Marketing & Communications Officer

Moor House School & College Mill Lane, Hurst Green, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9AQ  Opportunities to deliver exceptional outcomes for speech and language impaired children at an Ofsted “Outstanding” rated residential and day School and College catering for students aged 7-19 years. Join our experienced team providing care for the educational, emotional and developmental needs of each of our students, preparing them for a safe, happy and fulfilled life.  Marketing & Communications Officer                  Starting Salary: £26,933 to £31,569 inclusive (Term-time working)  A suitably experienced individual with excellent planning, organisational and project management skills is required to provide a high quality marketing and communications service across all aspects of external communications for Moor House School, College and Institute.   Duties and responsibilities include: • Develop and manage a calendar of activities and events to reach agreed stakeholder groups as the basis for all communications and marketing for the School, College and Institute; • Develop, deliver and optimise a range of communications channels and content to creatively engage our stakeholders; • Lead on the writing, editing and production of creative and engaging content for communications channels, including online news posts, social media feeds, blogs and articles; • Respond, co-ordinate and manage all media enquiries and external Moor House School, College and Institute events. Ideal candidates will be able to work independently with minimum supervision and demonstrate previous experience of working in a communications/PR/marketing role (either in-house or through an agency). You will also be able to evidence strong research and copy-writing skills as well as demonstrating a successful track record of liaising with people at all levels and in managing detailed projects. A qualification in Communications, Marketing or a related discipline is desirable. If you are passionate about delivering high-level communications campaigns and have an interest in, or are currently working in, education or not-for-profit then we are keen to hear from you.        Closing date: 9am on Monday 19 November 2018 Interview date: w/c Monday 26 November 2018 For an application and further information go to: www.moorhouseschool.co.uk/vacancies Completed applications should be e-mailed to: jobs@moorhouseschool.co.uk If you would like to arrange an informal visit to the School or speak to someone about the position, please contact Jemma Kingham, Bursar & Business Manager on 01883 712271.  Moor House School & College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. All applicants will be screened, including checks with past employers and with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).