School Engagement Executive

NFER; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

NFER is looking for a passionate Marketing Executive to connect classrooms to vital research. This part-time role involves creating engaging content, utilizing digital tools, and visiting schools to enhance the impact of educational insights. Join a mission-driven team to foster meaningful change in the education sector.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus 4 paid closure days

10% employer pension contributions

Enhanced maternity/parental leave

Paid compassionate leave

Qualifications

• Experience in marketing communications or a related role.
• Confidence using digital tools and social media.
• Experience working in or with schools is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Crafting content for digital channels to engage educators.
• Updating and improving the For Schools website.
• Tracking performance using analytics to refine strategies.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Creative flair

Confidence using digital tools

Strong time management

Collaborative approach

Tools

Canva

Google Analytics

CRM systems

Social media platforms

Job description

Connect Classrooms to Research: Join us as a Marketing Executive – School Engagement

Are you a creative marketer who wants to make a real difference in education? Join our friendly and mission-driven team at NFER, where you’ll help bridge the gap between research and classrooms. This is your chance to bring vital insights directly to schools – raising awareness of the NFER Classroom brand and increasing the reach and impact of our research findings within the education community.

Pay: £36,000 - £40,000 (FTE)

Contract: 18-month fixed-term contract

Hours: Part-time (21 hours)

Location: Remote within the UK, with occasional visits to our Slough office (approx. 6 times per year)

Annual Leave: 30 days plus 4 paid closure days FTE

Pension Contributions: 10% employer contributions

Family Support: Enhanced maternity/parental leave and paid compassionate leave

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our mission to connect schools with powerful, practical research. You’ll take a leading role in shaping how NFER communicates with educators, using your creativity and insight to bring our work to life across digital channels.

One day you might be crafting social media content that sparks conversation among teachers, the next, you’ll be writing an email newsletter that lands just right with a headteacher seeking evidence-based ideas. You’ll help turn research into engaging, accessible summaries, so schools can quickly grasp key insights and put them into action.

You’ll also update and improve our For Schools website pages, ensuring every word is useful and user-friendly. Behind the scenes, you’ll track performance using analytics, learning what works and what could work even better. And throughout it all, you’ll collaborate with researchers, designers, and communications experts to deliver thoughtful, impactful campaigns that schools actually want to read.

PERSON SPECIFCATION

Essential skills and experience:

• Experience in marketing communications or a related role

• Excellent writing skills and creative flair

• Confidence using digital tools such as social media platforms, Canva, Google Analytics and CRM systems

• Strong time management and the ability to work independently

• A collaborative approach and a clear focus on impact

• Experience working in or with schools is a bonus, but not essential.

If you meet only 70% of our essential skills, still apply; you may have skills we didn’t know we needed.

Other roles you may have experience of include: Marketing Executive, Marketing Officer, Marketing Assistant, Marketing Coordinator, Marketing Specialist, Brand Executive, Communications Executive, Digital Marketing Executive, Social Media Executive, Content Marketing Executive, Email Marketing Executive, SEO Executive

WHY NFER?

At NFER, we are recognised globally for providing trusted research, resources and insights that drive meaningful change. By joining us, you’ll contribute to a mission that prioritises impact over profit, working in an environment where collaboration, flexibility, and inclusion are valued.

What we offer:

• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

• Opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.

• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance from day 1.

• The chance to make a real difference in the education sector.

APPLICATION PROCESS

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply early. Shortlisting will commence from 23rd June 2025.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage, please don’t hesitate to contact us at [e-mail]. We’re here to support you and ensure a positive experience. For further details, please review the Job Information Pack.

If you’re ready to bring your skills and passion to a role that makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and start your journey with NFER.