School Marketing And Communications Officer (Must Hold Relevant Experi

Principal Education; Ealing; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Communications Officer to develop and deliver a dynamic communications strategy. The role includes managing online platforms, ensuring accurate communications, and building relationships with alumni and stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have strong IT skills, administrative experience, and a solid educational background. This full-time position offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the school community.

Qualifications

• Administrative experience related to publishing.
• Experience in editing, proofreading, and typography.
• Experience coordinating print and design projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a promotional and communications strategy for the school.
• Build strong relationships with alumni.
• Coordinate communications for school events.
• Ensure accuracy and timely delivery of school communications.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Sound general education with GCSE in Maths and English

A-levels or equivalent

Degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job Title: Communications Officer
Grade: 5 - Full Time (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday)

About the Role

Reporting to the Administration Manager, the Communications Officer will lead on developing and delivering a dynamic communications strategy that celebrates school achievements and strengthens our presence across a range of media. The role ensures high-quality internal and external communication, manages online platforms, and builds lasting relationships with alumni and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a promotional and communications strategy for the school
• Build strong relationships with alumni through regular communication and database management
• Coordinate communications for a wide range of school events including Open Evenings, Awards Events, Concerts, and school productions
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery of all school communications
• Oversee and maintain up-to-date content on the school website and intranet
• Manage and archive school materials in line with the school archive plan
• Liaise with external printers and photographers to support the design and production of school publications
• Ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act and GDPR
• Carry out other relevant duties as required

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Sound general education with GCSE grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English
• A-levels or equivalent
• Administrative experience related to publishing
• Experience in editing, proofreading, and typography
• Experience coordinating print and design projects

Desirable

• Degree or equivalent qualification
• Experience in a school environment
• Background in journalism, public relations, or similar fields

Skills & Attributes

• Strong IT skills and accuracy in data input
• Ability to update content quickly and effectively
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Understanding of and adherence to GDPR and data protection principles
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work to deadlines with a positive and flexible attitude
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Commitment to equal opportunities
• Willingness to undertake relevant IT training

If you are enthusiastic, proactive, and ready to make a meaningful contribution to the life of our school, we would love to hear from you