Job Description

Buckswood School

East Sussex



Expiring soon

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

01 September 2025

Apply by:

31 July 2025

Job overview

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Buckswood school motto is 'Ad Vitam Paramus' or 'we prepare for life', and our magical campus set on 40 acres of country estate, vineyard, stables and activity centre provide the perfect setting for passionate subject specialists to ignite the imaginations of our students. Join a school that likes to think outside of the box and inspire children to do the same.

We are seeking an energetic, persuasive, and highly motivated UK Sales & Marketing Officer to grow Buckswood's presence and student numbers within the UK market. This role is ideal for someone who is hungry to make the sale, thrives on meeting targets, and has the confidence to drive new opportunities from first contact to conversion.

You'll be the face of the school to the UK market -- inspiring families, securing enrolments, and building a powerful public profile for Buckswood.

Key Responsibilities:

Represent Buckswood at key education events, local networking opportunities, and school fairs. Develop and maintain strong relationships with feeder schools, community organisations, and prospective families. Act as the school's UK PR lead: generating positive media coverage, writing press releases, and managing relationships with local media. Organise and lead school events such as tours (UK and international), open days, community visits, and partnership projects. Maintain a pipeline of UK sales enquiries and support prospective families through the journey to application, working alongside the wider Admissions team. Champion the school's values and ethos in all external communications and engagements.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Strong background in UK sales, PR, business development, or marketing. Experience using social media to drive engagement Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. A personable, professional demeanor and the ability to represent the school confidently to a wide range of audiences. A results-driven mindset and a proactive, can-do attitude.
Familiarity with the independent school sector (preferred).

Why Join Buckswood?

Be part of a unique and forward-thinking school community with students from over 30 countries. Enjoy a varied role where no two days are the same. Work from a beautiful countryside campus with rich heritage and charm. Benefit from a supportive leadership team and opportunities for professional development. Help shape the future of a growing school with an exciting story to tell
Candidates are invited to submit their CVs to the school and if successful following an initial review will be provided with the full . Candidates would then be required to submit a full school application form before being shortlisted and invited to an interview.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Buckswood 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 Criminal Records Bureau now the Disclosure and Barring Service. You must also have the right to work in the UK with appropriate Visa if necessary.

If you have spent more than 3 months abroad in the last 5 years you will need to provide a Police check from the country in which you were in.

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About

Buckswood School

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Buckswood School

Broomham Hall, Guestling - near Hastings
East Sussex
TN35 4LT
United Kingdom

+44 1424 813813

At Buckswood teaching is a calling, a vocation and not just not a job.

Buckswood does not recognise the concept of the average pupil; there is no box-ticking template to be followed here, because every scholar will be treated differently, with an education tailored to his or her own aptitude. Buckswood's small class sizes, expert subject specialists and the uniquely inspiring environment, come together to produce an educational experience unlike any other. Buckswood instills a can-do spirit of adventure in its scholars who are willing to try something new, understanding that failure is not to be feared, knowing that new experiences make for richer people. A wealth of stimulating and thought-provoking activities and opportunities are complemented by traditional classroom studies. The Buckswood approach opens the mind and produces well-rounded and interesting individuals - Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow.

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