Marketing and Communications Manager

The Independent Schools Council; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Withington Girls’ School is seeking a proactive Marketing and Communications lead to develop and deliver a comprehensive strategy aligned with the school's priorities. The postholder will own the Marketing and Communications function, guiding campaigns, content, digital activity, media relations, brand management and reputation.

The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with salary £41,901 per annum (point 31 on the Withington Support Staff Pay Scale).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of a comprehensive Marketing and Communications Strategy.
• Own the Marketing and Communications function across campaigns, content, digital activity, media relations, brand management and reputation.

Job description

Working within the School's strategic priorities and in close collaboration with the Director of Admissions and Marketing, the postholder will lead the development and delivery of a comprehensive Marketing and Communications Strategy. The postholder will take ownership of the Marketing and Communications function, exercising professional judgement and appropriate delegated authority across campaigns, content, communications, digital activity, media relations, brand management and reputation.

This is a full-time, all-year-round role of 37.5 hours per week, the exact working pattern is to be agreed with your line manager. The salary for this role is £41,901 per annum, which is point 31 on the Withington Support Staff Pay Scale. The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly on occasion, including outside normal working hours, to support significant School events, admissions activity or other communications requirements. Please see the job pack for more information.

Closing Date: 8am, Monday 14th September 2026

Interview Date: w/c 21st September 2026

Withington Girls’ School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their application.

Withington Girls’ School is an equal opportunities employer. It is our policy to employ the best qualified personnel and we are committed to providing equal opportunity in recruitment and employment to all individuals who meet our criteria for the role advertised. We will consider candidates without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation and identity, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. This list is not exhaustive, and candidates will also be considered without discrimination based on socioeconomic, marital, parental or caregiving status, or any of the previously listed characteristics or statuses.

We value the diversity of our staff and do not tolerate any form of harassment, discrimination, or victimisation. We achieve this by creating and maintaining a work environment and culture where people from different backgrounds, and with varying lifestyles, interests, opinions, and responsibilities, treat each other with dignity and respect. Our working environment is such that our staff feel safe and are inspired and motivated to be their best.

Our School is dedicated to sustaining and promoting diversity with respect to recruitment, promotion, training, and general treatment during employment. We are actively seeking to extend the diversity of our staff.