Windermere School has a vacancy for a Marketing & Events Officer. The role will be based at our Senior School campus on the A592 Patterdale Road, Windermere but will also cover our Junior School Campus and private watersports centre.

Job Title
Marketing & Events Officer

Reporting Line
Head of Marketing & Communications

Hours
Full time, based within Windermere School

Salary
£21,060 – £22,987, subject to skills and experience

Closing Date
Tuesday 8 August

Overview
The Marketing and Events Officer will develop the school’s communications and will implement the organic marketing strategy whilst simultaneously driving forward a dynamic social media and events presence to showcase the school. They will contribute towards all aspects of marketing at the school and will ensure all content aligns with the school’s brand values, ensuring collateral is compliant with the brand guidelines.

The role will require attendance and operational input into key school events such as open days. The role will support the wider marketing strategy as set out by the Head of Marketing & Communications which should ensure the school is represented, in all mediums, in line with an agreed strategic positioning and clear ethos to ensure the maximum number of enquiries and leads are provided to the admissions teams and drive the highest retention of existing pupils.

The role will also be responsible for creating ‘special moments’ that exceed customers’ expectations – that delight and surprise – through communication and in-person events.

To apply, please download the following:

• An application form, self-disclosure form and explanatory notes about completing the forms and the recruitment process;
• The School’s Policy Statements on Child Protection and on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders.

Application forms and self-disclosure form to be sent to HR@windermereschool.co.uk

Applications will only be considered when submitted on a fully completed school application form.

Windermere School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We obtain at least 2 references for all staff including those teaching in the Early Years Foundation Stage and enhanced criminal record checks through the Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) for staff and volunteers who will have unsupervised access to children. This is in accordance with requirements under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006. 

Applicants for posts may be invited for interview where we follow the NSPCC’s Safer Recruitment Guidance Procedures. As part of the shortlisting process, the School may consider carrying out an online search of the candidate as part of their due diligence process, in order to identify incidences or issues that are available publicly on-line, that may require exploration with that candidate. The School should inform the shortlisted candidate that on-line searches may be carried out.