Digital Content And Communications Officer

Job description / Role

Job overview

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen to lead on the creation and delivery of high-quality digital content and communications that promote the values, achievements, and community of Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet. This role will manage the school’s digital presence across social media, websites, and email campaigns, ensuring consistent branding and engaging storytelling that enhances the school’s reputation.

The postholder will bring creative ideas, technical skill and a strong eye for detail across multiple platforms to further strengthen the school’s brand and support its educational mission.

We are looking for a dynamic, collaborative and self-motivated individual able to demonstrate:

• An impressive portfolio of creative content, including some graphic design, photography and video production.
• Exceptional communication skills to engage with a variety of stakeholders.
• An ability to adapt tone and content to suit a variety of audiences and media, developing powerful stories and interesting angles on news.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Confidence in using editing, production, content management and graphic design software.
• A proactive and innovative mindset, willing to share ideas and support colleagues, thus making a wide contribution to the life of the school.

The postholder will work closely with the Head of External Relations and be based in a welcoming and professional Business Administration team.

Described by the Good Schools Guide as one of the most inspiring learning environments they have ever come across, Queen Elizabeth’s School offers a state school experience like no other. With over 450 years of heritage, it is today one of the highest-performing and most sought-after schools in the country. An academically selective secondary school for boys, its mission is to produce young men who are confident, able and responsible, ready to thrive in the modern world and unleash their boundless potential to make a positive impact on society.

With a new strategic plan, ambitious estates strategy and pioneering partnership to take a Queen Elizabeth’s education overseas, this is a hugely exciting and important time to be joining the Elizabethan community.

The contractual terms will be agreed on appointment, but it is anticipated that our new colleague will work Monday to Friday, term-time only.

The school offers supportive terms of employment, generous training opportunities, and membership of the local government pension scheme.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Queen Elizabeth’s is a dynamic school supported by a diverse and enthusiastic community of staff, pupils, parents and alumni. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and from those with disabilities.

Queen Elizabeth’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.