Marketing and Social Media Assistant (FTC)

We are seeking a creative, organised and enthusiastic Marketing and Social Media Assistant to join our busy and vibrant school community. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with strong communication skills and a flair for digital content to help tell the story of our School, celebrate pupil achievement, and support our wider marketing and communications activity. Working closely with colleagues across the School, you will play a key role in creating engaging content that reflects our values, showcases school life, and strengthens our reputation within the local community and beyond. This is an excellent opportunity to join the friendly and dynamic Birkdale School team, providing essential support to the Head of Marketing and Registrar. Working within a small and experienced team, the ability to work independently, take initiative and manage priorities effectively will be essential. The role covers the full pupil journey, supporting with initial enquiries from prospective parents, and helping with open events through to pupils leaving us, your role will assist in ensuring that every family and pupil who engages with Birkdale School experiences a consistently positive experience. The role is for 35 hours per week, with some flexibility in working pattern. However, availability during core hours of 8.30am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday, is required, together with occasional evening and Saturday morning work for key events such as open days and admissions activities. The post will be based predominantly at Birkdale Senior School, with travel between school sites required. This is a fixed-term contract until 10 July 2027 and is all year round. The role offers an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career marketing professional to gain hands-on experience across a broad range of marketing and admissions activities within an independent school environment. The successful candidate will be encouraged to bring creativity, energy and i