Director of Strategic Marketing

St Paul’s Girls’ School (SPGS) is an extraordinary school. Not only does it regularly achieve the best GCSE and A- Level results in the country, but it has a truly distinctive ethos, focused on nurturing creativity, curiosity, and a love of academic discovery. Located in west London, SPGS is one of the country’s leading independent secondary day schools educating some 800 girls aged 11 to 18.

The High Mistress is seeking to appoint a dynamic and forward-thinking Director of Strategic Marketing to further the school’s strategic objectives and effectively communicate its’ values and vision to internal and external audiences.

Reporting to the High Mistress, this is a newly created senior role, and the post holder will provide outstanding strategic direction and inspiring leadership. The Director of Strategic Marketing will play a pivotal role in helping to deliver ambitious development, bursary and partnership targets and will work closely with the Director of Partnerships and the Director of Development. S/he will also have oversight of the school’s admissions strategy.

The successful applicant will be a strategic and experienced marketing professional, with extensive stakeholder management and influencing skills gained inside or outside the education sector. Enthusiasm, creativity and a proactive approach are fundamental to this role.

An excellent and sector leading remuneration package is offered for the post reflecting the seniority and significance of the position.

For further information about the role and details of how to apply please visit www.rsacademics.com

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

Susannah Thompson, Search Consultant: susannahthompson@rsacademics.com

The closing date for applications is 10.00am on 28^th February 2023.

St Paul’s Girls’ School 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