communications, you will lead a talented and multi-disciplinary team across marketing, events and communications. Your mission: to enhance the School’s reputation, drive pupil recruitment and retention, and strengthen community engagement.

The ideal candidate will bring:

  • A strong track record in marketing, communications and brand management
  • Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills
  • A genuine passion for working in a values-led environment that places children and young people at its heart
  • Experience developed within education, charity or non-profit environment highly desirable.

This role is a brilliant opportunity to join a forward-thinking, high-performing school community and make a significant contribution to its continued success and visibility.

  • Location- Leatherhead, Surrey. During term time you will be in the office daily, in the holidays there can be more flexibility to work from home on ad-hoc days.
  • £55,000 per annum
  • Full-time, 35 hours per week
  • Permanent, all year round (52 weeks)

Closing date: 9.00am, Monday 28 July 2025, however, please apply now, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.