Head of Creative Content

ISC group; South Oxfordshire; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St Hugh's School in Oxfordshire is seeking a Head of Creative Content to lead storytelling across print, digital and social channels. You will craft engaging narratives, produce high-quality photography and video, and shape content that supports pupil recruitment and community engagement.

You will work closely with the Head of Marketing and a collaborative team, ensuring consistency, accuracy and impact. Experience in education is advantageous, and a calm, reliable approach is essential in a

Qualifications

• Proven ability to craft engaging stories across multiple platforms.
• Strong editing and proofreading skills.
• Experience with photography and videography for school audiences.
• Knowledge of digital marketing and content strategy.
• Ability to work with stakeholders and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling content to recruit pupils and engage families.
• Support alumni relations and strengthen school reputation.
• Collaborate with Marketing to plan and execute campaigns.
• Lead or contribute to photography and video projects.

Skills

Storytelling

Editing

Photography

Videography

Content strategy

Team collaboration

Job description

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.

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.

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.