[20660] - Communications and Marketing Officer – Full time, Start August 2022

We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a prestigious education facility in Surrey for a Communications and Marketing Officer. The Communications and Marketing Officer will lead the implementation of effective marketing, communications, customer relationship and engagement strategies for all of the  online and offline communication channels, brand and print materials, event management and content creation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the  marketing strategy including a multi-channel communications plan and parent engagement programmes to support the  strategic plan.
• Support the roll out of a brand identity toolkit across all brand touchpoints including brand collateral, print media, website and online channels, signage, uniform and livery.
• Administer the execution of the company’s social media activity across the yearly calendar, working in close collaboration with the Director Communications and Marketing.
• Ensure digital activities are constantly updated, are kept relevant and appropriate and are used effectively to maintain communication and drive engagement with stakeholders.
• Provide content, style management and design oversight for all company’s marketing materials.
• Update the website content regularly.
• Support the Events strategy and maintain and update the calendar of events. Work closely with the Marketing, Admissions and Communications team to plan creative and engaging experiences for prospective families and stakeholders, including open days, scholarship events, taster events and assessment days.
• Administer internal communications,  including development of an internal communications strategy and management of key internal channels.

Person Specification

• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work quickly and accurately with excellent attention to detail to meet deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders
• Good literacy skills to prepare correspondence and maintain records to a high standard
• Absolute discretion and the ability to main confidentiality at all times
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills at all levels
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
• Have a proactive approach to work; have integrity and the drive to do what is best for the students and the company’s

• A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS is essential

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification (candidates without a bachelor’s degree but with equivalent professional experience are encouraged to apply)
• Related experience in a marketing role
• Good IT skills with knowledge of relevant software applications including MS Outlook, Excel, Power Point, and data base skills
• Evidence of a continual willingness to develop own professional skills