Head of Marketing & Communications

Required: As soon as possible Reporting to: Director of Development & External Relations Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum Hours: Full Time Closing date: Thursday 25th June, 12:00 noon The Role The Head of Marketing and Communications will lead the strategic and operational delivery of all marketing, communications and brand activity at The King’s School, Gloucester, developing and executing strategies that align with the School’s overall strategic direction. The role is central to enhancing the School’s reputation, driving pupil recruitment and strengthening engagement with prospective families, current parents, alumni and the wider community. Combining strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, the postholder will oversee brand positioning, digital and print communications, content strategy and stakeholder messaging. Working closely with Admissions, Development and senior leaders, they will ensure a consistent, compelling and authentic voice across all internal and external communications. The School The King’s School is one of the dozen oldest schools in the country and has a proud heritage dating back to at least 1087, with a re-foundation in 1541. King’s is the Cathedral School in the city of Gloucester, whilst the surrounding county is home to many excellent grammar and state schools, as well as other independent schools. King’s is held in high regard amidst this competitive area; our academic, co-curricular and pastoral attainment is second to none. Local media brand SoGlos has awarded King’s the title of ‘Independent School of the Year’ or ‘Highly Commended’ in every one of the last six years – a feat unmatched by any other local independent school – most recently winning the title in May 2025. Despite the multiple national-scale challenges of recent years, King’s has seen its pupil roll growing steadily and parental satisfaction scoring very highly indeed. With careful investment in the campus and facilities, as well as a continuous focus on improving