Director of Admissions and Development

We are looking for an inspiring and energetic professional to lead the admissions and development departments at Hereford Cathedral School. This is a key leadership role and, as such, we are looking for a candidate who will relish the challenge of an important strategic remit and a place on the Senior Leadership Team. You will oversee domestic pupil admissions into both the Junior and Senior Schools from first contact, to visits, examinations, assessments and the first day of school. As a rapidly growing school, you will work closely with the Director of Marketing and Communications to implement a continued growth strategy to attract, recruit and retain pupils at the school.

You will also be responsible for the School’s fundraising, development and stakeholder relationship management. You will build and maintain strong relationships with donors, including alumni, parents, and community members and are responsible for the development and implementation of a strategic fundraising plan aligned with the School’s mission, vision, and goals.

You will possess an understanding of the principles of customer acquisition and customer life cycle. You will need experience of working in admissions, in addition to experience of managing databases and of leading a complex, busy, service-driven environment. You will also exhibit excellent organisational, time management and written communication skills, and will be confident in the use of computer packages including Microsoft Office.

OUR OFFER

• Join a highly talented and supportive team and governing body
• Competitive salary  A beautiful place to work in the most idyllic settings
• A positive and innovative working environment surrounded by students, staff, parents and governors
• A collaborative and supportive attitude amongst staff which promotes a sense of teamwork and unity
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free lunch during term time
• NEST pension scheme (8.7% employer contribution, 6% employee contribution)
• Staff are sometimes offered non-contractual School Fees Remission at the absolute discretion of the Governors

The post holder will report to the Headmaster who would be happy to discuss the role informally with interested candidates.

Post title: Director of Admissions and Development

Contract: Permanent Hours/weeks: Full-time and year-round

Required from: December start

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications, plus benefits

Location: Hereford Cathedral School, Old Deanery, Cathedral Close, Hereford HR1 2NG

H O W T O A P P L Y

An application form and information pack may be downloaded from the school website:

www.herefordcs.com/job-vacancies

Completed applications should be accompanied by a covering letter and sent to Mrs Cath Knowles, Hereford Cathedral School, Old Deanery, The Cathedral Close, Hereford HR1 2NG or to recruitment@herefordcs.com

The closing date for applications is 10am on Wednesday 25 September 2024.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references and other safer recruitment checks. Further information on the School’s safeguarding can be found on the school website.

Hereford Cathedral School is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

The School retains the right to interview suitable applicants and appoint before the deadline.