Job Description

St Edward's Oxford is seeking an experienced Communications Manager (Media) to help raise the School's profile locally, nationally and internationally. This is a part-time role (equal to between 2 to 2.5 days per week) during the School's term time.

As one of the UK's leading co-educational boarding and day schools, St Edward's is in a dynamic period of growth, with recent advances in all areas of school life fuelling a period of significant momentum and expansion. This role offers an exciting opportunity to harness this progress and shape the way the School presents itself to the wider world.

Our Communications Department is widely recognised for its creative, high-quality approach to marketing and communications, and the Communications Manager (Media) will play a central part in extending that reputation through impactful coverage of the School across print, digital and broadcast media. You will develop a clear and purposeful framework that supports the generation of this media coverage, ensuring it reflects and advances the School's strategic objectives.

Your work will directly support pupil recruitment, fundraising initiatives, commercial income generation, staff recruitment and the continued strengthening of the School's reputation. You will lead the creation of campaign plans that promote new developments across the School and cultivate strong, productive relationships with journalists and media organisations to maximise coverage.

About you

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and friendly individual with exceptional interpersonal skills, who is comfortable working closely with journalists and the wider media. Educated to degree level or equivalent, you will bring an in-depth understanding of both print and digital media, together with an awareness of the cultural and political context in which independent schools operate. Significant experience in communications or marketing is essential, along with excellent communication, teamwork and organisational skills, and an exceptional attention to detail.

The closing date for applications is Monday 1st December 2025.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 9th December 2025.

St Edward's does not accept applications from recruitment agencies.

St Edward's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we aim to create and maintain a safe environment for our pupils, where they feel respected and supported. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to become familiar with our policies and procedures for child protection and security. All staff are required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

St Edward's School is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, race, sex, religion, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Please see our Equal Opportunities & Dignity at Work policy on our website for further details.

Registered Charity No: 309681

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 15 per week

Benefits:

Canteen Company events Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Free fitness classes Free flu jabs Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking Sick pay Transport links
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person