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Marketing and Communications Manager

Marketing and Communications Manager

Chesham Preparatory School

Buckinghamshire

  • £37,500 per year
  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
Summer term 2023
Apply by:
18 April 2023

Job overview

Are you looking for an interesting and varied role in the independent education sector at a school that is at an exciting time in its development?

 

Chesham Prep is an independent, co-educational school for children aged from 3 to 13. The school is located in the beautiful Buckinghamshire countryside next to a working farm and benefits from a large site and excellent facilities. From September 2023 the school will transition to a school for children aged 3 to 11 years and, due to demand, will welcome additional classes in Years 3 to 6 over the coming years.

 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced marketing and communications professional to make an impact by bringing the character and ethos of our school to life to help grow our pupil roll.

 

The Marketing and Communications Manager will oversee the delivery of high-impact recruitment and awareness campaigns for all parts of the school; Early Years, the Junior School (Years 1-4) and Senior School (Years 5-8).

 

They will also support the delivery of communications activities with current parents, pupils, staff, alumni and our local community to aid our retention, internal communications and outreach goals.

 

The ideal candidate will be someone who can combine creativity, communications and technical skills with the ability to manage marketing campaigns. Applicants should have solid marketing and communications experience in planning and executing both digital and traditional campaigns, be a confident writer, photographer and video editor, and be able to quickly turnaround stories and ideas, while managing multiple deadlines.

 

The post holder will report to the Headmaster and should be a motivated, creative, self-starter who is able to initiate and complete projects. They will have an exceptional grasp of customer service and be results-focussed. The role will involve working closely with the Headmaster, Bursar and other members of the Senior Management Team to develop and implement a strategic marketing plan that aligns with the School's vision, values and strategic priorities.

 

We are looking to appoint someone who wants to be an active and engaged member of the staff team, willing to get involved in all areas of the busy life of the School.

 

If this sounds like you, we’d love to meet you!

 

This is a term-time, permanent, on-site position starting as soon as possible in the summer term. The core hours of work are Monday to Friday 0800-1630. There will be a requirement to attend key school events and open days which will require some evening and weekend work hours, for which time off in lieu will be given.

 

Salary: £37,500 per annum. Based on 40 hours per week, term time only.

 

 

Application Process

 

In order to apply for this post candidates are required to complete the Chesham Prep School Application Form, which can be found, together with a full job description, on the School’s website: www.cheshamprep.co.uk.

 

Completed applications should be sent, along with a letter of application outlining why you are applying for the role and how your skill set matches our requirements.

 

 

Deadline:

 

Monday 17th April 2023. Early application is advised; we reserve the right to close the role ahead of the deadline date.

 

 

Interviews

 

Interviews will take place the week of the 1st May 2023

 

 

Child Protection:

 

At Chesham Preparatory School we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The School is committed to safeguarding children and has rigorous safer recruitment procedures in place. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks including but not limited to, Enhanced DBS clearance.

 

 

Data Protection:

 

In the course of employment at the School, staff may have access to confidential information relating to pupils and their families and are required to exercise due consideration in the way they use such information.

Staff should not act in any way which might be prejudicial to the School’s interest. Information which may be included in the category covers both the general business of the school and information regarding specific individuals. A strict code of confidentiality must be adhered to at all times.

The School is registered under the Data Protection Act 1984 and staff must not at any time use the personal data held by the school or disclose such data to a third person.

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About Chesham Preparatory School

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About Chesham Prep School

We are Chesham Prep, a dedicated, nurturing, sporty, creative, inspiring and adventurous family.

Chesham Prep is a thriving school for boys and girls aged 3 to 11. It has a well-deserved reputation, dating back to its foundation in 1938, for being a friendly, family-orientated school at the heart of the local community. Set in the Bucks countryside, next to a working farm, it is a caring and nurturing community where the children aim high, work hard and achieve great things.

"Our mission is to know each pupil as an individual and identify, develop and nurture their varied talents and strengths."  Mr Jonathan Beale, Headmaster.

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