This is an exciting opportunity to join a developing and ambitious External Relations function and play a key role in shaping how the Foundation promotes itself, engages prospective families and supports pupil recruitment.

Description

Pocklington School Foundation is seeking a creative, proactive and organised individual to join our forward-thinking External Relations team as Marketing and Communications Officer.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of marketing and communications activity across the Foundation, supporting pupil recruitment and helping to showcase the day-to-day life of our school community.

Working closely with the Marketing and Communications Manager and colleagues across the Foundation, the successful candidate will create engaging content across digital and print channels, manage day-to-day social media activity, support website development and help deliver marketing campaigns that engage prospective families and key stakeholders. They will play an important role in capturing and sharing the stories, achievements and experiences that make Pocklington School Foundation such a vibrant community.

The role offers a varied and hands-on mix of content creation, digital marketing, photography, videography and campaign support, making it ideal for someone who enjoys storytelling, creating engaging content and bringing ideas to life across multiple channels.

We are looking for someone with strong communication skills, creativity and excellent attention to detail, together with experience of creating digital content and supporting marketing activity. They will be confident using social media platforms, digital marketing tools and content creation software to deliver engaging marketing communications.

Twelve miles east of York, Pocklington School Foundation offers a unique working environment within a friendly market town, while remaining close to major cities and heritage coastlines. We are a thriving co-educational day and boarding Foundation committed to providing an outstanding educational experience within a strong and supportive community.

For further information please call 01759 322666 or email recruitment@pocklingtonschool.com

Closing date: 5pm 16 July 2026, Interviews will take place on 27 July 2026

At Pocklington School we strive to inspire, support & celebrate equity, diversity & inclusion, indeed this is so fundamental that it is one of our core strategic objectives. As such we are committed to promoting equality and diversity within our workforce. As part of our recruitment process, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability and age. We recognise the value of diverse perspectives and believe that a diverse team enhances innovation, creativity and success. We strive to create an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected and empowered to contribute their best.

Pocklington School Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.