Director of Communications and Marketing

Ardingly College is a leading independent, co-educational day and boarding school for over 1000 boys and girls aged 2-18 years. Situated on a stunning campus in the beautiful Sussex countryside, the College benefits from easy rail access to the vibrant city of Brighton and just 45 minutes to Central London.

This ambitious and forward-looking school is seeking to appoint a Director of Communications and Marketing to provide strategic direction and inspired leadership for the school’s communications and marketing activities. It is a pivotal new role, reporting directly to the Head of College, and part of the College Executive Team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced communications professional to take a lead role in implementing a new vision for the future of the College. The Director of Communications and Marketing will be responsible for developing a school-wide strategy for communications and marketing and managing a cohesive programme of internal and external communications to engage and inspire a diverse community of stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker, a creative communicator and an engaging storyteller, who is keen to embrace Ardingly life, build a powerful brand and craft a compelling narrative for its unique World Ready™ proposition. Prior professional experience in a school environment is not essential.

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 to arrange an informal and confidential discussion about the role:

Lucy Mediratta: LucyMediratta@rsacademics.com

The closing date for applications is 10.00am on Tuesday 11^th April 2023

RSAcademics is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.

Ardingly College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children 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 this post are detailed in the candidate information brochure.