Head of Communications and Events

King's College Riyadh; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 30,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Bildungsinstitut sucht einen kreativen und engagierten Head of Communications and Events, der die Marketing- und Kommunikationsstrategien leitet. In dieser dynamischen Rolle sind Sie für die Entwicklung und Umsetzung von integrierten Programmen verantwortlich, die die Schule fördern und mit der Gemeinschaft verbinden. Sie werden die Möglichkeit haben, mit verschiedenen Interessengruppen zusammenzuarbeiten und innovative Kampagnen zu entwickeln, die das Engagement und die Einschreibung fördern. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Bildung und Kommunikation haben und in einem inspirierenden Umfeld arbeiten möchten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Entwicklung effektiver Kampagnen im Marketing und in der Kommunikation.
• Erfahrung in einer Bildungsumgebung ist von Vorteil.

Responsibilities

• Leitung der Marketing- und Kommunikationsstrategien der Schule.
• Erstellung von Inhalten für digitale Kanäle und Überwachung des Engagements in sozialen Medien.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Stakeholder-Management

Organisationsfähigkeiten

Problemlösungsfähigkeiten

Digitales Marketing

Social Media Management

Education

Bachelor-Abschluss

Postgraduales Studium

Tools

MS Office

CMS

HTML

CSS

Job description

Post Title: Head of Communications and Events

Location: King’s College Riyadh

Reporting to: Headmaster

JOB PURPOSE

The post of Marketing & Communications Lead is a role that integrates marketing, communications, events, and stakeholder relations functions.

This role has a strategic element, with the person expected to lead in devising the school's marketing, communications, and stakeholder relations strategy.

The Marketing & Communications Lead will create and implement an integrated program of marketing, communications, and external relations to benefit the school.

Reporting to the Headmaster, the Lead will work closely with the Head of Admissions, Senior Leadership Team, and interact regularly with the central team, including the Commercial Director.

The postholder will line manage the Front of House team.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is practical, creative, organized, and an exceptional communicator. They will be inspiring, experienced in developing effective campaigns, and have a successful track record in marketing, communications, or public relations. Experience in an educational setting is an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

This hands-on role requires empathy and commitment to high-quality education and the school's ethos. The candidate will be a key public face, responsible for organizing, developing, and leading marketing and communication efforts in close liaison with the Headmaster and supported by the Group Commercial Director.

School Values and Ethos

• Actively promote our vision through participation in school life.
• Set high expectations to motivate colleagues.
• Ensure compliance with school policies.
• Model speaking English publicly and in the presence of students.
• Respect and support local culture.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Comply with safeguarding policies, report concerns, and demonstrate commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing.
• Engage in safeguarding training.

Digital Media

• Create content for digital channels, monitor social media engagement, and produce reports.
• Schedule posts on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok.
• Monitor and respond to messages, follow specialists for opportunities online.

Outreach Activity

• Proactively contact local organizations and arrange presentations, open days, and collaborations to drive enrollment.
• Plan and execute community events and attend networking events.

Other Responsibilities

• Collaborate on marketing and communication plans.
• Build relationships with media and influencers.
• Produce weekly parent newsletters, marketing collateral, support events, manage digital content, and ensure branding consistency.
• Support reception and customer service, create surveys, review competitor activity, produce reports, oversee the Front of House team, and undertake other duties as assigned.

Professional Standards

• Attend school events and meetings.
• Be an exemplary role model, maintain high standards, reflect on work, foster positive relationships, promote the school, and fulfill additional responsibilities as directed.

Skills and Person Specification

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from a reputable university.
• Postgraduate study evidence.

Skills and Experience:

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organizational skills, experience in fast-paced environments, attention to detail, problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, familiarity with digital channels, web tools, social media, CMS, HTML, CSS (desirable).
• People skills, ability to work autonomously, maintain confidentiality, learn and adapt, manage time effectively, and work under pressure.
• Proven ability to build relationships, demonstrate discretion, show initiative, negotiate, and organize effectively.