Senior Business Assistant – Marketing & Publicity

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Business Assistant – Marketing & Publicity. The role involves leading marketing efforts, developing communication strategies, and engaging with the community. Ideal candidates should have proven experience in marketing and possess excellent organizational skills. Flexible working options are available, allowing for either 16 or 30 hours per week. This is an exciting opportunity to enhance the school's profile and connect with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in marketing, communications, or public relations.
• Strong business administration experience.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver effective marketing and communication strategies.
• Engage with stakeholders to enhance the school’s profile.
• Direct communication with pupils and parents.

Skills

Experience in marketing

Excellent organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Advanced IT proficiency

Customer care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Social media

Job description

Closing date: 04 January 2026

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced individual to the position of Senior Business Assistant – Marketing & Publicity.

Are you creative, organised, and passionate about storytelling? This is an exciting opportunity to lead our marketing and publicity efforts and showcase the amazing things happening at Tibshelf Community School!

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and delivering effective marketing and communication strategies, ensuring our school’s achievements and values are promoted across multiple platforms. You will join a professional, diligent, and efficient team, providing business support across a range of service areas.

We are looking for someone with proven experience in marketing, communications, or public relations, combined with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. You should have strong business administration experience, advanced IT proficiency (including Microsoft Office and social media), and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Key strengths include prioritising tasks, meeting deadlines, driving improvement, engaging with stakeholders, and using creativity to enhance our school’s profile.

The role involves direct communication with pupils, parents, staff, and other internal and external stakeholders. The post holder must demonstrate excellent customer care and adopt a flexible, positive approach to all aspects of the work.

Flexible Working Options: Choose 16 hours a week (4hrs a day for 4 days) or 30 hours per week, mutually agreed across the week to suit the needs of the school and your schedule.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the school in advance of applying, for an informal chat and tour of the school please contact Mrs Tracey Johnston-Shaw, recruitment@[e-mail]

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 12 January 2025