Marketing Assistant

Marketing Assistant (Apprenticeship available)

Location: Cambridge

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and apprenticeship status, aligned with The Perse School Support Staff Salary Scale

If you are looking to begin or develop your career in marketing, The Perse School has an exciting opportunity to progress in a dynamic educational environment.

The Marketing and Communications Department at The Perse School is a creative, strategic and forward-thinking team at the heart of the school s engagement with prospective families, pupils, staff, alumni and the wider community.

Reporting to the Digital Marketing Manager, the postholder will provide day-to-day digital, marketing and administrative support, gaining hands-on experience in all aspects of modern marketing including website content management, social media, content creation, campaign support, design, analytics and administration.

This role will play a key part in supporting student recruitment and general school marketing, as well as contributing to the marketing of The Perse School s commercial and community-focused initiatives.

We would consider offering this role either as an Apprenticeship, or with the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications.

About The Perse School Cambridge:

The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18.

Our aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means we strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated.

We are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. We want our staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful.

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• A strong interest in marketing, communications and digital media.
• Good written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence using digital platforms and social media.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Willingness to learn, take feedback and develop new skills.
• Positive, proactive and collaborative approach.

Desirable

• A recognised marketing qualification/degree (or a willingness to undertake further qualifications supported by the school). Applicants will also require GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths at level 4.
• Some experience of marketing, social media or content creation (paid, voluntary, academic or personal projects).
• Basic experience using a CMS, Canva or similar tools.
• Interest in education, sport or community-focused organisations.

To Apply

Further details including how to apply can be obtained from our website when you click apply.

Closing date: Wednesday 25th February at midday but applications will be considered as they are received; The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.

The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Safer Recruitment

The Perse School recognises that an important element in safeguarding our pupils is a robust recruitment process that incorporates measures to deter, reject or identify people who might abuse children, or who are otherwise unsuited to work with them. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations).All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates suitability to work with children.