Head - Marketing & Communications

About ISDM The Indian School of Development Management (ISDM) is a pioneering management school dedicated to strengthening leadership and management in social development work, producing the future CEOs and founders of impactful social purpose organisations. Since 2016, ISDM has worked across three strategic pillars: preparing talent, influencing practice, and building knowledge for Development Management. With the rapid growth of India's economy and the rapid growth of development capital in the country, there is a huge opportunity to make a difference to over a billion people over the next couple of decades. However, this burgeoning development capital will need high-quality leadership and management talent to translate this possibility into real impact - talent that understands the complex nature of society and the complexities of driving social change, that can design interventions within these complexities, and that has the knowledge and skills to build and lead development organisations and translate their work into deep, sustained impact at scale. Development Management needs to bring the head, heart, and hand together to engage with diverse communities, build on their agency, work with limited resources and divergent societal aspirations, and move towards a shared vision of a desirable society. India needs Development Management talent and capabilities across the Samaaj, Sarkaar, and Bazaar to translate this opportunity into reality on the ground, transforming the lives of over a billion people in the country, and eventually offering this discipline to countries across the Global South. ISDM invites individuals who share its vision to join in creating a dynamic, catalytic ecosystem and positioning India as a thought leader in Development Management, ultimately enabling sustainable social impact at scale. Know more at www.isdm.org.in. The Role We are looking for an experienced and strategic marketing leader to drive the institutions marketing, communications, and stakeholder engagement agenda. The role will be responsible for shaping and executing ISDM's integrated marketing strategy to strengthen brand visibility, thought leadership, stakeholder engagement, learner acquisition, partnerships, and institutional reputation. Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, the Marketing Lead will translate organizational priorities into compelling branding narratives, strategic campaigns, and high-impact engagement initiatives. The role requires a balance of strategic thinking, brand stewardship, team leadership, and execution excellence to position ISDM as a leading institution in the social impact and development sector. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Marketing & Brand Leadership Develop and drive ISDM's integrated marketing and communications strategy aligned with organizational goals, growth priorities, and brand positioning. Lead the development of audience and stakeholder engagement…