Location: George Watson’s College, Edinburgh
Contract Type: Fixed term contract for 4 months initially with the possibility of extension.
Working hours: 36.25 hours per week with the requirement for some evening and weekend work. Flexibility is therefore required.
Salary: £27,903 - £31,138 (based on 36.25 hours and 52 weeks)
Benefits: Eight weeks annual leave (two to be taken at Christmas and New Year, automatic enrolment in the contributory support staff defined contribution pension scheme, Membership of the Galleon Club (the school’s fitness club)
George Watson’s College wishes to appoint an Interim Marketing and Events Assistant to support the Marketing and Admissions team by creating compelling social media content, promoting our brand, and assisting with the administration and delivery of pupil recruitment events.
Based at our 52-acre campus in Edinburgh, this is an exciting early career opportunity to work in a fast-paced marketing team that sits at the heart of delivering our school's new strategy. Suited to a recent graduate or early career marketing assistant with great content creation skills, a wealth of ideas, a passion for digital and an eye for detail, the primary focus of this role is to create engaging, timely and high-quality social media content that supports the School's brand and showcases everyday life at Watson's.
With a busy calendar of recruitment events, school activities and campaigns, the successful candidate will help us tell our story in an engaging and entertaining way to prospective parents, current families and members of our Watsonian community.
In addition to content creation, the role will provide administrative support for our programme of recruitment events, helping ensure events are delivered efficiently and to a consistently high standard. We value ideas, creativity and energy and are looking for someone who brings their own passion and enthusiasm to the role as well as a talent for writing copy and digital content creation.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, please click the button. Please include a letter of application outlining your suitability for the role addressed to Ms Jane Wilson, Director of External Affairs.
If you require more information about the School, please visit our school website.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 15 September 2026
Interview date: To be confirmed
Social media and content creation
- Proactively attend school events, activities and key moments to capture engaging photo and video content.
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Plan, create and publish a variety of social media content, including:
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Brand awareness posts
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Event promotions
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Organic content showcasing everyday life at Watson's
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Short-form video and visual content.
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Work with colleagues from across the school to identify content opportunities that align with marketing objectives.
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Ensure all content reflects the Watson's tone of voice, brand identity and guidelines.
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Create high-quality graphics and visual assets using Canva.
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Assist with maintaining the social media content calendar and scheduling posts where required.
Events & administrative support
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Provide administrative support for recruitment and admissions events.
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Assist with event logistics, communications, registrations and preparation of materials.
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Support the Marketing and Admissions team with general administrative tasks as required.
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Contribute and attend recruitment events.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
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A proactive, enthusiastic and self-motivated approach.
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Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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Confidence in identifying content opportunities and working independently.
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Strong written communication skills and an eye for engaging digital content.
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Proficiency in Canva and confidence creating content for social media platforms.
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Excellent attention to detail.
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An understanding of branding and the importance of maintaining consistent brand standards.
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Strong interpersonal skills and confidence engaging with staff and pupils while capturing content.
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Flexibility to attend school events as required.
Key attributes
We are looking for someone who is:
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Creative and curious.
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Highly organised, dependable and proactive.
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Adaptable and willing to get involved across a wide range of activities.
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Self-motivated.
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Passionate about storytelling and digital communications.
George Watson's College sits in the heart of Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh, providing a world-class education for children and young people from Preschool to Senior 6.
We encourage our pupils to develop a love of learning through an inspiring curriculum and an extensive and inclusive enrichment programme, which are underpinned by the four values we live by: aim high, be kind, join in and respect all.
Our school is a place where pupils have the freedom to thrive, succeed, explore, perform, and grow, giving them the opportunity to discover their own limitless potential.
Preschool, junior and senior pupils all learn and play on the same 52-acre campus, where our sports facilities, music school, art department, technology building and drama studios are within walking distance.
We offer our pupils one of the widest extra-curricular programmes you will find anywhere, plus the opportunity to travel internationally during their time with us, and a broad range of learning experiences outside the classroom.
Digital technology supports and enhances learning, with every pupil encouraged to use their device where it adds real value to developing skills and critical thinking.
Our school has an enviable reputation for the breadth of opportunities pupils have to get active, with around 25 different sports available to both girls and boys. Participation, excellence, professionalism and equality are the four cornerstones of our physical education and sport department here at Watson's.
When it comes to music and drama, our pupils are given the opportunity to co-produce stunning shows, delivering memorable performances that live long beyond school days.
Most importantly, the wellbeing of our pupils matters to us more than anything else. There are various ways we support pupils to proactively manage their mental health, while a range of peer-led programmes has created a culture in which we can all play our part.
All this means that when the sun shines we celebrate the happy moments, and when it doesn't we're there to protect and support, just as our motto says: ex corde caritas - love from the heart. www.gwc.org.uk
