Interim Global Brand and Communications Director

Wellington College is one of the world's leading co-educational boarding and day schools located in rural Berkshire set in a stunning 400-acre campus, home to a blend of breathtaking original architecture and modern state-of-the-art facilities to provide the best possible education environment for our pupils.

We have an exciting opportunity within our Marketing Department who are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Interim Global Brand and Communications Director.

About the role:

You will join on a full time, fixed term basis for one year (35 hours per week).

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the communications and marketing of the founding school, Wellington College (WC) in the UK, and building its reputation as one of the most prestigious and pioneering schools in the world. You will also lead the development of a cohesive and dynamic global brand strategy and presence for Wellington College Education (WCE), that will include, among other entities, supporting our partner (franchisee) schools across multiple countries in building and sustaining their regional/national marketing strategies.

Benefits:

Wellington College offers a wide range of benefits, in addition to a competitive salary we offer 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), free lunch whilst on duty, subsidised membership to the Health & Fitness Club, generous contribution to the personal pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, fee remission, free parking and access to a health cash plan.

Key responsibilities (Including but not limited to; see job description for full requirements):

Wellington College and Wellington College Prep:

• Support the development and delivery of a UK (and global) brand and communications strategy for the founding school; Wellington College and Wellington College Prep.

Wellington College Education:

• Lead the creation, development and delivery of a global brand and communications strategy for Wellington College Education.

Strategic Communications, PR, Media, Crisis Management and Though Leadership, Team Management:

• Develop and maintain beneficial relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including media contacts and build and protect WCE/WC's reputation in the media, social media and in public discourse, including crisis management.

Person Specification

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Vocational qualification in relevant discipline i.e. Marketing, PR, Communications or equivalent.
• Degree level educated.

So, if you are excited by the opportunity to lead and develop the College's local and global brand development and think you have what it takes to perform exceptionally in this role and would like to join our team, please apply now.

For further details, including how to apply, please visit our website.

We can only accept applications via our vacancy website application form.

Closing date: Sunday, 9 March 2025.

Interviews will take place week commencing 24 March 2025.

Wellington College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date or to close the vacancy prior to closing date if deemed appropriate. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds.

All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK and must be able to produce supporting documents.