Job Description

)Launch Your Marketing Career with My Client

You want a career in marketing, but can't seem to get an opportunity. Maybe you've been stuck in a job that doesn't let you flex your creative muscles. Or perhaps you're fresh out of uni, brimming with ideas, and looking for the right place to start your career. Either way, this is a Marketing & Admissions Assistant role that includes world-class marketing training, so we are looking for

two people

with the drive and potential to become expert marketers.

About the Partnership:

Working Knowledge is working in partnership with a leading group of independent schools and nurseries across the UK. With 30 sites educating children aged 3 months to 18 years and over 1,100 staff supporting 3,300+ pupils, the group is the largest UK-only independent school organisation.



Each setting is supported to deliver high standards of teaching and learning, while retaining its unique character. The group shares best practices across its schools and nurseries, fostering innovation and continuous improvement. With a focus on personalised care, the aim is to nurture each child's individual strengths and help them achieve their full potential.

Company Culture:

This company prides itself on a vibrant and distinctive workplace culture that values individuality, innovation, and collaboration. They believe work should be enjoyable, blending professionalism with a friendly atmosphere where hard work is recognised and rewarded.

Role Overview:

As the Marketing & Admissions Assistant, you'll support pupil recruitment and promotional activity across a group of independent schools and nurseries. This varied role includes managing social media and email campaigns, updating the website, creating newsletters and promotional content, and maintaining brand assets.



You'll liaise with schools to ensure consistent support, coordinate local outreach and events, and assist with campaign delivery. On the admissions side, you'll help manage the full enquiry-to-enrolment process, track performance against targets, and report on trends to inform strategy.



To thrive in this role, you'll need to be a self-starter with a proactive, 'can-do' attitude and the ability to work independently as well as part of a supportive team. You'll be highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a busy school environment, and bring excellent communication skills--both written and verbal.

Key Responsibilities:

Email and Social Media Management:

Oversee email marketing campaigns and manage company social media accounts, including posting to Facebook and Instagram channels, to engage audiences and enhance brand presence.

Monthly Newsletters:

Create and distribute monthly newsletters to maintain stakeholder engagement and share key updates.

Website Management:

Regularly update and manage the company website to ensure it accurately reflects the brand and supports marketing goals, including completing daily updates as required.

Content Creation and Asset Management:

Project manage the creation of engaging content, such as case studies and promotional materials, that aligns with marketing strategies. Maintain the central asset library by ensuring existing content is up to date and uploading new content efficiently.

Review Management:

Gather and respond to reviews in line with provided guidance to support and protect the organisation's reputation.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Liaise with schools to ensure they receive the marketing support they need, capturing and responding to suggestions and feedback.

Brand Kit Oversight:

Keep Canva brand kits up to date and ensure new ones are created and implemented as required.

Campaign and Project Support:

Support the marketing team with key campaigns, projects, and initiatives to enhance visibility and engagement.

Local Outreach and Partnerships:

Coordinate local marketing outreach efforts, events, and community partnerships to increase brand awareness and applications.

Promotional Material Production:

Assist in the production of promotional materials and signage to support marketing and admissions initiatives.

Admissions Support:

Support the full admissions process across designated schools--from initial enquiry to enrolment--ensuring a welcoming, efficient, and supportive experience for prospective families.

Admissions Monitoring:

Track admissions targets in line with group and school objectives, providing regular reports on pipeline, conversion rates, and emerging trends.

Trend Analysis:

Evaluate and report on data collected through marketing and admissions activities to inform strategy and continuous improvement.

Technology Exploration:

Stay informed about emerging technologies and AI applications that could enhance marketing efforts and improve operational efficiency.

Digital Marketing Training

Training is delivered by Working Knowledge - learn more

here (https://workingknowledge.org.uk/digital-marketing-apprenticeship-jobs/

)

How does the training work?

There are five key elements:

Virtual LIVE 'Masterclasses' and webinars hosted by Digital Marketing Specialists Monthly 1:1s with experienced Marketing Coaches from Working Knowledge. Community - peer-to-peer support, guidance and expert knowledge - ask any questions! Loads of online written and video materials specific to the Academy and Digital Marketing. Courses in Google Analytics and Principles of Marketing to bulk up your Digital Marketing expertise!
For the first 14 months of this role, you will be enrolled in the Digital Marketing Academy, an award-winning Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketer Apprenticeship programme. You will learn a wide range of digital marketing knowledge, skills and behaviours from expert marketers:

Website design and copywriting SEO Social Media Email Marketing Data & Tracking CRM Marketing Principles Customer Personas PPC/Digital Advertising Communication

Key Values:

Inspirational and confident Self-starter with strong organisational skills Creative thinker who takes initiative Collaborative and communicative team player

Ideal Candidate:

Fresh Perspective:

Brings new ideas and energy to the team.

Inquisitive Nature:

Willing to ask questions and challenge the status quo.

Detail-oriented:

Reliable with a strong focus on quality and accuracy.

Excellent Communication Skills:

Both verbal and written, essential for effective teamwork and engagement.

Tenacious and Proactive:

Demonstrates curiosity and a desire to learn.

GCSE in Maths & English or equivalent is essential. You must be able to provide evidence of these to be accepted into the academy.

Working hours:

9-5 Monday-Friday

Pay:

20,000 - 26,000 on completion, with a 1,500 pay increase every 4 months based on KPI's.

Location: Hybrid /

Stanmore, Middlesex

If you're excited about making an impact in a supportive environment and are ready to contribute to a success story, we'd love to hear from you.

IF YOU ALREADY HAVE A QUALIFICATION IN MARKETING, YOU WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE FUNDING AND, THEREFORE, WILL BE UNSUCCESSFUL IN YOUR APPLICATION.

Due to the high volume of applicants, if you do not hear from us, please assume you have not been successful.