As a high performing group of schools, Forest celebrates the unique talents of the individual, and it is imperative that as an organisation it remains a top choice for parents, has meaningful dialogue with all its stakeholders, and proactively engages within and across its wider community to navigate the period of uncertainty that the independent school sector is facing. The Director of Marketing and Admissions is a new, high-impact role suited to an experienced strategic leader who can operate in a fast paced, changing educational environment. The candidate should be someone who can motivate staff and who has the ability to balance the need for a forward-thinking strategic vision with the day-to-day operational running of these aspects.

As part of the newly formed Executive Team, the Director will be responsible for shaping and delivering a coherent Marketing and Admissions Strategy that drives pupil recruitment, enhances brand value, builds strong and lasting relationships with internal and external stakeholders and ensures a consistent and compelling approach is adopted towards communications across the Forest group of schools.

As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team together with the respective Heads of Schools, Bursar and Director of Innovation and Transformation, the role will report directly to the Warden/CEO.

Candidates should have good knowledge of and a genuine interest in the independent educational landscape and a keen understanding of the evolving factors influencing parental choice, a robust expertise of external and internal communications and in change management.

Why work at Forest?

There are many benefits of working at Forest school as staff are our single most important asset. Key benefits include:

• Generous CPD budget
• Comprehensive Professional Development Review system
• Opportunities to contribute to the wider community via our extensive Outreach Programme
• Free hot lunch (takeaway sandwich lunch also available) and refreshments throughout the day
• 20% Fee remission for children attending Forest School. For part-time staff the fee remission will be prorated in proportion of their working hours
• Subsidised membership to the Sylvestrian Leisure Centre
• Membership of the School's Group Life Assurance scheme and Personal Accident Scheme
• Contribution towards private medical insurance fees
• Membership of a pension scheme

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.forest.org.uk/about/vacancies/ or email recruitment@forest.org.uk.

Closing Date: 3 November 2025 at 08:00am

Interviews: Week commending 3 November 2025.

Start Date: Negotiable, all start dates will be considered.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so early applications are encouraged. Forest School reserves the right to make appointments at any stage.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Applicants are required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Forest may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their applications.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Forest is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.