Digital Marketing Officer

Full Time, 37 hours per week

£27,875.00 per annum

Loughborough Schools Foundation is a charitable foundation of four independent schools in the heart of Loughborough, educating children from 3 to 18 years. It comprises Loughborough Grammar School (boys, 10 - 18 years), Loughborough High School (girls, 11 - 18 years), Loughborough Amherst School (co-educational, 4 - 18 years) and Fairfield Prep School (co- educational, 3 - 11 years). In addition, the Loughborough Nursery (6 weeks - 4 years) is our day nursery.

The Marketing Department

The Marketing Department at Loughborough Schools Foundation is looking to recruit a Digital Marketing Officer in order to support the Schools’ development plans and realise their visions.

Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Admissions, and working with other members of the Marketing Team, you will create engaging content for the social media channels to enhance the visibility of all four Schools and Nursery, in the local and national marketplace and communicate their many outstanding attributes.

This is a varied and rewarding role, with no two days the same. You’ll be an experienced, ‘hands on’ digital marketer, highly motivated, flexible in both your approach and the hours you work and be able to demonstrate your passion and ability to deliver results in managing digital communications.

Main areas of responsibility

The Digital Marketing Officer will be responsible for the implementation of the social media strategy for Loughborough Schools Foundation. This includes planning, goal setting, the development of brand awareness and online reputation, and content management.

The post-holder must be a highly motivated, creative and enthusiastic individual with experience of managing social media channels and the ability to drive digital strategies that are proven by testing and metrics. The post-holder will be expected to report on the effectiveness of all social media marketing plans.

This post can either be full time or term-time (plus 2 weeks during the school holidays). Please note, there is a requirement for flexibility to attend events and activities which will require some evening and weekend work (TOIL will be available).

We offer a competitive benefits package including 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, a complimentary lunch during term time and discounted fees for children attending the Foundation.

For further information about the role and benefits, please read the recruitment brochure by clicking here.

We are a diverse and vibrant community and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you wish to apply, please complete an application form outlining your skills and experience relevant to the role and providing details of two referees.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date: 22 May 2023

Interview date: 24 May 2023

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy before the stated closing date if we receive sufficient applications for the position.