Job Description
Hoe Bridge is a thriving independent school for girls and boys aged 2 to 16. As we enter the most exciting phase in the school’s history with the onset of our new senior school, we are looking to appoint an energetic, dynamic and forward-thinking Head of Marketing to join our team. Recognising the pressing need for an independent senior school in Woking, we have established ‘Hoe Bridge Senior School’. This ensures that children benefit from our outstanding education in preparation for GCSE and their choice of further education or career within easy reach of home.
With the exciting launch of our senior school, this is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic and inspirational leader who is committed to growth, to drive the school’s brand as ‘Woking’s Leading Independent Through School’ within and beyond the local community. Working collaboratively alongside a dedicated and energetic team, the role encompasses the management and leadership of all aspects of the school’s marketing. The position will lead a collaborative effort to develop and implement both short and long-term marketing strategies to ensure pupil attraction and recruitment for the school. The ability to write outstanding content, manage and analyse successful marketing campaigns, manage and develop social media and the use of various design software are essential. Outstanding written and verbal communication is a must! Applicants would benefit from having previous leadership experience in a marketing role and experience of developing and implementing strategies across an educational establishment. The role requires the post holder to be strategic and to possess the ability to work in a very fast paced environment.
All Hoe Bridge staff receive the following benefits in line with their employment status:
- Concession on school fees
- Free parking on site
- Free lunches and refreshments during term time
- Free wrap around care for staff children whilst their parents are on duty and working at school
- Termly celebration events
- Opportunity for paid work at our Holiday Camps with concession on camp fees
The closing date for applications is 9.00 am on Friday 5 January 2024. Following a meeting of the Selection Committee, successful candidates will then be invited for interview shortly afterwards.
All applications must be made online via the school website. All applications will receive a response confirming receipt and applicants selected for interview will be informed within a few days of the closing date.
For all applications, references will be sort before candidates are invited for interview and as part of our shortlisting process, all applicants, regardless of the role being applied for, will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. You are encouraged to read the following policies for further details before completing your application both of which are available on our website.
The School is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. To enable us to make any reasonable adjustments, please let us know at the application stage if you have any special requirements. The offer of appointment at Hoe Bridge School is conditional upon the provision of a self-declaration of physical and mental fitness to discharge the responsibilities of the post.
Applications will be considered as they are received and the School reserves the right to appoint at any time during the application process.
Hoe Bridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any person offered a position will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Hoe Bridge School
Head of Marketing
Company Details
- Hoe Bridge School, Old Woking Road, Woking, UK
- Salary: The salary will be competitive and commensurate with the importance of this appointment and will reflect qualifications and experience.