Communications and Events Manager

Communications and Events Manager

This post is offered on a full time or part time basis

Full time: 36 hours per week, Term Time only

NJC 23 - 26 

£26,209 - £27,778.04 FTE p.a incl depending on experience 

Part time: 30 hours per week, Term time only

NJC 23-26

£20,967-£22,223 p.a. for 4 days per week, depending on experience

Copthall School is led by a decisive leader who was awarded TES Headteacher of the Year Award 2020 and an MBE in the 2021 New Year’s Honours list. Copthall prides itself on educating 21st century women for successful careers in STEM, human, social and health sciences, performing arts and creative industries.  Outcomes at the school remain very strong and our pastoral care is exemplary. 

We have an exciting opportunity to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual who will play a key role working with the Senior Leadership team in enhancing the reputation of the school and delivery of successful Communication and Events.  This will be a busy ‘hands on’ role with responsibility for the school website and social media accounts, keeping up to date with the latest digital technologies and social media trends. You will also be responsible for the delivery of school events such as school trips, parents evening, open evenings, presentation evenings and concerts.  In addition to this you will be the key contact and coordinator for our unique partnership with Mill Hill Independent School.

The successful candidate will be able to anticipate needs, discern work priorities, meet deadlines with little supervision and have a flexible and intelligent approach. The successful candidate will manage the external and internal communications by driving the content of the School’s website and social media accounts and will also produce the schools’ internal communications.

The successful candidate will be expected to: 

• have previous experience in a customer facing role and at least one year’s experience of organising and running events

• will have excellent planning, communication and administrative skills and be a proficient user of the MS Office suite

• be committed to our ethos of high expectations without excuses or exceptions, with the belief that every child can succeed

• have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils

• have an interest in and commitment to working with, supporting the development of, and safeguarding children

and in return we offer candidates:

• support, mentoring and training appropriate to the post

• a forward looking, hardworking and enthusiastic team of staff with the desire and skills to improve outcomes

• the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the school, its students and families

• benefits from our Employee Assistance Programme/Well-being package

Copthall is a beacon of success and has been featured regularly on a range of media platforms: https://www.copthallschool.org.uk/

At Copthall, all staff, whether in teaching or support roles, are highly valued and their contribution to our students is appreciated by the whole school community. The school provides an environment for staff to thrive and develop professionally, whilst enhancing the experience of Copthall students.

Candidates are encouraged to visit the School’s Virtual tour accessible via:   https://360imagephotography.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/Copthall+School/index.htm

Appointment is subject to a clear enhanced DBS check.

How to Apply: Application forms must be completed and are available from the school website: www.copthallschool.org.uk/219/join-us or by phoning the school office on 020 8959 1937.  We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.  Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Completed forms should be returned directly to Copthall School at the above address or via email to recruitment@copthall.barnet.sch.uk.

Closing date: Tuesday 2nd November 2021 (12 noon) – The school reserves the right to commence the interview process at any time prior to the closing date so early application is recommended.

Copthall School is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting safeguarding and the protection of children and vulnerable adults.