School Communications & Experiences Lead

Southampton City Council; Southampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance

Secure Parking

Generous Leave

Job summary

The Marketing, Events and School Experiences Coordinator role at St Mark's is to shape how the school communicates, celebrates and connects with its community. The postholder will lead school communications, digital engagement, events, publications and educational visit coordination to ensure pupils, families and visitors experience the very best of St Mark's.

Working closely with SLT and operational teams, the role combines creativity, organisation and project management to deliver exceptional

Qualifications

• Experience delivering school communications and branding.
• Proven ability to manage events from planning to delivery.
• Strong content creation skills including photography/video.

Responsibilities

• Strategy: deliver communications and marketing plans, maintain branding.
• Social Media: manage platforms and online presence.
• Content Creation: produce engaging content, brochures, posters, print items.
• Planning: maintain communications calendar.
• Publications: produce newsletters and GDPR-compliant materials.
• Digital Presence: update website with statutory and promotional info.
• Analysis: monitor engagement metrics and suggest improvements.
• Campaigns: support pupil recruitment and admissions activities.
• Visual Storytelling: create displays to enhance visitor experience.
• Open Days & events: plan and deliver milestone community events.
• Logistics: manage event scheduling, venues and vendors.
• Publicity & guest invitations: coordinate timelines.
• Media Capture: oversee live photo/video during showcases.
• Evaluation: conduct post-event reviews and budget tracking.
• Commercial opportunities: promote lettings and community use spaces.
• Tour bookings: handle external hire inquiries and bookings.

Skills

Marketing & Communications

Social Media

Content Creation

Event Planning

Publicity & Branding

Job description

The Marketing, Events and School Experiences Coordinator role at St Mark's is to shape how the school communicates, celebrates and connects with its community. The postholder will lead school communications, digital engagement, events, publications and educational visit coordination to ensure pupils, families and visitors experience the very best of St Mark's.

Working closely with SLT and operational teams, the role combines creativity, organisation and project management to deliver exceptional