Communications Manager (6-month Maternity Cover)

Malvern College Hong Kong Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 240,000 - 360,000; Part time

Job summary

Malvern College Hong Kong Limited is seeking a Communications Manager on a 6-month maternity cover to support pupil recruitment and admissions while promoting the school’s ethos.

The role involves organising events to engage expatriate families, coordinating campus visits, managing partnerships with relocation firms and companies, and expanding the school’s social media and publications. Strong English communication and public speaking skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Communications, Marketing or equivalent, with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent communication skills in English both in written and verbal is a must.
• Must be comfortable with public speaking.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multi task and manage time effectively.
• Good IT and admin skills and accurately utilize large database.

Responsibilities

• Take the initiative to organise activities/ events to recruit and engage parents, especially expatriate families through various channels;
• Organise and conduct campus visits for prospective families including staff liaison and all matters relating to prospective parents and pupils’ tours, ensuring that they have a positive experience during their visit and maintaining high-quality customer care at all times and following through the entire on-boarding process;
• Develop and work seamlessly with relocations companies, multi-national companies and other working partners for their referrals, reach out to expatriate communities;
• Identify good sponsorship opportunities or establishing links with different clubs, Chamber of Commerce and other related organizations and work out the related collaborations;
• Execute and participate in admissions related events, such as various fairs, networking events, and communicate with families on the phone, via email, and in person;
• Share related information with prospective pupils and parents regarding the admission process and academic programmes with individual families as well as in public events;
• Attend key school functions, prepare, write and post any news copy and social media coverage of the event, expand and maintain Malvern schools’ social media presence on Facebook, Linked-In, and other programmes;
• Prepare presentations for different marketing events as needed and support the marketing efforts for the school;
• Work with senior management team of the schools to conceive, write and produce marketing materials;
• Manage all aspects of the school’s website and other publications;
• Follow the best practice of procedures and engage on-going development and training;
• Build positive relationships with members of staff including the Senior Leadership Team and Academic Team

Skills

Excellent English communication

Public speaking

Time management

IT & admin skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Communications/Marketing or equivalent

Job description

Communications Manager (6-month Maternity Cover)

We are seeking to appoint a professional and proactive individual to support the efficient and successful management of pupil’s recruitment and admissions along with promoting the ethos and philosophy of Malvern College Hong Kong.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Take the initiative to organise activities/ events to recruit and engage parents, especially expatriate families through various channels;

Organise and conduct campus visits for prospective families including staff liaison and all matters relating to prospective parents and pupils’ tours, ensuring that they have a positive experience during their visit and maintaining high-quality customer care at all times and following through the entire on-boarding process;

Develop and work seamlessly with relocations companies, multi-national companies and other working partners for their referrals, reach out to expatriate communities;

Identify good sponsorship opportunities or establishing links with different clubs, Chamber of Commerce and other related organizations and work out the related collaborations;

Execute and participate in admissions related events, such as various fairs, networking events, and communicate with families on the phone, via email, and in person;

Share related information with prospective pupils and parents regarding the admission process and academic programmes with individual families as well as in public events;

Attend key school functions, prepare, write and post any news copy and social media coverage of the event, expand and maintain Malvern schools’ social media presence on Facebook, Linked-In, and other programmes;

Prepare presentations for different marketing events as needed and support the marketing efforts for the school;

Work with senior management team of the schools to conceive, write and produce marketing materials;

Manage all aspects of the school’s website and other publications;

Follow the best practice of procedures and engage on-going development and training;

Build positive relationships with members of staff including the Senior Leadership Team and Academic Team

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor Degree in Communications, Marketing or equivalent, with at least 5 years of relevant experience;

An understanding of International school’s sector or working in a similar role would be an advantage;

Excellent communication skills in English both in written and verbal is a must;

Must be comfortable with public speaking;

Convey enthusiasm with sincerity and consistency and with track record of success in meeting targets, and are a highly motivated individual;

Articulate, presentable and possess strong interpersonal skills in order to represent the school and what it stands for;

Desire to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multi task and manage time effectively;

Ability to work effectively independently and as a team member;

Good IT and admin skills and accurately utilize large database;

Able to work evenings and some weekends

Malvern College Hong Kong is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Our safer recruitment and wider safeguarding practices are aligned with UK and international best practice, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) and International Taskforce on Child Protection (ITFCP). As such, we hold ourselves to a high standard and undertake rigorous safer recruitment and pre-employment checks, with specific attention to child protection, for all applicants. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including employment history and reference checks, criminal record checks and identity checks.

Malvern College Hong Kong (MCHK) opened its doors in August 2018 and will ultimately provide around 1200 places for both Primary and Secondary pupils. This co-educational day school will cater largely for international pupils, reflecting the truly multi-cultural nature of this vibrant city.

MCHK is located near the Science Park in the New Territories, with easy access by both road and rail from all areas around Hong Kong. With the added attraction of proximity to the Chinese University of Hong Kong the area provides an excellent cultural and academic environment for teaching and learning.

MCHK is an authorised IB World School and offers Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programme.

Malvern College Hong Kong (MCHK) opened its doors in August 2018 and will ultimately provide around 1200 places for both Primary and Secondary pupils. This co-educational day school will cater largely for international pupils, reflecting the truly multi-cultural nature of this vibrant city.

MCHK is located near the Science Park in the New Territories, with easy access by both road and rail from all areas around Hong Kong. With the added attraction of proximity to the Chinese University of Hong Kong the area provides an excellent cultural and academic environment for teaching and learning.

MCHK is an authorised IB World School and offers Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programme.