Digital Content Assistant
The Marketing department at Haberdashers' Elstree Schools is a dynamic and busy team, working collaboratively to promote both the Boys' and Girls' Schools. Our work spans across Admissions, Commercial, and Development functions – from organising key events such as Open Days to promoting venue hire and supporting fundraising initiatives. We also produce outward-facing collateral, manage digital channels, and showcase the day-to-day life of our thriving schools.
We are seeking a creative, proactive, and detail-oriented Digital Content Assistant to support the delivery of our marketing and communications strategy. This is a varied and exciting role for someone with strong digital, organisational, and communication skills who thrives in a busy team environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Uphold the safeguarding and welfare of pupils, acting as a positive role model at all times.
* Support the delivery of the annual marketing and communications strategy, including digital campaigns and budget execution.
* Assist with research, planning, and development of new marketing solutions.
* Act as a brand guardian, ensuring guidelines, tone of voice, and visual identity are applied consistently across all materials.
* Manage and contribute to digital channels: website, email marketing, SEO/GEO, and social media (including reporting and analysis).
* Create high-quality content, including copywriting, design assets (Canva, InDesign), photography and video.
* Support Admissions with recruitment campaigns, including bespoke digital content for events and social channels.
* Liaise with external suppliers such as photographers, web agencies, and production companies.
* Collaborate closely with colleagues across Admissions, Commercial, and Development to deliver engaging events and communications.
* Contribute to wider school initiatives, producing collateral such as programmes, event publicity, and campaign materials.
About You
We are seeking Digital Content Assistant with:
* A Level, T Level or Btec Level 3 qualification or equivalent in Photography (or relevant equivalent)
* Delivering within agreed timings in a fast-paced environment
* Develop ideas and produce material and content that links to overall brand of the school
* Ability to adapt and move between multiple projects within the same day
What we offer:
* A competitive salary, commensurate with the candidate's experience
* Private Pension Scheme through Aegon
* Additional life insurance cover
* Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), providing confidential support and advice
* Financial assistance for obtaining further qualifications
* Extensive professional development training opportunities
* Free lunch and refreshments
* Free onsite parking and access to travel on the schools extensive coach network
* Free access to state-of-the-art sports facilities including the gym, swimming pool, and fitness classes
* Wellbeing initiatives and programmes, such as yoga, mindfulness sessions, and health checks
* Access to an online GP service, providing quick and convenient healthcare advice
* Access to Vivup, the staff benefits platform, featuring discounts, financial advice, and wellbeing resources
* Cycle-to-Work Scheme and other green travel incentives including Octopus Electric Vehicles
Applications will be reviewed as they arrive, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy sooner, please apply as soon as possible.
Haberdashers' Elstree' Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.