Digital Marketing Manager

Orbital Education https://orbitaled.com/  have an exiting opportunity for an experienced and creative Digital Marketing Manager, to join us at an exciting stage of our development and support our continued growth.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will responsible to the Group Marketing Director, for the delivery and implementation of Marketing strategies and Digital Marketing Plans which enable the group to achieve organic growth targets. The post holder will be responsible for developing, managing and overseeing the implementation of marketing campaigns which promote the value of the group and school’s brand and services.

The Digital Marketing Manager will play a major role in enhancing brand awareness, as well as driving website traffic and acquiring leads. Included within this is the responsibility of growing digital channels to generate new customers, as well as overseeing the delivery of individual digital campaigns. This will include responsibility for the review and oversight of all electronic and social media Marketing channels, ensuring they are continually developed to grow our online presence.

Working directly with teams located in our schools located globally, you will provide support, guidance and oversight to our school-based teams

This is an exciting new role to bring expertise and strength to the marketing and Digital function across the Group.

About the Individual

We are seeking a high calibre individual, educated to degree level, and with previous Digital Marketing experience.

The successful candidate will be experienced in search engine optimisation, social media campaigns, lead generation and website optimisation, adopting a test and learn approach to ensure continuous improvements, providing advice and guidance to school-based teams to ensure successful implementation and delivery. You will be able to demonstrate commercial acumen and be able to manage and deliver conflicting priorities and challenges.

You should have a strong desire to work for a fast-growing organisation and an interest or previous experience within education, with excellent communication skills both verbal and written, with an ability to communicate and build relationships.

Why join us?

You will be joining a strong, experienced and award-winning team, with specialist expertise across key areas of School Management and Business Support. Working closely with your colleagues and the Board of Directors you will be provided with significant opportunity to share and develop your expertise. This is a significant opportunity to:

• Be part of a global community, collaborating with influential individuals and leaders worldwide, who have a wide range of expertise in both the international school market and business.
• Travel and engage with colleagues, business contacts, and networks of influential leaders across the globe.
• Benefit from opportunities for professional growth and continuous improvement in practice.
• Realise openings for career development within the international school’s network.

In recent years, the Orbital Group has received a number of business accolades recognising their success, experience, growth and development;

• The Group was honoured to receive the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade, one of the most prestigious business awards in the UK. The awards celebrate the success of exciting and innovative businesses which are leading the way with pioneering products or services.
• Orbital Education was also included in The Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 list for 2018, a ranking of Britain’s Fastest growing companies across international markets.
• We were also recognised by the London Stock Exchange Group as one of the 1,000 Companies to Inspire Britain for two years running.

How to apply?

If you have the experience and the desire to join us, please submit your application to recruitment@orbitaled.com without delay. Prior to  submitting your application you should download and read the role profile and person specification.

Applications should include your up to date CV along with details of two referees, including your most recent employer. You should also submit a covering letter, highlighting how your experience, knowledge and skills match those of the ideal candidate as set out above and within the role profile.

Closing Date: 5th February 2021
However early applications are encouraged as the application process will close once the right candidate is found.

Should you require any additional information or clarification in respect of any aspect of this advertisement and/or the position, please contact Alison Arnold, Group Marketing Director on alison@orbital.education or via recruitment@orbi taled.com 

Orbital Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to consent to an enhanced DBS (in the UK) or Criminal Records (Police Check) disclosure from their most recent country of residence.