Communications & Marketing Coordinator

Communications & Marketing Coordinator - Maternity Cover

We have registered a fantastic opportunity for a Communications and Marketing Coordinator (maternity cover) to join a prestigious private school in Oxfordshire. The Communications and Marketing Coordinator will support the development and implementation of our client's marketing strategy, which aims to maximise the recruitment of high-calibre students, the retention of existing students and communicating effectively with all stakeholders.

This is a fixed term maternity cover role. 

Communications & Marketing Coordinator Responsibilities

This position will involve, but will not be limited to:

• Social media and Analysis: Creating content and designing visual assets for social media channels. Monitoring the impact and effectiveness of activities, using social media and web analytics.
• Website: Owning the day-to-day management of the newly launched website, keeping it up to date with fresh and engaging content; working with the web agency on development projects.
• Press: Writing effective press releases, editorials and entries to local and national media.
• Newsletters: Compiling and editing digital newsletters for the school community and prospective families.
• Video and photography: Working with the AV and Digital Media Coordinator to coordinate videography and photography.
• Publications: Coordinating the creation of our key publications, such as prospectuses, booklets and brochures, in collaboration with design agencies.
• Support: Working closely with colleagues in the Communications team and across the school, providing communications support and expertise; supporting the work of the Communications team.

Communications & Marketing Coordinator Rewards

The company boasts an inclusive and sociable culture with excellent benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance
• 20% reduction in hours during the school holidays with no impact on pay.
• Staff pension scheme
• Free parking on site
• Free lunches on site
• Cycle to work scheme
• Fully equipped gym and sports facilities available on site.

The Company

One of the leading independent schools in Oxfordshire, this client offers highly sought after opportunities. 

Communications & Marketing Coordinator Essentials

• An experienced communications or marketing professional within a similar role
• Excellent copywriting and verbal communications skills to produce material for a range of audiences and purposes.
• Strong Social media experience across all platforms is essential.
• Experience with Work Press, Mail Chimp and Canva is highly desirable.
• Highly motivated, with strong attention to detail and able to work well under pressure and enjoys a fast-paced environment.
• Creative and skilled across digital marketing platforms and content creation.
• The ideal candidate will be bright with an inquiring mind.
• A friendly and committed individual will fit will within this diverse and sociable team.
• Previous experience within education is highly desireable.

Location

Based in South Oxford, with onsite parking available and excellent transport links.

This is a fixed term maternity cover role and office-based role working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, however a  20% reduction in hours is offered across the independent school holidays.

Action

If you would like to find out more about this excellent opportunity, then please apply online today! We aim to respond to all applications within 48 hours.

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