Head of Marketing and Admissions
Company: Suffolk Jobs Direct
Role summary
Head of Marketing and Admissions is a full-time role at Suffolk Jobs Direct in Ipswich, England, United Kingdom (on-site). Posted 2026-10-21. Salary: GBP 55,000–65,000 per year. Experience level: 10+.
- Job title
- Head of Marketing and Admissions
- Company
- Suffolk Jobs Direct
- Location
- Ipswich, England, United Kingdom
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Healthcare Support
- Salary
- GBP 55,000–65,000 per year
- Experience level
- 10+
- Date posted
- 2026-10-21
You would be leading the growth and recruitment strategy for a prestigious boarding school set on a stunning 200-acre campus near Ipswich. It is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of a well-established institution while enjoying a competitive salary and the stability of a permanent role within a high-profile educational group.
Job description
Royal Hospital School
Address: Holbrook, Ipswich IP9 2RX
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Reference: 5659.
Set in 200 acres of Suffolk countryside overlooking the Stour Estuary and within an hour of London, Royal Hospital School (RHS) is a leading, co-educational boarding and day school providing a full and broad education, fit for the modern world.
In 2025, RHS entered an exciting new chapter as part of the Inspired Learning Group (ILG). This partnership strengthens our ability to deliver an exceptional education while preserving everything that makes RHS unique, our traditions, our character, and our community spirit.
The Royal Hospital School is now looking for a Head of Marketing and Admissions.
You will have responsibility and accountability for the following:
Contributing collegiately, constructively and flexibly to the school’s overall leadership and management, as a member of the school’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
Driving sustainable growth in pupil recruitment, retention and associated fee income across UK day, boarding and international markets, including:
developing and delivering marketing and admissions strategies aligned with the School’s strategic, educational and financial objectives.
ensuring effective admissions processes, recruitment events, high-quality customer experience and management of the School’s pupil recruitment CRM.
providing robust analysis, reporting and forecasting of pupil numbers, recruitment pipelines, fee income and emerging opportunities and risks.
Leading the development of the RHS brand, marketing and communications in the UK and internationally, including:
overseeing integrated marketing activity across the website, social media, digital and printed content, campaigns and PR to build awareness, reputation and demand
leading internal and external communications across all areas of the school, including sensitive and significant communications
supporting the school’s wider commercial, community and development activities through effective marketing and engagement.
Leading and developing the Marketing, Admissions and Community teams, ensuring clear priorities, accountability and effective use of resources, whilst working collaboratively with Inspired Learning Group (ILG) to share expertise and best practice.
The Head of Marketing and Admissions will be an inspirational ambassador and advocate for the Royal Hospital School and the education it provides.
For more information
If you have any queries, please contact the HR Department on recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org or 01473 326200.
For more information about the Royal Hospital School, please visit www.royalhospitalschool.org
How to apply
Applications should be made online via TES following the ‘apply’ link. To see details of other vacancies please visit our website www.royalhospitalschool.org/vacancies .
Please also send a covering letter to recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org
Early application is encouraged, as applications will be considered as they are received. The organisation reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed.
Closing date: 9am, 3 November 2026.
Interview date: 13 November 2026.
The Royal Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share our commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
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