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Head of Marketing

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Few opportunities in marketing allow you to combine creative leadership with the chance to influence the reputation of one of the UK’s eminent independent schools. At Uppingham, we are seeking an accomplished Head of Marketing to guide the strategic direction of our communications and strengthen the way we share our story with families, staff, alumni and the wider community.

In this role, you will sit at the heart of our future success, leading a talented team to deliver campaigns, publications, digital content and events of the highest professional standard. Working closely with our Chief Communications Officer and senior leadership team, you will ensure our profile remains distinctive, compelling and aligned to our strategic priorities. Your remit will be broad and influential: from brand management and communications to community engagement and admissions, every aspect of your work will help sustain Uppingham’s reputation for excellence.

About you

We are looking for a senior marketing professional with proven leadership experience, exceptional creative judgement and a strong track record of brand development. You will bring confidence in managing multi-channel campaigns, the ability to analyse insight and translate it into effective strategy, and the personal credibility to engage with stakeholders at every level. Just as important will be your resilience, diplomacy and collaborative spirit, which will enable you to inspire colleagues, motivate your team and thrive in a fast-paced, values-driven environment.

Why join Uppingham School

Joining Uppingham means becoming part of a vibrant and cohesive community, working in a beautiful environment with outstanding facilities, and applying your expertise to a role with real purpose, where your impact will be felt across generations of pupils and families. Alongside this, you will enjoy a generous package of benefits that includes:

• 50% Contribution towards premiums for the school’s private health scheme
• Discount on School fees
• Discount at a local nursery in Uppingham
• 25% Discount on holiday club fees for children of Uppingham staff
• Westfield healthcare
• Westfield Rewards which gives discounts at various retailers, gyms, cinemas, and restaurants
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• In house Occupational Health Service
• Membership to dual-use Sports Centre (with a £25 annual joining fee)
• Free staff lunches during term-time
• Free annual Flu vaccinations
• Complimentary staff ticket for select School performances
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer
• Recognised as a “Mindful” employer
• Recognised as “Investors in Diversity”

For further details about this unique opportunity and to apply, please click the apply button.

Interviews will take place: Thursday 6 November 2025

Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KSCiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.