Director of Marketing and Admissions

This is an outstanding opportunity to take the lead in delivering a foundation-wide strategy for marketing, communications and admissions for this ambitious family of three independent schools.

Salary:Highly attractiveremunerationpackage, reflecting the seniority and significance of the position.

Tracing its history back to 1495, Loughborough Schools Foundation combines over 500 years of academic excellence with a forward-looking, globally minded approach to educating children of all ages. Today, the Foundation includes a Nursery, a Prep School and two Senior Schools, educating over 1,700 pupils aged from 6 weeks to 18 years. Loughborough High School and Loughborough Grammar School both rank among the Top 10 independent schools in the East Midlands in the latest Parent Power, Sunday Times Schools Guide.

Reporting directly to the newly appointed CEO and working as part of the Executive Team, the Director of Marketing and Admissions will be responsible for developing a multi-channel marketing strategy that not only drives admissions across the schools, but builds profile and long-term advocacy among current parents, alumni and key stakeholders. It is a pivotal leadership role that offers a genuine opportunity to help shape an exciting new phase and future for the Foundation.

The Foundation is looking for a dynamic leader to inspire and provide strategic direction for a 13-strong team of marketing and admissions professionals. Excellent communication skills will also be essential to navigate, collaborate and influence a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be an effective and experienced strategic marketer with an extensive professional skillset and demonstrable track record in strategic marketing, communications and customer relations gained from within or outside the education sector. They will bring an instinctive understanding of the independent education landscape and the relational and creative skills to thrive in this exciting role.

Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics in the first instance to arrange an informal and confidential discussion about the role:

The closing date for applications is 10.00am UK time on Tuesday 24 th March 2026.

Applications should be made electronically to RSAcademics. To submit your application, please click on "Apply Now " and follow the instructions provided.

As part of your online application, you will be asked to upload a covering letter (in PDF format please). This should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Mr Chris Staley. The letter should explain your reasons for applying and your suitability for the role.

If you have any questions about uploading your application documents, please contact Jonathan Barnes, Head of Operations (Leadership Appointments), at: . Jonathan can also be reached by calling our Head Office on (0) .

• Loughborough Schools Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and 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 the role are indicated in the candidate information.
• RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.

Preliminary interviews will take place with RSAcademics via Teams in the week commencing Monday 6th April

Longlist interviews will take place at the Foundation in the week commencing Monday 20th April

Shortlist interviews will be held at the Foundation in the week commencing Monday 27th April