Head of Marketing, Student Recruitment and Admissions

Management Leadership Range Scale Points 16 (£50,266) to 19 (£53,836) FTE

Minimum of 37 hours a week from May 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter

27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Richard Taunton Sixth Form College and St Vincent Sixth Form College are excited to share that an incredible opportunity has arisen to lead and develop the marketing, student recruitment and admissions services for our colleges.

Following a recent period of growth, this role will lead the development of student recruitment and marketing activities with the aim of supporting the continued growth in student numbers and enhancing the reputation of our colleges via effective marketing and promotional activities.

This role will lead a high quality, efficient and agile team to support our growth aspirations in line with the mission, vision and values of our trust. It will provide strategic and operational leadership of services and resources that facilitate growth and development of student enrolments, with a particular focus on celebrating the inclusive curriculum and learning environments we provide to our communities.

This role provides a wonderful opportunity to:

• Shape the leadership and development of the marketing, student recruitment and admissions services across trust colleges.

• Deliver quality marketing services, leading to high levels of application, increased enrolment conversion, enhanced internal progression and providing a seamless and efficient applicant journey..

• Lead the development of the marketing and student recruitment strategy, including implementing and monitoring development plans.

• Maximise opportunities for our colleges to promote and share our successes with our communities, stakeholders and partners.

• Develop innovative marketing and student recruitment activities that lead to student growth.

The role provides an excellent opportunity to build, shape and manage marketing, student recruitment and admissions services; to develop and deliver projects and execute a programme of campaigns and events which are essential to support the continued development of the trust.

We are looking for an innovative and experienced practitioner to join us who has already enjoyed success in a marketing environment. They will share our passion for serving a socially diverse learning community. Consideration will be given to a 0.80FTE contract for the right candidate if requested.

Interested parties may wish to contact Andy Grant, Executive Principal, via the LLT HR Department to discuss this position further. Candidates should apply online by clicking on ‘apply for this job’ and ensure that skills and experience required in the person specification are referenced in their personal statement.

The Lighthouse Learning Trust is committed to equality, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all staff. We are an equal opportunities employer that recruits on merit, and we welcome applications from all members of the community.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 26th March at midday

Date of interviews: Friday 4th April 2025