Digital Marketing Officer

A newly-created position in the Marketing, Admissions and Communications Department, the Digital Marketing Officer’s role is to build and enhance a strong digital profile for the School and its ability to communicate school news and updates in an engaging, relevant and timely fashion across all its digital platforms.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with experience in digital marketing, with a focus on content creation. The ideal candidate will be a passionate storyteller, digital native and active social media user, able to demonstrate expertise and knowledge in the latest digital and social media platforms, in particular Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. It is essential that they are proficient in InDesign and Photoshop and have the ability to create high quality video and photography, in particular using a mobile device. Experience using WordPress and HTML would be an advantage. Successful candidates will possess excellent project and deadline management skills, have strong writing skills and be a creative self-starter.

This is a full-time position based at the School site in St Albans however, occasional travel to other School sites is required and flexibility is required to work outside the regular school day to cover key school events and activities.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must therefore be willing to undergo child protection screening and safer recruitment checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. St Albans School is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and the creation of an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment selections are made according to suitability for the post, irrespective of background or protected characteristic.

Please apply online at www.st-albans.herts.sch.uk by 4 June 2021. Should you have any queries please contact Sarah de Rossi, HR Manager, at scderossi@st-albans.herts.sch.uk. The School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Required Start Date: August 2, 2021