Twyford School is seeking a creative, organised, and enthusiastic Marketing Assistant to support the day-to-day work of our Marketing Department. This creative and varied role is ideal for someone with a passion for digital content, social media, and storytelling who is looking to gain hands on marketing experience in a vibrant school environment.
Working closely with the Head of Marketing you will help manage our digital channels, assist with photography and video shoots, support marketing campaigns, and undertake a range of administrative tasks. You will also provide administrative support to the Registrar when required.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to high quality marketing outputs and help showcase the energy and life of the School community.
Why Join Us?
You’ll develop a varied portfolio of work, gain practical, hands on experience, and be supported by an experienced team - all within a warm, friendly school community.
To apply, please send your CV and a short covering note to [email protected].
- Closing date midday on Monday 29th June 2026
- Interviews will be held on Friday 3rd July 2026
Long-listed candidates will be asked to complete the School’s application form.
Marketing Assistant
Start Date: September 2026
Location: Twyford School, Winchester, Hampshire
Job Title: Marketing Assistant
Hours: Full-time (52 weeks). Plus some evening and Saturday working required (for which time off in lieu will be given).
Salary: £26,200 FTE
Line Manager: Head of Marketing
About the Role
Working alongside the Head of Marketing, the Marketing Assistant plays a key role in promoting the School, enhancing its reputation, and supporting pupil recruitment efforts. This is a dynamic and varied role involving marketing communications, digital content creation, social media and event support. The role also involves some administrative assistance support for the Registrar and Alumni & Development Manager.
1. Marketing & Communications
· Assist in implementing the School’s marketing strategy to support pupil recruitment and retention.
· Assist with the marketing of enterprise / commercial initiatives.
· Assist in creating, editing, and publish engaging content for the School’s website, newsletters, and social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn etc.)
· Maintain a content schedule ensuring timely coverage of School events, achievements, and activities.
Support the production of marketing materials including newsletters, brochures, flyers, and digital assets.
· Assist with school photography, photo editing, and video shoots, ensuring high‑quality visual assets for marketing channels.
· Monitor social media channels, ensuring consistent tone, prompt responses, and proactive engagement.
· Gather news stories, images and pupil/teacher quotes around the School.
· Liaise with external designers, photographers, and printers as required.
· Assist with maintaining brand consistency across all internal and external communications.
· Help manage website updates and monitor social media and web analytics.
4. General Administrative Duties
- Support the Registrar with the enquiries process, applications, and supporting documentation.
- Support the organisation and delivery of open mornings, induction events, and new pupil welcome activities.
- Provide support to the Alumni & Development Manager with event administration, catering, signage, photography, and post event tasks.
· Support the management and organisation of digital photo libraries and marketing archives.
· Assist with routine office duties including filing, data entry, stock management, and supplier coordination.
· Use InDesign to edit and prepare job descriptions and support with the social media advertising of job vacancies.
· Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the Headmaster or Bursar.
General Expectations of All Staff
· Follow the School’s safeguarding policy and prioritise pupil wellbeing.
· Contribute to the day-to-day running of the School and comply with policies and procedures.
· Treat pupils and colleagues with courtesy and respect.
· Participate in relevant training programmes.
· Work in a cooperative, diplomatic, and flexible manner.
- To carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Headmaster or Bursar.
The ideal candidate will
· Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail
· Be highly organised, reliable, and eager to learn, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines.
· Have experience or education in Marketing, Media, Digital Communications, Graphic Design or a related field.
· Be confident using social media platforms and digital design tools e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud including Illustrator and InDesign. Training will be provided.
· Be a creative thinker with an eye for photography, content creation, and visual storytelling.
· Be warm, friendly, and professional manner when dealing with families.
· Have discretion and respect for confidentiality.
- Have a willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends for school events.
This job description is not exhaustive. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties that are consistent with the role, to meet the evolving needs of the School. This job description will be regularly reviewed as the needs of the School adapt.
Pay: £26,200.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
