Head of Admissions and Marketing

The Opportunity
Downe House Riyadh opened in September ‎2022 and is the first British private
all-girls ' school for ‎3-‎18 year olds to establish in the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia. The opening of a new school is always an incredibly exciting time.
Downe House Riyadh provides a world class curriculum in partnership with an
authentic girls-only private school from the UK. With over a century of
experience, Downe House is one of the UK's most celebrated all-girls' schools.
It consistently ranks amongst the country's top five schools of its kind.
This is an exceptional and rare opportunity for someone who has the qualities,
skills and experience to be the Head of Admissions and Marketing of Downe
House Riyadh in its founding year. The successful candidate will work closely
with the Head of School with the objective of delivering inspiring, successful
and creative management of Downe House Riyadh's admissions pathway, marketing
activities, communications and external relations.

The School
Located towards the north of Riyadh in the prominent neighbourhood of Aqeeq,
Downe House Riyadh will offer a British curriculum based on the tradition and
expertise of Downe House UK. The curriculum will be sensitively adapted for
the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ensuring girls will excel in Arabic language and
Islamic Studies, alongside other subjects. Downe House Riyadh has accepted
admissions from Pre-School to Year ‎11 (ages ‎3 to ‎15) for the ‎2022 - ‎2023
Academic Year.

The Person
The successful applicant will be a key public face of the School. This is an
exciting position suited to a dynamic and committed admissions, marketing,
public relations and/or communications professional who combines demonstrable
leadership skills with a proven sales, marketing, communications or school
admissions background, ideally encompassing an international aspect.
We hope this post will attract an experienced professional from the education
sector. Alternatively, the role might suit an exceptional individual with
wider educational or commercial experience gained outside the sector but who
has an instinctive feel for the school 's stakeholders and their needs,
bringing with them the relevant skills to undertake this complex and exciting
job.
An understanding of, and empathy with, the School's ethos is essential.

How to Apply
In order to apply, please click on the Apply Now button beneath the advert
text - here you will be able to download an application form.
After considering the details of the candidate information pack, job
description and person specification, complete all sections of the application
form including the supporting statement that sets out your interest in this
position, how you meet the requirements of the role and your ambitions for the
school.
Any submission without a completed Downe House Riyadh Application Form will
not be considered.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 5th January ‎2023.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified and interviews arranged accordingly.
Downe House Riyadh reserves the right to appoint before the closing date and
early application is therefore advised.
For more information or an informal conversation please contact
[email protected]

Safeguarding and Privacy
Downe House Riyadh is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and expects all staff to respect this commitment. The post is subject
to applicants providing a satisfactory Police Clearance Certificate from their
home country that is less than ‎3 months old.
By applying for this post, you agree to your data being held and processed by
Downe House Riyadh and its affiliates. If you are appointed to the post you
also agree to additional information, including sensitive data such as bank
details and medical information, being held by Downe House Riyadh and its
affiliates.

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