Marketing and Events Assistant

Girl's Schools Association; Scotland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An independent girls' school in Scotland is seeking a Marketing and Events Assistant for a part-time permanent role. Responsibilities include managing social media, drafting newsletters, assisting with event organization, and providing administrative support. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, sympathetic to the school's values, and able to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Pension scheme

School fee remission after one year

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills both oral and written.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Sympathy towards the values of an all-through independent girls' school.

Responsibilities

• Manage social media platforms and create engaging content.
• Draft newsletters and update website content.
• Assist in organising open days and school events.
• Supervise pupils attending the homework club.
• Provide administrative support as required.

Skills

Social media management

Copywriting

Graphic design

Event coordination

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Photoshop

Job description

We are currently seeking to fill the position of Marketing and Events Assistant.

Details

The Marketing and Events Assistant position is a term-time, part-time permanent role (3 days a week; 6 hours per day plus out-of-hours support as required).

At St Margaret’s, employees benefit from a close-knit school community as well as:

• The opportunity to join a pension scheme
• School fee remission after one year's service
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme offering free and confidential advice on work and personal issues

Responsibilities

1. Marketing & Communications

• Manage social media platforms - create, schedule, and monitor engaging content.
• Draft and distribute newsletters and regular communications to parents.
• Update website and CMS content; ensure brand consistency across all digital touchpoints.
• Copywriting, proofreading, and designing marketing materials (print & digital); liaise with designers and external agencies.

1. Content Creation & Design

• Create visual and written content: blog posts, news updates, podcasts, short videos, and prospectus features.
• Use design tools - Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Photoshop - to develop materials and campaigns.

1. Events & Admissions Support

• Assist in organising and running key events such as open days, alumnae functions, and ticketed school events like Carol Service and Speech Day using the school’s events platform.
• Support admissions marketing: information packs, mailings, enquiry follow-up, and event logistics.
• Coordinate with photographers, videographers, and suppliers to procure and manage event assets.
• Maintain noticeboards and displays to ensure information is current, visually engaging, and aligned with school branding.

1. Homework Club

• Supervise a small number of pupils attending the homework club.
• Oversee pupils signing in and out of the homework club.

1. Reception Cover

• Answer telephones and provide reception cover when needed.

1. Administrative Support

• Perform administrative tasks as required.

The ideal candidate will be sympathetic to the values of our all-through independent girls' school. They will be an enthusiastic and articulate communicator, both orally and in writing. They will have a can-do attitude and thrive in a fast-paced environment. A flexible team player, they will engage proactively with colleagues across the school and with external contacts.