Head of Creative Content

Isbi; South Oxfordshire; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St Hugh's School is seeking a Head of Creative Content to bring energy and character to life through storytelling, photography, videography and digital communications. You will work closely with the Head of Marketing in a collaborative team to showcase the School’s achievements and engage pupils, families and alumni.

The role demands outstanding writing, editing and storytelling, with proven content creation experience across digital media or marketing.

Qualifications

• Outstanding writing, editing and storytelling skills.
• Proven experience in content creation, communications, digital media or marketing.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork, with calm, reliable presence.

Responsibilities

• Lead content creation to showcase the School’s energy, character and achievements.
• Develop content to support pupil recruitment, engagement with families and alumni, and the School’s reputation.
• Produce and edit storytelling content across photography, videography and digital channels.
• Collaborate with Marketing to align content with school branding and events.

Skills

Storytelling

Content strategy

Photography

Videography

Editing

Digital communications

Tools

CMS platforms

Job description

We are seeking an exceptional Head of Creative Content to bring the energy, character and achievements of our School community to life through outstanding storytelling, photography, videography and digital communications.

Head of Creative Content

Start date: January 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter

We are seeking an exceptional Head of Creative Content to bring the energy, character and achievements of our School community to life through outstanding storytelling, photography, videography and digital communications.

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, organised and highly skilled content professional to take a leading role in showcasing all that makes St Hugh's special. Working closely with the Head of Marketing as part of a larger collaborative team, you will create compelling content that supports pupil recruitment, strengthens engagement with current families and alumni, and enhances the School's reputation.

You will have outstanding writing, editing and storytelling skills with proven experience in content creation, communications, digital media or marketing. You will be a great team player, who is calm, resilient and reliable and keen to be involved in school life. Experience within an educational setting would be advantageous but is not essential.

The role is full time working Monday to Friday with some flexibility required for events that fall outside these hours. Full details of our staff benefits and recruitment procedures, including an application form, can be found on our School recruitment page at http://st-hughs.co.uk/Staff-Vacancies

St Hugh's is a highly regarded coeducational day and boarding school. We are situated on a beautiful green campus of 65 acres in the South Oxfordshire countryside, only 25 minutes from Central Oxford. Our Senior School opened in September 2026. It is a very exciting time to be joining St Hugh’s.

Right to work
If appointed, you will need to provide evidence that you have the right to work in the country where this role is based. The recruiting school will provide details of any checks required.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (including a check against the Children’s Barred List), and other pre-employment screening including a check on the Secretary of State list of prohibited staff.