At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead communications and PR strategies to enhance Cranleigh's brand and engagement.
- Company: Cranleigh School, a vibrant independent school in the stunning Surrey Hills.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team committed to safeguarding and promoting diversity.
- Why this job: Shape the narrative of a growing school with a rich heritage and ambitious future.
- Qualifications: Experience in PR or communications with strong editorial and strategic skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Cranleigh School is a highly successful independent co-educational day and boarding school, educating around 1,050 pupils across its senior and prep schools.
Set in the beautiful surroundings of the Surrey Hills, Cranleigh combines a strong sense of heritage with a progressive and ambitious outlook.
The School is energised, buoyant and growing – in the UK, with a new Sixth Form Centre and Pre-Prep, and internationally, with plans to add to its existing portfolio of four schools.
Cranleigh has a strong identity, a distinctive culture and a compelling story to tell across both the Senior and the Prep Schools.
The Head of Communications and Engagement is a new role, created to strengthen Cranleigh’s communications capability at a time of ambition and growth.
Reporting to the Director of Strategic Marketing, the postholder will play a central role in shaping how Cranleigh is seen, heard and understood by its key audiences.
This is a broad strategic communications role, with a particular emphasis on brand voice, external profile, media relations, thought leadership and executive communications.
The role also has an important internal dimension, and the postholder will ensure effective communication with staff, parents, pupils and Governors.
The successful candidate will be a dynamic, confident and highly capable communications professional who can combine strategic judgement with strong editorial instinct.
They may come from a PR, corporate communications or media relations background, potentially gained in or alongside a media owner, PR agency or consultancy.
More important will be the ability to understand the sector quickly, appreciate the expectations of a school community and communicate with empathy, intelligence and care.
Cranleigh 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.
RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.
Locations
Head of Communications and PR in Cranleigh, Surrey employer: Cranleigh School
Cranleigh School is an exceptional employer, nestled in the picturesque Surrey Hills, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises professional growth and development. As an HR & Recruitment Coordinator, you will benefit from a competitive salary, a robust pension scheme, and opportunities for further training, including funding for the CIPD Level 3 certificate, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in education.
