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Full Title: Marketing & Communications Executive (Drama School and Student Recruitment)

Type of Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Salary: £34,858- £39,233 plus benefits

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic and creative Marketing and Communications Executive to play a pivotal role in attracting and recruiting the next generation of performers and theatre professionals. This is an exciting opportunity to lead on student recruitment marketing for a world-renowned drama school, delivering impactful campaigns that engage prospective students in the UK and internationally.

You will plan and execute insight-led, multi-channel marketing and communications campaigns across digital, print, press, and events. Working closely with Admissions, academic teams, and external partners, you will help position our courses competitively, enhance our public profile, and ensure a seamless and engaging recruitment journey for prospective students.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns 
• Strong copywriting and content creation skills 
• Ability to analyse data and translate insights into action 
• Experience managing events and stakeholder relationships 
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail 
• Confident communicator with the ability to work across teams 

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience in higher education or arts marketing 
• Knowledge of student recruitment cycles and audiences 
• Experience with CRM/email marketing platforms and paid media 
• Interest in drama, theatre, or the performing arts

Why Join Us

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of a leading drama school, working in a creative and collaborative environment. You’ll play a key role in shaping how we connect with future students and represent our institution on a global stage.

How to Apply

Please submit the following 4 documents via email to [email protected]

• A covering letter to tell us a little about yourself and why this position interests you. Tell us what experience, knowledge and skills you have that meet the person specification outlined in the job description, include any practical examples that you may have
• Your CV
• Completed Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form
• Completed Supplementary Form

Application Deadline

The closing date for all applications is midnight on Sunday 12 April 2026

Interviews will held in: April / May 2026

Equality, diversity and inclusion are essential values at LAMDA and we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the benefits that a diverse workforce can bring to the Academy. We welcome applications from the Global majority, those with disabilities and from other under -represented groups. We are happy to provide recruitment information in accessible formats and a provision to accept applications in alternative formats.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.

LAMDA is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and adults that use our services and expects all employees and contractors to share this commitment. All LAMDA posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including background checks and the disclosure of criminal records where applicable. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all of our activities and services.

We are currently recruiting Examiners based in the UK to examine our suite of Communication, Performance, Musical Theatre and Shakespeare Examinations.

You must hold a recognised teaching qualification or equivalent, and/or a Master’s Degree in a performance related subject.

You must also have a minimum of two years’ experience of teaching across the current LAMDA syllabi, in both Communication and Performance subject areas.

To apply for this role please complete the Application Form and Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form below, and return them to [email protected]

Please include an up-to-date CV with your submission.

LAMDA Examinations recruit Examiners up to three times per academic year (from August-July). If your application is successful, you will be invited for interview at LAMDA.

Following a successful interview, you will be invited to attend training days in London. Dates and times of this will be confirmed when you are invited to interview.