Head of Marketing

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.