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Director of Marketing and Admissions required for Summer 2026
Overview of Role
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced, creative and confident professional to make a meaningful contribution to our school.
Harrogate Ladies’ College is in a momentous phase of its history. In September, we will begin the transition to becoming fully co-educational and will change our name to Duchy College. We are, therefore, looking for an individual who is equally comfortable developing strategy and delivering it effectively.
The successful candidate will report directly to the Principal, be part of the Executive Team and will manage a team of professional, experienced individuals across our combined team of marketing, admissions and alumni. They will be responsible for developing a multi-channel marketing strategy that not only drives admissions across the whole school, but also builds our profile and advocacy among parents, alumni and stakeholders. It is a pivotal leadership role which is key in helping to shape this exciting new phase and future for the School.
The School is looking for a dynamic leader who will inspire and provide strategic direction for the team of marketing and admissions professionals and the Alumni Officer. Excellent communication skills will be essential to navigate, influence and collaborate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
The role has strategic oversight so the successful candidate will be an effective and experienced strategic marketer. They will have a professional skillset and demonstrable track record in strategic marketing, communications and customer relations gained, preferably, from within or outside the education sector. They will have an innate understanding of the independent education sector and the relational and creative skills to thrive in this exciting role.
For further details of the duties and responsibilities associated with the role, please refer to the attached candidate pack.
All applications will be reviewed and acknowledged upon receipt.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please complete the following application and return it together with any additional supporting information to recruitment@hlc.org.uk.
You can also post your application to :
Liz Pugh, HR Manager
Harrogate Ladies’ College
Clarence Drive
Harrogate
HG1 2QG
Closing date: 5pm on Monday 4th May 2026
Interview date: Longlisted candidates will be interviewed on Monday 11th May 2026
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on Tuesday 12th May 2026
Staff Privacy notice
Harrogate Ladies’ College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will not be allowed to start in school until all pre-employment checks have been completed satisfactorily. The successful applicant must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. The school is an educational charity and equal opportunities employer.