Director of Marketing and Development

Sidcot is a Quaker co-educational boarding and day school for pupils from three to eighteen that can trace its origins back to 1699. The School is located at the foot of the Mendip Hills in North Somerset some 18 miles from Bristol and 30 miles from Bath.

The School seeks an outstanding marketing professional to lead its brand development, marketing, admissions, fundraising and alumni functions. This is a new position and a senior appointment; the post-holder will report to the Headmaster and be a member of the School’s Senior Leadership Team.

The successful candidate will lead a well-resourced marketing and admissions team in the creation and implementation of ambitious and innovative brand development and marketing strategies. He/she will also be responsible for the School’s growing development, fundraising and alumni activities.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior marketing strategist either, with existing development and fundraising experience, or a desire to add fundraising to their suite of professional leadership skills. The importance of the post is recognised with a salary commensurate with experience.

Further information can be found on RSAcademics’ website at: www.rsacademics.com

Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics to arrange a confidential discussion with:

Pete Lockhart, Search Consultant: PeterLockhart@rsacademics.com

Alternatively, to arrange to speak with Debra Price, Head of Philanthropy at RSAcademics, please email: DebraPrice@rsacademics.com

The deadline for receipt of applications is Tuesday 6 July 2021 at 10:00am

Sidcot School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Sidcot School is an equal opportunities employer.