Communication and Events Coordinator

Breaside Preparatory School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious preparatory school in Greater London seeks a Comms and Events Co‑ordinator to shape its representation across various platforms. This diverse role involves managing events to showcase the school, owning communications, and working closely with the administration team. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, creativity, and the ability to handle multiple tasks effectively. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension enrollment, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Free lunch during term-time

25 days holiday allowance

School fee discount

Exclusive third-party discounts

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in communications and event coordination.
• Strong IT skills, experience with design or communication tools.
• Ability to manage events and deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate events that showcase the school community.
• Manage communications, newsletters, and social media content.
• Support the wider administration team as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Creativity

Event management

IT skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Description

As a Comms and Events Co‑Ordinator, you will play a key role in shaping how our school is represented across all platforms. You'll manage and coordinate events that showcase our vibrant community, from Open Days to annual celebrations, ensuring every detail reflects our brand values. You will also take ownership of communications, including newsletters, website updates, and social media content, while supporting the wider administration team when needed. This is a varied role where creativity meets organisation, offering you the chance to make a real impact on how families experience our school.

You are an excellent communicator with a flair for creativity and an eye for detail. You thrive in a fast‑paced environment, balancing multiple priorities with confidence and professionalism. You enjoy working collaboratively but can also take initiative and work independently. Strong IT skills and experience with design or communication tools are a plus, as is the ability to manage events and deadlines effectively. If you have a positive attitude, a sense of humour, and a passion for delivering exceptional experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

About the School – Breaside Preparatory School

Located in Bromley, Kent, Breaside Preparatory School provides a rich learning environment for your son or daughter. Our curriculum will prepare your children for the senior schools of choice through a balanced and broadly based education, from their first days in Kindergarten through to the age of 11.

We believe in getting the basics right and teaching the core subjects with a mixture of traditional teaching styles with the more modern approaches to learning. Coupled together with a strong work ethic and an enriching learning environment, we are confident that we help each child to develop towards their full potential.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Communication and Events Coordinator to join our fantastic team.

About Cognita

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 21 countries, in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East, serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, "Thrive in a rapidly evolving world".

Benefits

• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
• Enrolment in our company's pension scheme
• Free lunch provided during term-time
• 25 days holiday allowance prorated (plus bank holidays)
• School fee discount
• Exclusive third party discounts
• Ongoing professional development