Director of Communications & Operations

The Royal Alexandra and Albert School exists to give our children a distinctly different start in life, preparing them for the world with hope, optimism, compassion and empathy. We are a co-educational, non-selective state boarding school, for boys and girls aged 7 - 18. This is a boarding school with Flexi Boarding students attending from the local area and a lively community of around 400 Full Boarders, passionately involved in a wide range of after-school and weekend activities and trips. Our Ofsted inspection of March 2024 states "pupils are happy and well cared for at Royal Alexandra and Albert School. They benefit from positive relationships with staff across the school. Pupils feel safe, confident that if they report any concerns or worries they will be dealt with". We are looking for an exceptional Director of Communications & Operations who will plan and deliver the organisation's key day to day communications and operations, providing coordination and collaboration across various departments and teams to drive a culture of great service. This is a pivotal role and the successful candidate will oversee and coordinate key aspects of the operational running of the site, as well as ensure effective and regular communication with stakeholders. The successful candidate will:

• Possess strong organisation and IT skills
• Have a strong sense of empathy and supportive approach to dealing with students.
• Have confidence to work on own initiative with the ability to seek support and assistance where appropriate.
• Possess good interpersonal skills, demonstrating tact, sensitivity, integrity and good judgement.
• Show flexibility and adaptability to handle changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
The role is for 40 hours per week, throughout the year. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement. The Royal Alexandra and Albert School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post if successful, including an Enhanced DBS check. Staff must be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety regulations, security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns as appropriate. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. At The Royal Alexandra and Albert School we strive to be inclusive and value the positive impact of diversity and equality within our school. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, and particularly encourage those from ethnic minority groups who reflect the diversity, and varied cultural and ethnic backgrounds, of our student community / boarding community.


• Possess strong organisation and IT skills
• Have a strong sense of empathy and supportive approach to dealing with students.
• Have confidence to work on own initiative with the ability to seek support and assistance where appropriate.
• Possess good interpersonal skills, demonstrating tact, sensitivity, integrity and good judgement.
• Show flexibility and adaptability to handle changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
The role is for 40 hours per week, throughout the year. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement. The Royal Alexandra and Albert School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post if successful, including an Enhanced DBS check. Staff must be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety regulations, security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns as appropriate. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.