Marketing, Events and School Experiences Coordinator

The Marketing, Events and School Experiences Coordinator is responsible for shaping how St Mark's communicates, celebrates and connects with its community.

The postholder will lead school communications, digital engagement, events, publications and educational visit coordination to ensure pupils, families and visitors experience the very best of St Mark's.

Working closely with SLT and operational teams, the role combines creativity, organisation and project management to deliver exceptional experiences and strengthen the school's reputation.

Core Focus: Marketing and Communications

Our vibrant faith-based learning community has incredible stories to share daily. You will be at the forefront of capturing and sharing these moments.

• Strategy: Deliver the school's communications and marketing plan,
maintain school branding guidelines.
• Social Media: Manage social media platforms and maintain a consistent
online presence.
• Content Creation: Create engaging content including photography, reels
and video. Designing bespoke internal brochures, posters, and print
publications.
• Planning: Develop and maintain a structured communications calendar.
• Publications: Produce newsletters and targeted communications in line
with GDPR.
• Digital Presence: Maintain and update website content including statutory
and promotional information.
• Analysis: Monitor engagement metrics and recommend improvements.
• Campaigns: Support pupil recruitment and admissions campaigns.
• Visual Storytelling: Create engaging displays across the physical school
corridors to enhance the visitor experience from the moment they cross
the threshold.

Core Focus: Events and School Experiences

You will lead the end-to-end planning and delivery of milestone moments that bring our community together, including:

• Open Days and Open Evenings
• Transition and admissions events
• Parent events and celebrations
• Performances and showcases
• Proms and Graduation ceremonies
• Whole-school events and enrichment activities

Operational Delivery Responsibilities:

• Logistics: Comprehensive event planning, scheduling, venue setup, and
vendor coordination.
• Publicity: Managing promotional timelines, communications, and guest
• invitations.
• Media Capture: Ensuring high-quality photography and media capture are
• executed live during school showcases.
• Evaluation: Carrying out rigorous event reviews, budget tracking, and
• performance evaluations.
• Commercial Opportunities: Promote school lettings, multi-use spaces,
and community enterprise openings.
• Commercial Conversion: Act as a creative point of contact for external
hire enquiries and tour bookings.

Why Join St. Mark's?

A Unique Workplace Culture: We believe that we offer and provide an education that we are proud of, but we need our message to shine! By joining our administration team, you will become a cornerstone of our school community and will enhance the lives of everyone.

Strong Christian Ethos: Love, service, and belonging are lived daily across our whole school. We treat each other with respect. Investment in People: This is a busy job, but we will support you in any training you require to be the best you can be.

A Welcoming Community:

Our pupils are polite, engaged, and highly appreciative of the admin team.

Employee Rewards and Benefits

Pension Scheme: Secure membership within the highly sought-after Local Government Pension Scheme.
Employee Assistance: 24/7 access to free, completely confidential counselling and occupational health support.
Secure Parking: Convenient, dedicated, and complimentary on-site parking spaces for staff.
Generous Leave: You will have all of the school holidays off.

How To Apply:

We are searching for a systematic, highly driven, and creative colleague who takes absolute pride in their craftsmanship. If this sounds like your perfect opportunity, please apply via the details below.
Application Submission: Submit 'Support Staff' Application forms directly to the office or by email to: recruitment@st-marks-southampton.org.uk

Please note that CVs will not be considered.

Supporting Statement: Ensure your statement clearly references how your background balances the creative design components with the complex administrative tracking requirements of this unique post.