Head of Communications and Marketing in Kowloon Bay - Hong Kong

Kowloon Bay - Hong Kong

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About The Role

Kellett School is seeking a Head of Communications and Marketing to lead a coherent and forward-looking communications function that strengthens trust, understanding and belonging across the Kellett community. This role will support the School’s reputation in Hong Kong and internationally and help ensure Kellett remains a compelling choice for prospective families and staff. Working closely with the Principal & CEO and colleagues across both campuses, the postholder will translate Kellett’s Mission, Values, Vision 2035 and educational priorities into clear, engaging and purposeful communication.

This is a strategic and hands-on role. The postholder will advise senior leaders, lead the communications team and personally contribute to important writing, editing, digital communication, media relations and reputation management.

About You

Kellett is seeking an individual with:

Substantial senior-level experience in communications, public relations, corporate
affairs, journalism, marketing or a related field, with a strong record of delivering
integrated communications across multiple audiences and channels.
Experience advising senior leaders on complex or sensitive matters, leading issues
and crisis communication, and supporting significant organisational change.
Excellent editorial judgement and a proven ability to produce clear, compelling and
accurate content.
Experience of brand stewardship, digital communication, media relations, audience
insight and evaluation.
Experience leading people, budgets, agencies and concurrent projects, with sound
understanding of data protection, confidentiality and safeguarding.
Understanding of schools, education or another values-led community organisation,
or the ability to develop this quickly.

Further details and the complete Job Description can be found here .

The Kellett School Candidate Brief can be found here .

Terms and Conditions

Location: Kowloon Bay Campus, Bay Hub Sixth Form Centre and Pok Fu Lam Campus

Please note: Only candidates holding the right to work in Hong Kong will be considered for this position. i.e. Hong Kong Permanent Residents, Dependent Visa Holders, IANG. We will not provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Applications close: October 9th, 2026

Applicants who have not been contacted by November 1st, 2026 can assume that on this occasion they have been unsuccessful and are thanked by the Association for their interest. Please note that offers of employment are subject to confirmation of visa status in Hong Kong and satisfactory references. Prospective employees will be required to apply for a Sexual Convictions Record Check (SCRC) through the Hong Kong Police Force.

About Us

Kellett is a through-train school from Reception to Year 13 with two preparatory campuses and one senior campus. Student roll currently is 1625; Senior Y7-Y11 590, Senior Y12-13 226; KLB Prep 324; PFL Prep 485.

Kellett offers a truly outstanding education, evidenced by a BSO Inspection, membership of CIS, COBIS, HMC and IAPS, as well as exceptional public examination results.

We are an equal opportunities employer and treat all job applicants and staff with equal respect free from unjustifiable discrimination.

Kellett School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices and all appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, review of social media presence and successful references.

In line with UK Government guidelines - Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, Kellett School will conduct online checks prior to interview for all candidates shortlisted.

Kellett School ensures equal treatment for all employees and applicants, prohibiting discrimination based on age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, religion, gender identity or marital status.

Kellett School encourages applications from qualified candidates of varied backgrounds, supporting a workplace that values diversity and inclusion.

Kellett School reserves the right to appoint at any stage of the recruitment process.

Personal data is being collected for human resources purposes, including assessing your suitability for the post for which you are applying. The data will be used by the School and the Board of Governors. If you wish to access any personal data held by the School, please contact the Executive Director of People and Culture. If your application is unsuccessful the personal data you supply will be retained for two years, at the end of which time it will be destroyed.

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