Admissions and Marketing Officer (MarComms Lead)

Northampton, North Northamptonshire, UK (On-site)

£31K/yr – £41K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 2 days ago

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Job Summary

Own day-to-day communications and campaigns while guiding admissions experiences and acting as a proactive school ambassador to keep the GDST story cohesive.

Own day-to-day communications across digital and print channels
Lead targeted marketing campaigns and admissions touchpoints
Ensure a welcoming, seamless experience for prospective families

Job Description

Responsibilities

You will lead on day-to-day communications, creating compelling content across digital and print channels that brings the school’s story to life.
You will deliver targeted marketing campaigns and high-quality routine communications that strengthen relationships with parents and the wider community, all while ensuring our narrative remains aligned with the prestigious GDST brand and our unique school identity.
You will also play a key role in the admissions function, providing a professional and welcoming experience for families from enquiry to enrolment.
You will be a proactive ambassador for the school, ensuring every touchpoint for a prospective family is seamless and engaging.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in digital marketing and content creation, paired with a passion for promoting the benefits of an all-girls’ education.
While we welcome applications from broad marketing backgrounds, previous experience within an admissions or educational setting is highly preferred.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and pay progression
Access to extensive professional development opportunities
Training grants for qualifications
A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
Generous pension schemes
Free life assurance benefit
Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
A Cycle to Work scheme
Competitive terms and conditions of employment

GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust)

A family of 25 girls’ schools, including 23 independent schools and two academies, across England and Wales.We have over 4,000 staff, over 19,000 students between the ages of three and 18, and an alumnae network of over 100,000 - the largest of its kind in the UK. As a charity that owns and runs a network of girls' schools in England and Wales, it reinvests all its income in its schools. Founded in 1872, the GDST has a long history of pioneering innovation in the education of girls, and is the largest single educator of girls in the UK (and the UK’s largest educational charity).GDST schools and academies:● The Belvedere Academy, Liverpool● Birkenhead High School Academy● Blackheath High School● Brighton Girls● Bromley High School● Croydon High School● Howell’s School, Llandaff, Cardiff● Kensington Prep School● Newcastle High School for Girls● Northampton High School● Northwood College for Girls● Norwich High School for Girls● Notting Hill & Ealing High School● Nottingham Girls’ High School● Oxford High School● Portsmouth High School● Putney High School● Redmaids' High School, Bristol● Royal High School, Bath● Sheffield Girls'● Shrewsbury High School● South Hampstead High School● Streatham & Clapham High School● Sutton High School● Sydenham High School● Wimbledon High School

London, England, GBR

536 employees (11 in marketing)

www.gdst.net