Communications & Events Assistant

Cognita Schools; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Greater London is seeking a Communications & Events Assistant to enhance school community connections through effective communication and well-organized events. Responsibilities include producing newsletters, managing communication platforms, and supporting admissions events such as Open Days. Candidates should be highly organized, have strong written communication skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Experience in communications or event coordination is essential. This is a full-time role with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary depending on qualifications

Enrollment in company pension scheme

Holiday allowance

School fee discount

Exclusive third-party discounts

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in communications or marketing support.
• Strong IT skills for managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to create engaging content for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Produce weekly newsletters and maintain communication platforms.
• Support admissions-led events, ensuring a welcoming experience.
• Collaborate with marketing teams and school leadership.

Skills

Highly organized

Excellent written communication

Event coordination

CMS platform familiarity

Design tools

Job description

About the Schools - Cognita and Alleyn’s Schools Group Partnership

Cognita has partnered with the Alleyn’s Schools Group to establish two leading independent day schools in north London. This pioneering collaboration brings together Cognita—one of the world’s most influential education groups, educating over 100,000 students across 21 countries—and Alleyn’s, south London’s finest co‑educational day school and Co‑educational School of the Year 2025. As part of the partnership, North Bridge House Regent’s Park Prep and North Bridge House Hampstead are becoming Alleyn’s schools. Alleyn’s Regent’s Park successfully transitioned this September, welcoming pupils aged 4–11. Alleyn’s Hampstead will follow in September 2026, offering an exceptional education for pupils aged 2–18 and bringing Alleyn’s distinctive ethos of academic excellence, creativity, and care to north London.

About the Role

As a Communications & Events Assistant, you will play a key role in connecting our school communities through engaging communications and well‑organised events. You’ll produce weekly newsletters, maintain our communication platforms, and ensure all materials reflect our brand standards. Your work will support admissions‑led events such as Open Days, coffee mornings, and information evenings, creating a welcoming experience for families. This is a full‑time, varied role where you’ll collaborate with marketing teams, leadership, and teaching staff, while working across two vibrant school sites in Regent’s Park and Hampstead.

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Who We Are Looking For

You are highly organised, proactive, and confident in managing multiple priorities. With excellent written communication skills and a keen eye for detail, you can craft clear, engaging content for parents and stakeholders. You enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment, coordinating people and information, and supporting events with professionalism and warmth. Experience in communications, marketing support, or event coordination is essential, and familiarity with CMS platforms or design tools is a plus. If you thrive on collaboration, have strong IT skills, and can adapt calmly during busy periods, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits at Cognita

• Competitive salary depending on qualifications and experience
• Enrolment in the company pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• School fee discount
• Exclusive third‑party discounts
• Ongoing professional development

How to Apply

Complete the application before the closing date: Sunday 11th January 2026.

Cognita Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer‑recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on the school website. Details on the recruitment of ex‑offenders can be found within the Application Guidance.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and to treating all employees with dignity and respect, regardless of background.

Early applications are encouraged; we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date for the right candidate.