Wellington College
Managing Director, Wellington College International
Wellington College is one the UK’s – and indeed the world’s – great coeducational boarding and day schools. Set within 400 acres of stunning parkland in leafy Berkshire and less than an hour’s drive from London and Heathrow, the school was founded in
1853 as the living memorial to the Duke of Wellington, described by Queen Victoria as “the greatest man this country has ever produced”.
Reporting to the Master of Wellington College, the Managing Director, WCI is the most senior role within the Wellington College International Division, with full accountability for the growth strategy, commercial management, profit and loss accounts and ultimately the development and delivery of the franchise schools’ growth trajectory. The role holder will provide direct leadership to a small group of academic and seasoned professionals with the aim of further growing the Wellington College Education brand across the globe through the ongoing success and growth of our family of international schools.
Wellington College International (WCI) is the global master franchise holder for Wellington College Education in its international operations and is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Wellington College Charity. WCI is currently an affiliated global network of eight premium-quality co-educational schools across Asia, currently educating 6500 students, with a ninth school in Indonesia due to open in 2025. WCI supports and quality assures our overseas schools in China, India, Thailand and Indonesia, as well as developing new potential global partnerships and business opportunities.
The successful candidate will bring knowledge of the UK academic/educational world and best practices whilst also having strong commercial acumen and the presence to lead a franchised business and deliver new opportunities. They will have superb communication and stakeholder management skills, along with strong leadership experience, drive and dynamism. They will also have a demonstrable commitment to the core values of the College: kindness, integrity, respect, responsibility and courage.
Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to Wellington College on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference FBPZA. Alternatively telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by midday on Friday 20th September 2024.
Wellington College is a pioneering coeducational institution, driven by the need to prepare young people to serve and help shape the world of tomorrow.