Communications Manager - The Guardian : Job Details

Jeannine Manuel School is seeking a dynamic and creative Communications Manager to join our Admissions, Communications & Development team. The successful candidate will be a skilled communicator with a passion for storytelling, brand building, and community engagement. This role is pivotal in shaping the school’s voice, both internally and externally, and fostering meaningful connections with our stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the school’s communication strategy across various channels, including the website, social media, newsletters, and press releases.
• Craft compelling content that reflects the school’s mission, values, and achievements to engage parents, prospective families, students, and the wider community.
• Manage the school’s social media presence, including content creation, scheduling, and engagement.
• Work closely with the Admissions and Development teams to support recruitment efforts and fundraising initiatives with creative communication campaigns.
• Monitor and report on communication metrics to assess the effectiveness of strategies and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure consistent branding and messaging across all platforms and communications.
• Assist in organising school events and managing communications related to these activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with media contacts and handle media inquiries.

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience in communications, PR, or a related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to create clear, engaging, and inspiring content.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, able to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience of digital marketing and social media, including knowledge of best practices for platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
• Creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and develop innovative communication solutions.
• A keen eye for detail, ensuring all communications are accurate, professional, and aligned with the school’s brand.
• Experience with website content management systems (CMS), email marketing platforms, and basic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite).
• A team-oriented approach, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Familiarity with bilingual environments (English-French) is a plus, though not essential.
• A genuine passion for education and working with young people.

About Jeannine Manuel School:

Jeannine Manuel School is a bilingual (English-French) independent school for 3-18 year-olds located in Bloomsbury, central London. We are committed to promoting cultural exchange and academic excellence, fostering a global outlook in our students. The Communications Manager will play a key role in advancing our mission and sharing the school’s successes with a broad audience.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.
• A generous benefits package which includes access to CPD, private medical insurance and a generous pension scheme. Bursaries are available for the children of staff employed by the School.
• The opportunity to join a passionate, forward-thinking team in a vibrant and growing school environment.

The successful candidate will be subject to DBS checks as part of our commitment to safeguarding children and young people.

Jeannine Manuel School is a committed equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

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