Head of Marketing and Communications (Maternity Cover)
- Organisation: City of London School for Girls
- Location: East London
- Tenure: Full-time
- Closing Date: Monday 2 February 2026
We are currently seeking to fill the position of Head of Marketing and Communications (Maternity Cover) at City of London School for Girls.
We are seeking an exceptional, strategic, and visionary Head of Marketing and Communications to help lead and shape the schools brand narrative, enhance visibility and support student recruitment. This is a pivotal role, responsible for developing and delivering an integrated marketing and communications strategy that aligns with the schools ethos, values, and aims.
This role is offered as a one-year fixed-term contract as maternity leave cover from May 2026.
Purpose of the post
Under the direction of the Director of External Relations, lead on the development and delivery of plans and strategies for marketing and communications activities at City of London School for Girls in accordance with the schools strategic goals. Lead on all marketing activities, including copywriting, event management, developing the schools relationship with key stakeholders, managing publications, acting as a brand ambassador, managing advertising campaigns and commissioning and liaising with designers and photographers. Position the school as a sector leader through clear brand messaging, targeted campaigns, and high-impact storytelling. Oversee marketing and communication strategies for the school with measured and costed plans for delivering targets. Actively promote the school and develop new opportunities for promotion through events, advertising, feeder schools, school fairs and schools shows etc.
Line manage the communications and marketing team. Reporting to: Director of External Relations Responsible for: Communications Officer, Content and Digital Media Officer (to be appointed spring 2026)
Salary: £49,140 to £55,000 plus Market Forces, dependent on experience.
The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.
We are currently seeking to fill the position of Head of Marketing and Communications (Maternity Cover) at City of London School for Girls.
Description
We are seeking an exceptional, strategic, and visionary Head of Marketing and Communications to help lead and shape the schools brand narrative, enhance visibility and support student recruitment. This is a pivotal role, responsible for developing and delivering an integrated marketing and communications strategy that aligns with the schools ethos, values, and aims.
This role is offered as a one-year fixed-term contract as maternity leave cover from May 2026.
Purpose of the post
Under the direction of the Director of External Relations, lead on the development and delivery of plans and strategies for marketing and communications activities at City of London School for Girls in accordance with the schools strategic goals. Lead on all marketing activities, including copywriting, event management, developing the schools relationship with key stakeholders, managing publications, acting as a brand ambassador, managing advertising campaigns and commissioning and liaising with designers and photographers. Position the school as a sector leader through clear brand messaging, targeted campaigns, and high-impact storytelling. Oversee marketing and communication strategies for the school with measured and costed plans for delivering targets. Actively promote the school and develop new opportunities for promotion through events, advertising, feeder schools, school fairs and schools shows etc.
Line manage the communications and marketing team. Reporting to: Director of External Relations Responsible for: Communications Officer, Content and Digital Media Officer (to be appointed spring 2026)
Salary: £49,140 to £55,000 plus Market Forces, dependent on experience.
The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.
