Marketing and Communciations Manager

CHARITY PEOPLE; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global educational charity is seeking a Lead Global Education Marketing professional for a hybrid role. This position requires experience in developing marketing strategies that impact international education. Responsibilities include managing campaigns, overseeing social media, and building partnerships with educational institutions. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills and a passion for improving educational experiences. The charity values diversity and offers competitive benefits and flexibility in work hours.

Benefits

25 days holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays

Pension scheme (5% employer contribution)

Access to medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in marketing and communications, including digital strategy.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a multi-channel marketing and communications plan.
• Create campaigns to attract and retain members.
• Oversee social media, SEO, PPC, and content planning.
• Maintain and evolve the organisation's brand.
• Manage marketing for flagship annual conference and webinars.
• Build strong partnerships with schools and affiliates.
• Line manage two marketing executives.
• Monitor performance and ensure GDPR compliance.

Skills

Project management

Digital marketing strategy

Excellent written and verbal communication

Job description

Lead Global Education Marketing – Hybrid Role, Marketing and Communications Manager (Maternity Cover)

Recruiting on behalf of our client

Salary: £55,000 per annum

Location: Hybrid (Central London Head Office & Home Working)

Contract: Full-time (Significant part-time considered)

Start Date: Monday 5th March 2026

Closing Date: 23rd December 2026

First Stage Interviews: 12th & 13th January 2026 (Online)

Second Stage Interviews: 20th & 21st January 2026 (In person)

Shape the Future of International Education

This is an opportunity to lead marketing and communications for a respected global organisation that supports British international schools worldwide. Connecting hundreds of schools across more than 80 countries, this organisation influences the educational experience of hundreds of thousands of students. If you're passionate about strategic campaigns, digital engagement, and telling stories that matter, this role offers impact on a truly international scale.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Global Reach: Work with schools and partners across continents.
• Positive Culture: A team where every employee feels valued and respected.
• Flexibility: Hybrid working and adaptable hours.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities to lead, innovate, and develop.
• Commitment to Wellbeing & Inclusion: Diversity, equity, and sustainability at the heart of everything.

What You'll Do

• Lead Marketing Strategy: Deliver a multi-channel marketing and communications plan.
• Drive Engagement: Create campaigns to attract and retain members.
• Digital Marketing: Oversee social media, SEO, PPC, and content planning.
• Brand Management: Maintain and evolve the organisation's brand.
• Event Promotion: Manage marketing for the flagship annual conference and webinars.
• Stakeholder Relations: Build strong partnerships with schools and affiliates.
• Team Leadership: Line manage two marketing executives.
• Data & Reporting: Monitor performance and ensure GDPR compliance.

What We're Looking For

Proven experience in marketing and communications, including digital strategy.

Strong project management and organisational skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication for diverse audiences.

Ability to lead campaigns and manage budgets effectively.

Benefits

• Salary: £55,000 per annum
• 25 days holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme (5% employer contribution)
• Access to medical insurance and Employee Assistance Programme
• Commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility

Interested?

Apply now and help this organisation continue its mission to support schools and students worldwide.

Charity People is a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.