Engagement Lead

Department: Admissions and Marketing

Reports to: Director of Marketing & Admissions

Location: Christ's Hospital, Horsham (with some travel required)

Hours: Full-time, all year round (some evening and weekend work)

The Engagement Lead plays a central role in planning and delivering an exceptional programme of events and activities designed to inspire prospective families and partners. The postholder ensures that each interaction — from first contact to attendance at open days, scholarship events, and international fairs — reflects the Christ's Hospital ethos and contributes to a positive admissions journey. This role directly supports the Director of Admissions & Marketing and involves hands-on coordination of the department's events programme, both in the UK and abroad. It requires a confident communicator with strong organisational and administrative skills, able to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and precision.

Key Responsibilities

Engagement & Events

• Manage the school's calendar of marketing and admissions events, including open mornings, taster days, scholarship assessments and other visitor experiences.
• Take direct responsibility for event administration, including booking venues, liaising with staff, organising logistics, and ensuring risk assessments are completed.
• Provide 'on the day' support to ensure all events run smoothly, representing the school with professionalism and warmth.
• Communicate promptly and effectively with event attendees, including invitations, confirmations and post-event follow-ups.
• Maintain and update event records, attendance data and feedback to inform improvement.
• Attend Saturday Open Mornings (approximately three per year).

International Engagement

• Represent Christ's Hospital at fairs, exhibitions and promotional events, involving international travel.
• Coordinate logistics and materials for international events in collaboration with the Director and International Admissions team.

Scholarship Programme

• Lead the organisation and administration of the Scholarship Programme across Full Fee Paying (FFP), Fee-Assisted Day (FAD), and Bursary applicants.
• Liaise with academic and pastoral staff to manage assessment logistics, communications, and outcomes.

General Duties

• Provide logistical support to the Director of Admissions and Marketing across departmental projects.
• Support the wider marketing and admissions team during peak recruitment periods.
• Undertake other duties reasonably requested by the line manager.

Person Specification

• Exceptional organisational and administrative skills, with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of scholarship and admissions processes.
• Strong communication skills and a professional, confident manner.
• Experience coordinating events from planning to delivery.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working both autonomously and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital tools.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Willingness to travel and represent the school at domestic and overseas events.
• Experience working in an independent school or education setting.
• Experience using CRM or event management software.
• Experience working with agents.
• Experience updating marketing content.

Key Relationships

• Director of Admissions and Marketing
• Marketing & Communications Team
• Admissions Team (UK, Bursary and International)
• Academic and pastoral staff
• Prospective families and agents
• External suppliers and event partners

Benefits include 31 days' holiday (includes all public holidays), a stakeholder pension scheme for eligible staff, free on-site parking, use of the Employee Assistance Programme and Aviva Digicare+ Scheme (including 24-hour online GP appointments), free lunch during term-time and discounted membership of the on-site Sports Centre.

Applications should be received by 9:00am on Monday 24th November 2025 although applications will be reviewed as they are received so early application is advisable, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate apply.

We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Christ's Hospital is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced disclosure application with the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service). More details on the disclosure process can be found on

Christ's Hospital is an Equal Opportunities employer.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £31,000.00-£34,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Gym membership
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person