Head of Marketing and Communications

Full Time, 52 weeks: Monday to Friday

12-month temporary contract

Start date: as soon as possible

Following a review and expansion of our internal Marketing department, Sir William Perkins’s School is seeking an inspirational and outstanding individual to be our Head of Marketing and Communications.

Under the direction of the Director of Marketing and Admissions, the Head of Marketing and Communications will lead on the day-to-day delivery of plans and strategies for marketing and communications activities at Sir William Perkins’s School in accordance with the School’s strategic goals and objectives and line manage the Digital Marketing Officer.

The successful candidate will lead on the delivery of all marketing activities, including copywriting, designing and artwork production, developing the School’s relationship with key stakeholders, managing and working with the marketing agency, acting as a brand ambassador, managing advertising campaigns, commissioning and liaison with designers and photographers, and promoting Sir William Perkins’s School to the Year 7 and Sixth Form markets in partnership with the Admissions staff.

If you are creative, with proven expertise in all aspects of communications, PR, marketing and engagement, with a detailed understanding of how to maximise the effectiveness of all key marketing channels in a school or similar environment, we look forward to receiving your application.

How to apply

Please visit our Careers Page https://www.eteach.com/job/head-of-marketing-and-communications-1295629?lang=en-GB&frmsrh=Y

An application form together with a covering letter should be sent to hr@swps.org.uk

Closing date for applications is midnight on 15 January 2023.

Interviews will be held on week commencing 23 January 2023.

Early applications are encouraged as the School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

Sir William Perkin’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

About us

Sir William Perkins’s School is a high-performing, academically selective, independent girls’ school for approximately 600 students aged 11 – 18 years. The Head is both a member of HMC and GSA. It is located on an attractive 12- acre site situated on the outskirts of Chertsey, a two-minute walk from the railway station and very near to the junction of the M3 and M25.