The Director of Marketing and Admissions leads Foundation‑wide strategy to drive pupil recruitment, strengthen reputation, and guide a 13‑person team, working with the CEO to enhance engagement across Loughborough Schools Foundation.

Description

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.

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.

RS Academics is acting as an employment agency advisor to the Loughborough Schools Foundation on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit: https://www.rsacademics.com/current-vacancies/marketing-admissions-loughborough/

Further information about the role and details of how to apply can be found at: www.rsacademics.com

Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics in the first instance to arrange an informal and confidential discussion about the role: Hannah Freestone-Smith: hannahfreestone-smith@rsacademics.com

Closing date for applications is 10.00am on Tuesday 24th March 2026

Please note: Applications should not be submitted via the Loughborough School Foundation website.

• 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.