Marketing and Communications Officer

Bolton School; Bolton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolton School is seeking a Marketing Officer to join the Marketing Team and report to the Head of External Relations. The role requires a degree, exceptional digital marketing skills, and proven experience producing high-quality digital and print content.

You will manage social media, utilize Adobe Suite and Canva, and oversee CMS-based website updates. The team delivers all marketing and communications for the Bolton School Foundation.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level with outstanding digital marketing skills.
• Proven experience creating high-quality advertisements and content for digital and print media.
• Outstanding written communication skills.
• Experience using social media for marketing purposes.
• Proficient with digital communications tools and design software (Adobe Suite, Canva).
• Experience managing websites using a CMS.
• Excellent organisational and administrative abilities with keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality digital and print advertisements and content.
• Manage digital communications across multiple media channels.
• Oversee social media activities for marketing purposes.
• Maintain and update the Bolton School Foundation's websites via CMS.
• Collaborate within the Marketing Team to deliver on objectives.
• Support flexible hours including evenings during term-time as needed.

Skills

Digital marketing

Written communication

Social media management

Content creation

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Suite

Canva

CMS (Content Management System)

Job description

Required from October 2026

Reporting to the Head of External Relations, the successful candidate will join the School’s Marketing Team, which is responsible for the delivery of all marketing and communications activities within the Bolton School Foundation.

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level, with outstanding digital marketing skills and proven experience of producing high-quality advertisements and content for a variety of digital and print media. They will have outstanding written communication skills and proven experience of producing high-quality digital and print publications. They will be experienced in the effective use of social media for a range of marketing purposes, proficient in the use of digital communications tools and design packages (such as Adobe Suite and Canva); as well as being experienced in website management using CMS. The role requires someone with excellent organisational and administrative skills with good attention to detail, who will be able to work flexibly within a team and towards common objectives.

With some 2,500 pupils, Bolton School is a large, thriving, academically selective day school. It is situated a mile or so from the town centre in a stunning 32-acre campus and is within easy reach of some of the nation’s finest cities and countryside.

A large Foundation Services Department supports the School operations and within this there is a trading arm, Bolton School Services Limited (BSSL). This includes BSS Weddings and Events, BSS Leisure Services, Kidzone and Patterdale Hall, a superb Outdoor Pursuits Centre situated at the southern end of Lake Ullswater. Those who work within the organisation are able to combine the experience and pleasure of educating and being around young people with some of the challenges of a business environment.

An attractive salary and benefits package is available. The hours of work are 35 per week, between Monday and Friday, from 8.30am until 4.30pm with 1 hour unpaid lunch break per day, however these hours are flexible and will regularly involve working in the evenings during term-time, managed by using a time off in lieu system.

Closing date for applications is 8am on Monday 21 September 2026.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 24 September 2026.