Digital) Marketing Communications Assistant

Position: (Digital) Marketing Communications Assistant
Contract: Term-time plus 5 weeks in the holidays
Hours: 37.5 per week (occasional evenings/weekends for events)
Start Date: October 2025 (ASAP)
Duration: Permanent

About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and creative Marketing Communications Assistant to join our team. This is a varied position working closely with the Director of Communications & Marketing, covering all aspects of digital engagement, content creation, and communications support.

The successful candidate will play a key role in producing newsletters, managing social media, updating the website, supporting alumni communications, and assisting with event promotion. This is an excellent opportunity to gain wide-ranging experience within a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and send weekly newsletters via MailChimp.

• Produce engaging digital newsletters for different audiences.

• Maintain and update website content, including news stories, copy, and images.

• Plan, create, and schedule social media content across multiple platforms.

• Support alumni engagement through database management and digital communications.

• Write, edit, and proofread articles, newsletters, and press releases.

• Produce marketing materials such as flyers, adverts, and digital campaigns.

• Assist with the organisation and promotion of events including open days, concerts, and plays.

• Capture and edit photography to support digital and print communications.

• Ensure accurate and up-to-date representation in external directories and education guides.

Requirements

Essential

• Strong administrative and organisational skills with a high degree of IT literacy.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.

• Experience using MailChimp or similar platforms.

• Professional experience managing social media.

• Confidence in updating and maintaining website content.

• Copywriting, editing, and proofreading skills.

• Ability to work independently, with a proactive and creative mindset.

• Flexible, collaborative, and able to thrive in a busy environment.

Desirable

• Graphic design skills (InDesign, Photoshop, Canva).

• Photography and image editing experience.

• Knowledge of Google Analytics, Meta Ads, or similar tools.

• CRM or database management experience.

• Event organisation and brand management experience.

• Interest in education and working with young people.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary depending on skills and experience.

• Term-time contract plus 5 weeks (approximately 13 weeks off per year).

• Free meals during working hours in term-time.

• Pension, life assurance, and income protection schemes.

• Professional development and training opportunities.

• Free parking and access to staff social events.