St Faith’s Marketing Assistant (2)
Marketing Assistant
OVERVIEW
We are looking to appoint a creative and imaginative person to join a supportive, caring and professional team, providing a range of marketing functions for the School.
The successful candidate will have excellent literacy, communication and relationship-building skills, a creative and engaging style and a demonstrable talent in the creation and deployment of rich content through digital channels with a proven ability to produce photo and video graphic content. The role requires an energetic and proactive approach alongside a willingness to be an active part of a busy prep school environment.
There may be the opportunity for the right candidate to progress into the Marketing Manager role in the future.
We invite applications from candidates with an ‘I can and I will’ attitude to contribute further to standards of excellence, who love children and aspire to work in a happy and fulfilling environment. An affinity with independent schools would be an advantage, but experience of working within the sector is not a requirement.
Vacancy is commencing as soon as possible.
Salary & Benefits
This is a term-time position of 25 hours per week with some additional weeks in the school holidays (a total of 38 weeks per year). Hours of work during term time to be agreed but they will be between 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday. There is also the expectation to attend occasional evening and weekend events including plays, concerts and open days. Hours to be worked during the school holidays can be more flexible.
Benefits:
- Pension contribution
- Induction, support and personal development including CPD
- Fee remission (means-tested)
- Complimentary lunches and refreshments
- Access to a 24/7 Employee assistance programme that offers lifestyle advice & wellbeing services
- Friendly and supportive staff room
- Opportunities for career development within the Wishford group of schools
Salary up to £15,260
Candidate Pack
Personal Attributes
Qualifications
- Highly literate.
- Numeracy skills.
- Professional qualification in marketing (desirable).
Experience, knowledge and understanding
- Previous experience in a marketing role.
- Extensive experience in the development and running of social media accounts.
- An understanding of the independent school sector (desirable).
Skills & Aptitudes
- A warm, engaging style that quickly builds trust and relationships with colleagues, parents and the local community.
- Excellent written and inter-personal communication skills.
- Creative flair, a good eye for a story and excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent planning, administration and time management skills.
- The ability to work to deadlines.
- Analytical skills and the ability to assess and present data.
- Strong IT skills including website editing and photo and video editing software.
- Ability to work well under pressure in a busy school environment.
- Be able to take the initiative and develop an idea through to completion.
- Strong social media skills and ability to create exciting and engaging content.
- Be able to interact with children in a positive way.
- Ability to be discrete and maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to set high standards and to be a positive role model for staff and pupils.
- Be able to develop and maintain good professional relationships and contribute positively to all aspects of School life.
Disposition
- A confident and outgoing personality with ambition, energy, enthusiasm and commitment.
- Ability and passion to support superb care and education.
- Professionalism in all areas such as punctuality, work ethic, honesty, reliability and collaboration.
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Commitment to the safety and welfare of all pupils.
- A ‘can do’ attitude and willingness to work hard to get things done.
- Strong team working skills.
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Personal warmth, good rapport with pupils, colleagues and parents.
- Appropriate levels of personal presentation.
- An understanding of, and commitment to, the School’s ethos.
- Good sense of humour and the flexibility and willingness to be involved in School life.
Location
St Faith’s Prep School,
5 The Street,
Ash,
Kent,
CT3 2HH
Deadline and how to apply
Applicants should apply using the Wishford Schools Application Form 2023 and email this to hr@wishford.co.uk
St Faith’s Prep School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Candidates must be prepared to undergo appropriate pre-appointment child protection screening.
Wishford schools are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Appointments will be made solely on merit and will be made without regard to age, disability, gender, nationality, race, colour, ethnicity, or religion.