Summary

We are looking for an experienced marketer to lead our marketing as Development & Growth Manager. It is a hands-on, strategic role and you will set the vision and the localised marketing strategy for the school and its community, and then deliver it, working hand in hand with the Admissions Manager, Communication and Retention Lead, the Bursar and external agencies as needed.

Detail

Stover School is an independent, non-selective, co-educational day school for pupils aged 3 to 18, set in 64 acres of historic parkland on the edge of Dartmoor in South Devon. As we approach our centenary in 2032, we are growing, with planning approval for a new sports hall and community facilities and an ambitious target for pupil numbers.

We are looking for an experienced marketer to lead our marketing as Development & Growth Manager. Reporting to the Bursar and leading the Admissions Manager and the Communication & Retention Lead, you will set the vision and strategy for how Stover is seen, heard and found, and then deliver it.

You will:

1. Set and deliver the school’s marketing strategy, with responsibility for growing pupil numbers
2. Lead digital, social and content activity, including paid campaigns with agency partners
3. Drive enquiries and open day attendance, acting as the first point of contact for prospective families
4. Build referral, community and sponsorship relationships
5. Grow income from the estate through facility hire and events
6. Lead the Communication, Engagement & Admissions team and manage external suppliers

We are looking for someone with a proven track record in marketing and a real understanding of the potential of digital and social channels. Experience in a school setting is desirable, but relevant experience from other sectors is equally welcome.

Benefits include a contributory pension, generous holiday entitlement, fee remission for children, complimentary lunches and annual professional membership subscriptions.

For an informal conversation or to book a tour or request an application pack please contact Helen Symons, HR Lead on 01626 359909 or hsymons@stover.co.uk.

Documents

• Recruitment Application Process Explained 2026 PDF Document
• Stover Development and Growth Manager - Candidate Pack PDF Document
• Stover-Job-Application-Form DOCX Document