Head of Advancement – Marketing & Communications (m/f)

Our Mission

We ensure that everyone in our community becomes inspired, resilient and passionate about achieving what matters, anywhere in the world.

Our Key Drivers 

• Creating vivid learning experiences
• Generating more choice in what we learn
• Placing relationships at the heart of every day
• Redefining success
• Leading exceptionally

We are currently looking for a Head of Advancement: if our values resonate with you, take a closer look at our ad!

Brief description:

The Head of Advancement is a resource person for Community and internal ISL Community members. Subject to the overall responsibility of the Director of the School and member of the Management Team, the Head of Advancement is responsible for the strategic business development and implementation of all initiatives related to Admissions, Community and Alumni relations, Internal / External Communications and Marketing, Fundraising and other special events.

ISL is committed to safeguarding and prioritising the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Profile: (training, experience, skills and aptitudes necessary to do the job)

• Master’s degree or equivalent preferred;
• At least five to eight years’ experience in a similar type of position;
• Demonstrated skills in working with and motivating staff at all organisational levels;
• Proven experience in developing a vision for Advancement and Marketing as well as success with the strategic planning and implementation of this vision;
• Proven experience in data analysis and strategic use of data;
• Demonstrated practical experience in Advancement and Marketing, in the not-for-profit sector preferred;
• Knowledge of the not-for-profit sector in Luxembourg preferred;
• Outstanding communication skills, written and oral;
• Outstanding knowledge of written and spoken English (near-native level);
• Other languages (French, Luxembourgish and/or German) a plus;
• Able to effectively present to various audiences
• Practical experience in event management and fund-raising, preferably in a not-for-profit sector environment;
• Knowledge of international school environment and practices preferred;
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft office, Google drive, etc.);
• Experience working in a collaborative working environment;

Our hiring team is planning to schedule interviews as per the below time frame.

• Application deadline: 23 May
• Screening & Video Interviews: 19 - 30 May
• First Round of Interviews (in person): 30 May - 3 June (Professional references will be contacted at this stage)
• Second Round of Interviews (in person): 7 - 14 June