The Royal Hospital School is a leading independent co-educational boarding and day school for 11- 18 year olds, set in 200 acres of Suffolk countryside overlooking the ROYAL HOSPITAL SCHOOL River Stour. The Royal Hospital School has the following vacancy: DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly skilled communications professional who is able to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders and to build on strong foundations and the School's growing reputation. The Director will: Be a member of the Senior Leadership Team, supporting the Headmaster on all aspects of the strategic development and day-to-day management of the School Be responsible for initiating and delivering the School's external relations' strategy and providing personal leadership in key areas - including Marketing, Development, Public and Alumni Relations and Admissions Be responsible for line managing a number of direct reports Provide strategic counsel in the management and delivery on all aspects of both external and internal communications Work in close collaboration with the Director of Development and Registrar. This role will sit on the Senior Leadership Team, with responsibility for the overall management of activities within development, marketing and admissions. Closing date for applications: Monday 24 August at 12noon Interviews will be held on Monday 7 & Tuesday 8 September Please send a completed application form and covering letter (no more than one side of A4) to recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org together with an online portfolio or PDF of six examples of your work. Further details of this position can be downloaded by visiting www.royalhospitalschool.org/vacancies or by contacting the HR Manager on recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org or 01473 326200. For more information about the Royal Hospital School, please visit www.royalhospitalschool.org The Royal Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share our commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. The Royal Hospital School is a leading independent co-educational boarding and day school for 11- 18 year olds, set in 200 acres of Suffolk countryside overlooking the ROYAL HOSPITAL SCHOOL River Stour. The Royal Hospital School has the following vacancy: DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly skilled communications professional who is able to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders and to build on strong foundations and the School's growing reputation. The Director will: Be a member of the Senior Leadership Team, supporting the Headmaster on all aspects of the strategic development and day-to-day management of the School Be responsible for initiating and delivering the School's external relations' strategy and providing personal leadership in key areas - including Marketing, Development, Public and Alumni Relations and Admissions Be responsible for line managing a number of direct reports Provide strategic counsel in the management and delivery on all aspects of both external and internal communications Work in close collaboration with the Director of Development and Registrar. This role will sit on the Senior Leadership Team, with responsibility for the overall management of activities within development, marketing and admissions. Closing date for applications: Monday 24 August at 12noon Interviews will be held on Monday 7 & Tuesday 8 September Please send a completed application form and covering letter (no more than one side of A4) to recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org together with an online portfolio or PDF of six examples of your work. Further details of this position can be downloaded by visiting www.royalhospitalschool.org/vacancies or by contacting the HR Manager on recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org or 01473 326200. For more information about the Royal Hospital School, please visit www.royalhospitalschool.org The Royal Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share our commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.