Communications Marketing Manager

About the role

Permanent; Full time

Full time; 37.5 hours per week

Closing date: 12 October  2026 at 12 noon 

Haileybury is seeking to appoint a Communications Marketing Manager to lead the development and delivery of effective communications across the School.

Role

The Communications Marketing Manager is responsible for developing and delivering engaging communications and marketing activity that strengthens Haileybury’s reputation, reflects the School’s ethos and values, and supports pupil recruitment and community engagement.

The role has ownership of the School’s physical brand presence, printed and recruitment materials, public relations activity and communications supporting key recruitment events. Working closely with the Director of Marketing and Admissions, Digital Marketing Manager, Admissions, Events and Development teams, the postholder will ensure that communications are consistent, compelling and aligned with the School’s wider marketing objectives.

This is a permanent, full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. 

The Communications Marketing Manager will report to the Director of Marketing and Admissions. 

The successful candidate will have a relevant degree or equivalent professional experience, together with proven experience in marketing, communications, PR or a similar role. They will have strong copywriting, digital and project management skills, with the ability to create engaging content and deliver effective communications across multiple channels. Experience within the education sector would be advantageous. 

Please see the candidate brief for further information.

About Haileybury

Haileybury is a leading co-educational independent boarding and day school in Hertfordshire with around 900 pupils, aged 11 to 18. Founded in 1862, Haileybury is a school that values its history and traditions, but which is innovative and progressive.

Haileybury has an outstanding reputation in the UK and internationally, and is pleased to share an excellent outcome from its most recent Independent Schools Inspectorate visit in October 2025, highlighting a broad and balanced curriculum, enthusiastic teaching and an extensive range of sport, outdoor education, drama, and music. We are also thrilled that Haileybury has been awarded the prestigious title of Boarding School of the Year 2024 by Tes.

We are a dynamic, outward-looking and future-oriented school which aims to provide high academic achievement, outstanding pastoral care and a rich and varied co-curricular programme; we want our pupils to leave school as confident, rounded and ambitious individuals.

Haileybury is situated on a beautiful 500-acre estate in Hertfordshire. Accommodation may be provided, either on or near the school site. Other benefits include pension, private healthcare, and substantial fee remission.  Staff have the opportunity to utilise the School’s wonderful facilities including gyms, swimming pool, and our Health and Wellbeing centre. Staff are also provided with lunch, and other meals as needed, within our magnificent dining hall.

The School offers exciting career development opportunities, supported by a comprehensive professional development programme. 

How to apply

To apply for the above position please complete the attached application form in full, with reference to the enclosed candidate brief, and return it to [email protected] by Monday 12 October 2026 at 12 noon.

Please be aware that we cannot consider an application unless the application form has been filled in completely, including details of your full employment history. 

The School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date; candidates are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible. 

The School has a diverse pupil body and is committed to its strategy of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds to enrich our collective knowledge and experience.  Appointments will be made on merit. 

Please see full details of our Privacy Notice for Staff and Recruitment Policy.

Haileybury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Applicants for the above post must be willing to undergo child protection vetting, including reference checks with previous employers, prohibition checks and a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.