Marketing and Communications Assistant

The Post

Sutton Valence School is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative individual to work within a small team delivering marketing and communications for our Nursery, Preparatory School and Senior School. The post will suit a talented and creative individual seeking to develop their marketing career.  Reporting to the Director of Marketing and SVPS Admissions, the successful candidate will contribute to the marketing and communications operation, supporting Admissions activity for the School and working with various stakeholders to enhance our communications and brand.

The Marketing and Communications Assistant will contribute to the planning and delivery of a programme of engaging, inspiring and distinctive content (including videos, gifs, photos, news stories, flyers and posters). They will seek and develop creative methods to promote the work of the School, and will be responsible for the results of the projects they manage.

Applicants must possess strong copywriting and organisational skills together with a drive to continuously improve on performance. Attention to detail is imperative, along with a genuine interest in social media campaigns and the flexibility to work on various projects as they present themselves.

Whilst this is a broad overview of the key responsibilities, there are always varied opportunities and projects that may arise and so approaching all tasks with a flexible, open-minded and creative approach, whilst being willing to learn about and contribute to an exciting School environment is paramount.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing

• In collaboration with the DMA, successfully deliver the annual marketing plan and detailed termly plans;
• Work with the DMA in implementing digital advertising opportunities, including a range of social media platforms, creating campaigns and draft copy;
• Book external photographers and videographers and manage photo and film shoots as required
• In collaboration with the DMA, implement, manage and adjust our social media strategy as necessary, based on research data;
• Production of ad-hoc digital publications including, but not limited to, digital Christmas cards, videos for social media and photo-reels for events;
• Collaborate with the DMA in the production of literature, including magazines, booklets, handbooks, brochures and other printed publications as required;
• Maintain the library of School photography and videography to ensure availability of images suitable for promotional activities, advertisements, website use and publications.

Communications

• Producing weekly newsletters and the fortnightly Careers Bulletin;
• Publicising news stories through a variety of social media channels;
• Creating website news pages for Little Lambs Nursery, the Preparatory School and the Senior School.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

• Hold a relevant higher education qualification or have previous marketing experience;
• Possess previous experience of updating social media profiles and other digital marketing platforms;
• Previous experience of Google Analytics, Adobe InDesign, WordPress or iSAMS is desirable.

Must be able to

• Prioritise workload effectively;
• Offer insights and generate ideas with practical application;
• Work collaboratively with others in order to achieve practical results;
• Be proactive in all areas of responsibility;
• Meet deadlines and thrive under pressure;
• Demonstrate a high level of organisation and excellent time management.

Must have

• Commitment to Sutton Valence School, and be able to demonstrate an understanding of its ethos and the School’s ambitions for the future;
• High levels of energy and a ‘can do’ attitude;
• Excellent writing, editing and production of engaging and distinctive marketing materials and publications;
• Good creative judgement, with an eye for photographic selection and an appreciation of graphic and typographic design;
• Proven knowledge of IT applications (Microsoft package);
• Thorough approach and exceptional attention to detail;
• High standards of personal and professional presentation;
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.

Terms and Conditions

The post is available from November 2021. The starting salary is circa £22,250 per annum. The hours of work are 8.45am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday for 52 weeks a year. The annual holiday entitlement is five weeks plus public holidays, to be taken outside of term time. Lunch is available in the refectory free of charge during term time. Staff may use the excellent fitness facilities in the Sports Hall in the evening, if not being used. The School operates a contributory pension scheme which is open to all members of staff. Staff with a contract for at least one full term and who have children attending either the Senior School or the Preparatory School will be eligible to receive a discount in respect of School fees (excluding the Nursery). The current rate of discount is 65% for full-time staff, and for part-time staff the relevant percentage will be calculated on a pro rata basis.

Sutton Valence School is an equal opportunities employer.

Please note: We reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date.