Marketing And Social Media Assistant

Teacheroo; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A Scottish educational institution is looking for a Marketing and Social Media Coordinator to develop its digital media strategy and enhance stakeholder engagement through compelling digital campaigns. The ideal candidate should possess or be pursuing a CIM qualification and have generalist marketing experience. Join a supportive environment where every individual's contribution is valued.

Benefits

Enhanced holiday allowance (38 days minimum)

Generous pension scheme

Enhanced sick pay, maternity and paternity pay

Family friendly policies

Professional development opportunities

Travel to work schemes

Employee Assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in generalist marketing.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Excellent relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the school’s digital media strategy.
• Create compelling digital campaigns and content.
• Promote school activities through social media.

Skills

Communication

Marketing knowledge

Digital media strategies

Education

CIM qualification

Job description

Overview

George Heriot’s is seeking a qualified, experienced and dynamic Marketing and Social Media Coordinator to join the team. Responsible to the Director of External Relations, the Marketing and Social Media Coordinator will develop, implement and maintain the school’s digital media strategy, including the creation of compelling digital campaigns and content to increase website traffic and stakeholder engagement. You will work across the school to maintain and make relationships with all departments and staff and be involved in the promotion of all activities across Heriot's via social media and other marketing platforms.

Main Responsibilities

Please see attached job description for full details.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be involved with a range of marketing projects and, as such, should possess or be working towards a CIM qualification alongside previous generalist marketing experience. You will be an ideas person and a great communicator, with the ability work autonomously whilst ensuring good relationships with all stakeholders.

Additional Information

Heriot’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and the successful candidates will be required to obtain membership of the PVG scheme.

Please note that parking is not available on our campus

George Heriot’s Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

George Heriot’s School is governed by George Heriot’s Trust, Scottish Charity number SC#removed#

Package Description

When you join the team at Heriot’s, you become part of our community, where the contribution of every individual is important and valued. The Heriot’s motto, to “distribute chearfullie”, is at the heart of school - distributing of kindness, of support and of generosity remains as live today as it was in 1628 when George Heriot founded the school.

Our most recent staff survey reported that 97% of employees at Heriot’s feel motivated and happy to work here and we aim to provide a friendly, welcoming, and supportive environment for all of our people. This aim is reflected in the package we offer which, for Support Staff, in addition to basic salary, includes:

• Enhanced holiday allowance (38 days minimum)
• Generous pension scheme (up to 11% employer contribution with 5% employee contribution)
• Enhanced sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
• Family friendly policies (Including Personal Emergency Leave Days)
• Annual review and opportunities for training and continued professional development
• Travel to work schemes
• School Fee Remission (non-contractual benefit)
• Employee Assistance programme, including 24/7 counselling helpline and high street, supermarket, and general retail discounts
• Opportunities for involvement in the wider school community

We aim to attract and retain a diverse group of talented people, who are committed to upholding the school’s ethos. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.