Digital Content & Marketing Officer
Part-Time (24 hours per week, 3 days per week) | Fixed-Term
Salary: £16,785.60 per annum (£27,967 FTE)
Are you a creative content creator with a passion for social media, photography, videography and digital content?
We're looking for a talented Digital Content & Marketing Officer to join our Marketing & Communications team and help bring the Kent College story to life. This is an exciting opportunity to create engaging content, capture memorable moments and showcase the experiences, achievements and opportunities that make our school community unique.
If you're creative, proactive and full of ideas, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing:
Working closely with the Head of Marketing, you'll play a key role in promoting the College through engaging and innovative content.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Creating and publishing engaging content across social media platforms
- Producing high-quality photography and videography content
- Writing website articles, news stories and marketing copy
- Designing digital and print marketing materials using Canva and other design tools
- Supporting marketing campaigns and student recruitment initiatives
- Updating and maintaining website content
- Monitoring social media performance and audience engagement
- Supporting Open Mornings, Experience Days and other key school events
- Managing digital photography and video libraries
- Creating content for digital signage across the campus
About You
We're looking for someone who combines creativity with excellent organisational skills and enjoys working in a busy and collaborative environment.
You'll ideally have:
- Experience creating engaging digital and social media content
- Strong photography, videography and editing skills
- Confidence using social media platforms and content creation tools
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- A proactive, enthusiastic and positive attitude
Why Join Kent College?
Kent College is a co-educational school with a Methodist foundation. The school is located in Canterbury, just one hour from the centre of London by train. The Senior School (11 – 18 years) has some 600 boys and girls, approximately one-third boarding and two-thirds day. This is a fabulous opportunity to work for a happy, caring and successful school in which pupils feel supported and encouraged to aim for high standards of achievement and conduct.
The school was graded as excellent in all categories in the recent inspection conducted by ISI in October 2022, the Independent Schools Inspectorate that conducts inspections on behalf of the Secretary of State for Education.
We offer a range of benefits at KC, including: private healthcare with Benenden Health, retail and gym membership discounts, free lunch during term time, salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and home and tech scheme, among many others.
Safer Recruitment statement
Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, qualifications, experience checks, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks, and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.
How to Apply
Applications must be made via Kent College’s online application system. CVs or details sent directly to us cannot be considered.
Application Closing Date: 1 November 2026
Role Start Date: Asap
Early applications are encouraged as Kent College reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date should a suitable candidate be identified.
Digital Content and Marketing Officer in Canterbury employer: Kent College, Canterbury
Kent College Canterbury is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing work environment for Nursery Practitioners. With a focus on employee well-being, the role provides a unique 4-day work week, allowing for a better work-life balance, alongside benefits such as on-site parking, free lunches during term time, and a cycle-to-work scheme. The college fosters professional growth and collaboration, making it an ideal place for those passionate about early childhood education.
