Job Description

Bristol Grammar School is seeking a temporary, full-time Alumni and Events Officer to cover a maternity leave from January 2026.


The Alumni Events & Communications Officer plays a key role within the team; creating and delivering powerful communication and delivering strategic events in order to engage the whole BGS Community (our alumni, parents and friends) whilst developing and supporting relationships with the wider Old Bristolian network.


The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience of managing social media platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Bitly, Linktree and X, and have proficient design skills, including use of Canva and basic video editing, to create social media posts, PowerPoints, internal communications.


Benefits of working with us include access to free lunch, regular sports and social events, a cash health plan, pension and more.


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About Bristol Grammar School (BGS)

BGS is a large and thriving school with approximately 1,350 pupils aged between 4 to 18. We value our warm, vibrant and positive learning community, a place where pupils become accountable for themselves, responsible for others and empowered to have a voice and a role in the many activities and endeavours that make our School such a unique and exciting place.

School Mission

To provide an exceptional and rounded education to those who might benefit from it, regardless of their background and financial means.


We welcome applicants from all communities, and particularly from individuals who may not previously have thought of applying to a school such as ours.

Equal Opportunities

The School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage / civil partnerships.

Safeguarding

Bristol Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In accordance with our Child Protection Policy we are unable to process applications without a fully completed application form. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as spent must be declared when applying. The applicant may post such a declaration in an envelope marked Private & confidential for the Headmaster which will only be opened should the candidate be shortlisted. The successful applicant must obtain List 99 clearance and DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance at enhanced level. This role involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children, it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.