Head of Marketing, Communications and Admissions

Head of Marketing, Communications and Admissions

Geneva English School is a not-for-profit Primary and Secondary school, which provides a high-quality, innovative and holistic international education. GES is offering a remarkable opportunity for a resourceful and inspiring communicator to join its team, promote its values, and further its programme of development and expansion.

We are looking to appoint a full-time Head of Marketing, Communications and Admissions to lead and develop all aspects of marketing, communications and admissions for the school. The start date is as soon as possible or at the latest 1 September 2018.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor the effectiveness of a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy
• Lead all communications and marketing activities in the school
• Foster and maintain excellent personal relationships with major stakeholders (feeder nurseries, relocation agencies, business representatives and other relevant individuals and organisations)
• Manage and develop the school’s admissions process from enquiries and visits to the acceptance of offers and welcoming of new pupils and families
• Regularly monitor, analyse and report on admissions data

Personal qualities

At GES, we keep an open mind in the consideration of any applicant who believes they have something special and valuable to contribute:

Essential

• A relevant qualification in Marketing and Communications (Brevet federal or equivalent)
• 5 to 10 years’ experience in Marketing and Communications (including digital advertising and social media)
• Excellent internet & social platform technical and functional knowledge
• Project management skills
• Fluency in spoken and written English and French
• Strong team player
• Ability to communicate effectively with pupils, colleagues and parents and to work as part of a collaborative team
• Result driven
• Curious and innovative mindset
• A genuine interest in education across all age ranges
• Flexibility, a sense of humour, and a willingness to contribute to all aspects of school life, including trips, projects, special events and extracurricular clubs

Desirable

• Experience in a school or education environment

Safer recruitment

Geneva English School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must complete our GES Application Form and be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and enhanced national/international criminal record checks.

The application deadline is 4 May 2018, interviews will be conducted in Geneva week commencing 28 May 2018.