Digital Content and Communications Officer

Queen Elizabeth's School; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Chipping Barnet seeks a dynamic individual to manage digital content and communications. This role involves enhancing the School's online presence through creative storytelling and strategic social media management. A strong portfolio in graphic design and exceptional communication skills are essential. Join a vibrant community committed to educational excellence and innovation.

Benefits

Generous training opportunities

Local government pension scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders effectively.
• Confident in using various content management and editing tools.
• Willingness to contribute ideas and support colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of digital content across multiple platforms.
• Manage the School's digital presence on social media and websites.
• Engage storytelling to enhance the School's reputation.

Skills

Creative content portfolio

Exceptional communication skills

Organisational and time-management skills

Graphic design and editing software

Proactive mindset

Job description

Overview

A new and exciting opportunity to lead on the creation and delivery of high-quality digital content and communications that promote the values, achievements, and community of Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet. This role will manage the School's digital presence across social media, websites, and email campaigns, ensuring consistent branding and engaging storytelling that enhances the School's reputation. The postholder will bring creative ideas, technical skill and a strong eye for detail across multiple platforms to further strengthen the School's brand and support its educational mission. We are looking for a dynamic, collaborative and self-motivated individual able to demonstrate:

Responsibilities

• An impressive portfolio of creative content, including some graphic design, photography and video production.
• Exceptional communication skills to engage with a variety of stakeholders.
• An ability to adapt tone and content to suit a variety of audiences and media, developing powerful stories and interesting angles on news.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Confidence in using editing, production, content management and graphic design software.
• A proactive and innovative mindset, willing to share ideas and support colleagues, thus making a wide contribution to the life of the School.

About the Role and Team

The postholder will work closely with the Head of External Relations and be based in a welcoming and professional Business Administration team. Described by the Good Schools Guide as one of the most inspiring learning environments they have ever come across, Queen Elizabeth's School offers a state school experience like no other. With over 450 years of heritage, it is today one of the highest-performing and most sought-after schools in the country. An academically selective secondary school for boys, its mission is to produce young men who are confident, able and responsible, ready to thrive in the modern world and unleash their boundless potential to make a positive impact on society. With a new strategic plan, ambitious estates strategy and pioneering partnership to take a Queen Elizabeth's education overseas, this is a hugely exciting and important time to be joining the Elizabethan community.

Terms and Conditions

The contractual terms will be agreed on appointment, but it is anticipated that our new colleague will work Monday to Friday, term-time only. The School offers supportive terms of employment, generous training opportunities, and membership of the local government pension scheme.

Important Information

The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 13 October 2025. We are an equal opportunities employer. Queen Elizabeth's is a dynamic school supported by a diverse and enthusiastic community of staff, pupils, parents and alumni. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and from those with disabilities. Queen Elizabeth's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.