Head of Marketing and Communications

Cambridge International School

Place of work
Úprkova 3, Bratislava
Contract type
full-time
Start date
ASAP or by agreement
Wage (gross)
2 000 EUR/monthOur offer may be higher based on your skills and experience.

Information about the position

Job description, responsibilities and duties

The Cambridge International School (CIS) in Bratislava, Slovakia, is seeking a dynamic, organised, energetic leader to join our growing school as Head of Marketing and Communications. The appointed candidate will have overall responsibility for the design, co-ordination and implementation of the CIS marketing strategy across our main school and kindergartens and will play a significant role in the marketing of our new campus and 21st century learning approach. They will also lead our admissions, parent relations and reception team, and take responsibility for our communications strategy, engagement with stakeholders and whole outward facing approach as an organisation.

Some of the responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • implementing a clear and strategic CIS marketing strategy across our group of educational establishments
  • maintaining the school brand, raising brand awareness, and ensuring all brand messages and communications to stakeholders are consistent and of high quality
  • promoting the school in the wider community and setting up successful partnerships
  • planning and implementing stakeholder surveys and carrying out market research
  • overseeing the school Admissions process
  • overseeing our whole school approach to parent relations
  • managing the school website and social media presence
  • working closely with agencies, media contacts and suppliers
  • producing, maintaining and appropriately distributing all promotional and publication materials and merchandise for the School
  • producing all visual materials such as photos and school videos
  • working closely with the School’s management to drive overall strategic goals and developing strategies to drive school growth and raise standards

Employee perks, benefits

  • Excellent working environment and conditions in a friendly and highly progressive school
  • Future career progression in a highly successful and growing educational group
  • Multisport card
  • Employee professional development (trainings, courses, conferences etc. paid by CIS)
  • Healthy and highly subsidised lunches in school canteen

Information about the selection process

In order to apply, please send a CV and a cover letter in ENGLISH, addressed to the Director, Mr. Aaron J. G. King, explaining how you meet the requirements of the role. All applications will be considered carefully and objectively against pre-determined criteria.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Prior to the interview, the candidates will be asked to submit a practical marketing task.

Requirements for the employee

Candidates with education suit the position

University education (Bachelor's degree)
University education (Master's degree)
Postgraduate (Doctorate)

Educational Specialization

Marketing

Language skills

English - Advanced (C1) and Slovak - Proficiency (C2)

Other knowledge

Microsoft PowerPoint - Advanced
Microsoft Outlook - Advanced
Microsoft Word - Advanced
Microsoft Excel - Advanced
TYPO3 - Advanced
Adobe Photoshop - Advanced
Adobe Lightroom - Advanced
Adobe Illustrator - Advanced
Adobe InDesign - Advanced
Canva - Advanced
Adobe Premiere Pro - Advanced

Driving licence

B

Personality requirements and skills

  • Experience of creating strategic marketing plans for organisations
  • Experience with content management systems, social media, digital analytics, etc.;
  • Awareness of new digital trends and practical experience in using digital tools;
  • Highly developed IT skills including Microsoft Office, Photoshop (other skills advantage);
  • Experience in digital marketing / digital comms, engaging online audiences and writing for the web;
  • Strong professional communication and presentation skills including excellent written and verbal communication both in English and Slovak;
  • Demonstrated, outstanding writing, editing and proof reading skills in English and Slovak with strong attention to detail and a creative approach;
  • Experience in photography, editing and graphic design;
  • A team player who is willing to share knowledge and assistance as well as being open to learning and applying new skills/knowledge;
  • Ability to work to strict and tight deadlines with high quality outcomes;
  • Works well under pressure and able to handle multiple tasks
  • Experience within a school or related sector is highly desirable, but not essential.

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Brief description of the company

CIS is constituted by a full Primary and Secondary School and is the focal campus of the Cambridge family, which currently includes four Cambridge International Kindergartens (Funiversities) across Bratislava. CIS offers an outstanding International education, centred on the Cambridge Pathway and enhanced by the Slovak National Curriculum, but with a focus always on international best practice. The School itself is located in the charming and scenic Staré Mesto District, in a friendly and quiet residential area of Bratislava, near the beautiful Horsky Park.

Number of employees

100-149 employees

Contact

ID: 4053014  Dátum zverejnenia: 26.3.2021  Základná zložka mzdy (brutto): 2 000 EUR/month