Foundation Marketing Manager

Required from October 2026, an experienced marketeer, with excellent communication interpersonal, and organisational skills and an eye for design to join our hard-working, creative and successful Foundation Marketing, Admissions and Communications Team.Working across all three schools and nursery the successful candidate will manage the Foundations comprehensive programme of online and offline marketing activity, aimed at the recruitment and retention of pupils, including planned content creation for our digital platforms and social media channels, production of key admissions related publications, sector research and evaluation to aid marketing decision-making and support for recruitment events.Excitingly the successful candidate will play a key role in bringing to fruition a major project to deliver the Foundations new suite of websites for a spring 2027 launch.The post holder will support and work closely with the Foundation Director of Marketing, Admissions and Communications to ensure all activity underpins the Foundations Strategic Plan and that marketing strategies and objectives are consistent with the Schools vision and values and brand guidelines. They will also line manage the Foundation Marketing Assistant and work alongside the Foundation Press and PR Officer.This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), fixed term role to cover maternity leave and is expected to end in October 2027 or the return of the current post holder, whichever is sooner. Due to the nature of the role, there will be some weekend and evening working, this is scheduled on an annual basis to support open events and other marketing and admissions activities. This role would suit a marketeer with at least five years experience and a relevant qualification, what is key is a willingness to get to know our schools and their people and to have a genuine empathy with our ethos.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced marketing manager or someone looking for that next step up in their career to join a strong and growing Foundation that values its staff and offers a rewarding benefits package including discounted places for staff and a pension scheme.The salary for this role is between MB1 to MB5 of the Princethorpe Foundation support staff scale, from September 2026, £42,194.57 to £44,325.18 per annum full-time equivalent, depending on qualifications and relevant experience.Application: To apply for this vacancy applicants must complete the online application form, together with a CV and covering letter detailing personal qualities, experience and how you meet the person specification for the role.The closing date for applications is Monday 24 August 2026 at 9.00am, interviews will take place in person on Friday 28 August, at Princethorpe.The Foundation is committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.The Princethorpe Foundation. Registered office Princethorpe College, Rugby. CV23 9PX. Company registered in England & Wales and Limited by Guarantee Number 4177718. Registered Charity Number 1087124TPBN1_UKTJ