Marketing Executive, Full Time
You will be comfortable working closely with external contractors to fulfil the School's marketing requirements.
This is a pivotal and strategically important role as the Prep School grows, with applications now accepted from both boys and girls for Nursery through to Year 6.
Experience working with design and photography packages such as the Adobe Creative Suite, CMS and automated mailing packages such as MailChimp would be advantageous to support the output of the Marketing team.
The successful candidate will have strong communication and organisational skills and the ability to prioritise well.
This is a full-time role, 37.5 hours per week, all-year round. Occasional evening and weekend working may be required to support core marketing and admissions events.
Marketing and Admissions at Headington Rye Oxford
The Admissions and Marketing Teams are located together in Boundary Cottage on the Senior School site, with an additional office based on the Prep School site across which the successful candidate will split their time. Our team of Admissions staff manage local, national and international enquiries for places across all entry points to the School, from initial contact to enrolment.The Marketing team generates interest in the school through advertising, press, publications and social media and manages the website, PR, the Headington Rye Oxford brand, marketing events and communications.
The Marketing and Admissions teams work closely together to present a strong and welcoming image of the School to feeder schools and prospective families alike, running Open events and Entrance Days and attending Future Schools Fairs both at home and abroad.
The Marketing Executive role is a full time, all-year round position. The Marketing Executive is an integral member of the Marketing team with the lead for Prep School marketing activities as well as wider school initiatives.
Key Responsibilities- Prep School marketing, including management of the Prep social media accounts, production of newsletters, organisation of open events and production of the annual Prep magazine and other marketing collateral (using the Foleon platform and InDesign as appropriate)
- assistance with development of Prep School marketing strategy and plan
- management of the print and advertising schedule (whole school) including liaison with relevant external contractors
- management of the departmental budget and processing of purchase orders and invoices in liaison with the finance department
- sourcing of promotional materials (whole school) for marketing events and entrance days and management of marketing stock
- photography of events (Prep School)
- management of the photographic library (whole school)
- assistance with film shoots as required (whole school)
- production and amendment of ads using InDesign in line with the advertising schedule
- competitor analysis and market research
- any other duties that are within the employee’s skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed
Terms of Appointment
Type of Contract
Full time (37.5 hours per week), all-year round, permanent
Benefits
Pension
Contributory membership of the School’s Support Staff Pension Scheme with a School contribution of up to 9.95 per cent upon successful completion of six months’ service.
Fee remission
In accordance with the School’s policy, which may be subject to change, up to 50 per cent fee remission for pupils attending Headington Rye Oxford and up to 20 per cent fee remission for boys attending Magdalen College School (under a reciprocal agreement) and subject to the terms of their policy.Fee remission is calculated on the number of weeks and hours worked and is pro rata for part-time staff who work at least 50 per cent of a normal working week.
Salary
£35,643 per annum
Additional Benefits
All staff have access to a broad programme of wellbeing activities. The programme currently includes access to the School’s gym and swimming pool, weekly Step and Tone and Zumba classes and regular staff social activities such as Book Club and Staff Choir.
Staff also benefit from free access to the Employee Assistance Programme, a free, confidential helpline that offers advice on a range of issues. Free restricted parking is available for all staff on site.
Appointment Process and How To Apply
Applicants should submit an application form and a covering letter detailing their skills and experience to recruitment@headingtonschool.com- Applications will only be accepted from candidates completing the application form in full. CVs will not be accepted in substitution for completed application forms. However, they may be sent in addition to the application form.
- We will seek references on shortlisted candidates and will approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications, before the interview. References will ask about your suitability to work with children.
- If you are invited to interview you will receive notification outlining the interview process and guidance regarding the documentation you are required to provide.
Interviews: week commencing Monday 12th May 2025
Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts early depending on the volume of applications we receive. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as once we have closed a vacancy you will be unable to submit your application form.
All appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of all employment checks, ie references, Disclosure and Barring Service, medical questionnaire, Right to Work in the UK.
Headington School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and DBS and barred lists checks.The School expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.