Head of Marketing
Our Lady's Abingdon
Oxfordshire
- New
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- Undisclosed
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- November 2024
- Apply by:
- 6 September 2024
Job overview
Our Lady's Abingdon is an independent, co-educational school located just outside Oxford. We have a current opportunity for a committed and motivated Head of Marketing to support the Leadership Team by effectively managing the marketing direction of the school. This is a vital role in driving pupil enrolment and ensuring future, past and present families receive an exceptional experience through the marketing stages of their relationship with OLA.
The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience in marketing with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to think strategically and see initiatives through from start to finish, coupled with a high level of organisational and administrative competency, is essential.
Candidates with experience of working in marketing, social media and/or alumni relations are encouraged to apply. An understanding of the independent school sector in the UK is beneficial but not essential.
This is a full-time role with the successful applicant working 37.5 hours per week, (reduced to 9.00am-4.00pm outside term-times by agreement), all year round.
The ideal candidate:
Excellent inter-personal skills with parents, pupils and staff
Strives for excellence
Professional, enthusiastic, with a 'can-do' attitude
Experience of working with Excel and data management systems
Excellent communication skills, able to convey detailed information clearly
Experience of working with website CMS eg Wordpress
Meticulous eye for detail
Friendly and approachable
Ability to work as part of a small team
Understanding and supportive of the School's ethos
What we offer:
Free school lunches during term time
Free on-site parking
Reduced working hours outside term-times (by agreement)
Friendly, supportive working culture
Generous pension scheme
Use of school facilities
A peaceful yet central location close to public transport and shopping facilities
Abingdon-on-Thames is an historic, modern market town situated eight miles south of Oxford, with its world renowned reputation as a centre of academic excellence. The town has undergone recent development to upgrade the central shopping area providing a selection of restaurants, cafes and bars situated a just few minutes walk away from the river and gardens of Abbey Meadows. The town supports a mixed international community and has excellent bus links to Oxford, which is just a 15 minute ride away and provides a wealth of social and cultural opportunities.
For further information please see the attached Application Pack.
Closing date for applications: Friday 06 September 2024
How to apply:
- Applications should be made via the school application form which can be accessed below or from the school website.
- Please complete the application form in full leaving no gaps in your educational/employment history.
- In the interests of fairer and safer recruiting we cannot accept CV applications.
- Please note the School is unable to offer sponsorship to candidates who do not have worker status.
- The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check, social media check and other pre-employment requirements.
Attached documents
About Our Lady's Abingdon
Our Lady’s Abingdon (OLA) is a thriving and highly regarded Catholic independent day school for boys and girls aged 7-18 years. Founded in 1860 and set in pleasant grounds, we are just a few minutes walk away from the centre of the historic market town of Abingdon, and just 8 miles from the city of Oxford.
Christian principles and teaching are at the heart of OLA, although boys, girls and staff of all faiths, or none, are welcomed. Our aim is to develop the individual talents of each pupil, believing that every human being is created to become a unique person with gifts that need to be recognised and valued. To find out more about OLA, please visit our website at www.ola.org.uk
Our Lady’s Abingdon
Radley Road
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX14 3PS
Telephone: 01235 524658
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