Marketing Officer

GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust); Bath; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Bath seeks a Marketing Officer to enhance its marketing and pupil recruitment strategies. The ideal candidate will be passionate about marketing, with skills in digital marketing and PR. Responsibilities include managing communications and supporting fundraising campaigns. The role offers competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and pay progression

Extensive professional development opportunities

Training grants for qualifications

Generous pension schemes

Free life assurance

Up to 50% fee discount for GDST schools

Interest-free loans for training

Cycle to Work scheme

Free lunches during term time

Competitive employment terms and conditions

Qualifications

• Experience in digital marketing, social media, and PR.
• Strong copywriting and proofreading skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement marketing and communications strategies.
• Manage alumnae communications and fundraising efforts.

Skills

Digital Marketing

Social Media

PR

Copywriting

Attention to Detail

Tools

Photography

Videography

Job description

Job Title: Marketing Officer

Employer: Royal High School Bath - GDST

Location: Bath, Somerset

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours of Work: 28 hours per week, all year round

Salary: £29,899-£39,000 (Pro Rata £23,254-£30,000)

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Application Deadline: 2nd June 2025, 11:59 PM

Job Purpose

We are seeking to appoint a Marketing Officer to implement the school's marketing, pupil recruitment, and communications strategies, supporting the achievement of the school’s strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will be confident, enthusiastic, and passionate about developing a career in marketing, with a focus on digital marketing, social media, PR, and communication. Design skills, photography, or videography experience are highly valued. Strong copywriting, proofreading, and attention to detail are essential.

The post holder will manage communication and events for the alumnae, supporting fundraising efforts in collaboration with the GDST Philanthropy and Alumnae team. Responsibilities include coordinating appeals, mailings, and supporting fundraising campaigns through PR, social media, and promotional activities, as well as producing collateral and reporting via newsletters and other channels.

About The School

Royal High Bath is an academically selective independent day (ages 3-18) and boarding (ages 11-18) school for approximately 550 girls. The school is located on the northern side of Bath, with good access to the A46 and M4. The senior site includes two boarding houses for 115 boarders aged 11-18, and the Sixth Form shares the site with the Senior School.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance
• Up to 50% fee discount for GDST schools
• Interest-free loans for training, computer purchases, and travel season tickets
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free lunches during term time
• Competitive employment terms and conditions

Safeguarding Statement

Royal High School Bath and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.