Marketing and Digital Content Officer

Exeter School is the leading co-educational day school in the Southwest, educating more than 1,000 pupils aged 3–18. We are seeking to appoint a Marketing and Digital Content Officer to join our External Relations team as soon as possible. This role sits within the External Relations Department, which includes marketing, admissions, alumni relations and development. It is a whole-school role, offering the opportunity to work across the pre-prep, junior and senior schools as well as with the alumni community.

At Exeter School we believe that strong communication and a clear, compelling identity are essential to building a thriving school community. We are looking for a creative, organised and proactive marketing professional who can help celebrate our pupils, promote the school’s values and support pupil recruitment by strengthening our presence across digital, print and community platforms. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong marketing, design and digital media skills who is passionate about storytelling, branding and community engagement.

The role plays a key part in developing and delivering marketing initiatives that enhance the school’s profile, support admissions activity and contribute to pupil recruitment. The post holder will also manage social media and digital content for alumni engagement, helping to maintain strong relationships with former pupils and strengthen their connection with the school.

Applicants should have proven experience in digital marketing and a solid understanding of digital marketing principles and strategy. Experience producing video content for social media is essential. Candidates should also be confident using digital advertising platforms (such as Google Ads and Facebook Ads) and analytical tools including Google Analytics. Familiarity with social media platforms, content management systems (CMS) and email marketing tools is also required.

Working Hours
During term time (36 weeks per year) the hours of work are 8.30am–5.00pm Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute lunch break. During school holidays, hours may remain the same or reduce to three days per week, by agreement. Some evening and weekend working may occasionally be required, for which time off in lieu will be given.

Salary & Benefits
The full-time salary is £30,000 per annum (pro‑rata if the reduced holiday hours option is taken). Benefits include an employer pension contribution, free school lunch during term time, free on‑site parking, and use of the indoor swimming pool and fitness suite.

Application Process
The closing date for applications is noon on Tuesday 24 March. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 1 April. Applications must include a completed Exeter School application form. For safeguarding purposes, a CV alone cannot be accepted.

Equal Opportunity & Safeguarding
Exeter School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Employment is subject to two satisfactory references provided specifically for this post and satisfactory DBS clearance.

Sponsorship Note on Sponsorship
We regret to inform you that we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.