Parents' Arts Relationship Manager

Tonbridge is proud to have a vibrant family of alumni, parents and friends who value the School’s education and are committed to shaping a bright future for our pupils. The Tonbridge Society brings together the Old Tonbridgian Society, Parents’ Arts Society, Tonbridge School Foundation and Careers and Mentoring. This role sits within the Tonbridge Society team and provides support for both the Parents’ Arts Society and the wider programme of Tonbridge Society events and activities. The team’s goals are to engage parents, alumni and friends through events and shared activities that build connections, to enrich student life by offering careers support, mentoring and networking opportunities and to enhance educational experiences through fundraising that benefits current and future pupils. The Parents’ Arts Society was founded in 1992. It puts on a vibrant calendar of social and cultural activities each term, organised by a dedicated team of volunteer parents. All parents, whether current or past, are automatically enrolled as members with no membership fee. With over 30 to 40 events per term, from London guided tours and local walks, to theatre and museum trips, hands-on workshops, visits to art galleries, Royal palaces and stately homes, we hope they will find something that captivates their interest. Highlights include the biennial Summer Ball and the Tennant Lecture Series (featuring speakers such as Sir Tim Waterstone and Sir Anthony Seldon). At the heart of the Tonbridge Society is a simple goal: to bring people together, spark connections and build lasting friendships that extend far beyond their son’s time at Tonbridge. The Parents’ Arts Relationship Manager will be responsible for the the day-to-day management of the Parents’ Arts Society, in particular the areas of events organisation and communication. They will also be involved with organising other Tonbridge Society events as required. The successful candidate will be a strong communicator, with exce