Head of Marketing

Benenden is one of the UK's leading boarding and day schools, educating around 550 girls aged 11-18. The school's location, in 250 acres of attractive parkland in Kent, offers the opportunity to experience beautiful countryside whilst being only an hour from London by train.

Benenden has been shaping the future of successful, visionary women for over 100 years. This is an exciting moment to join: not only is Benenden continuing to strengthen its position at the forefront of single-sex girls' education; in recent months, it has expanded its family of schools by bringing Orwell Park School into the Benenden group.

Benenden is now seeking to appoint a Head of Marketing to lead a team of four professionals to deliver growth across the strategic areas of marketing and student recruitment. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced marketeer to lead a step change in the marketing of this prestigious girls' school.

Reporting into the Director of External Relations and working closely with the Head of Admissions, this is a high-profile new role that will focus on delivering the School's ambitious marketing objectives.

The successful candidate will be a highly effective practitioner with an impressive skillset and demonstrable track record in marketing and multi-channel brand development gained from within or outside the education sector. A strong strategic thinker with a good understanding of the independent schools market, the new Head of Marketing will be responsible for ensuring a consistent brand message to align with Benenden's premium reputation.

They will lead on market insights and audience segmentation work to underpin digital campaigns that will raise awareness of Benenden and deepen the understanding of its unique offer. They should be an inspiring leader who can shape and develop a highly focused, creative and dynamic Marketing team.

An attractive remuneration package is offered, reflecting the significance and seniority of the position. The eventual salary will depend on skills and experience; however, it is anticipated that it will be in the region of £65,000 - £70,000 per annum.

Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics to arrange an informal and confidential discussion about the role:

Susannah Thompson:

Further information about the role and details of how to apply can be found at:

Closing date: 10.00am (UK time) on Wednesday 22 April 2026

Benenden School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

The safeguarding responsibilities of this post are detailed in the candidate information brochure.

RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.