Social Media and Comms Coordinator

About the School

Welcome to Brighton College Prep Kensington, a happy and vibrant school for boys and girls aged 2 to 13.

As a part of the award-winning Brighton College family of schools, Brighton College Prep Kensington nurtures a culture of kindness, where the personal happiness of children is our priority.

In an environment of academic excellence and opportunities beyond the classroom, we celebrate the uniqueness of every child, fostering curiosity and confidence as they grow.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Media and Comms Coordinator to join our fantastic team.

About Cognita

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

About the role

As the Social Media and Comms Coordinator, you will play a key role in managing the brand presence of Brighton College Prep Kensington. Collaborating with the Headteacher, Marketing Manager, and other key stakeholders, you will develop a clear content strategy for each channel, ensuring clarity, consistency, and high-quality design and video aligned with the school’s brand and tone of voice.

You will be responsible for planning, creating, and curating content across all social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube, while exploring other relevant opportunities to engage target audiences. Working closely with the team, you’ll contribute to integrated, intelligent marketing plans and bring fresh ideas to the sector. Additionally, you will ensure exceptional communication with current parents, fostering a strong connection between them and the school.

As an innovative and dynamic presence in the team, you will creatively engage parents and showcase Brighton College Prep Kensington as an exceptional place to learn.

This is a full-time, permanent role on-site at Brighton College Prep Kensington.

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate will be someone with:

•Technical skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook skills. Experience in design packages such as: In Design, Photoshop or Canva

•Experience of managing communication campaigns

•Experience in Marketing and/or Brand Management and brand/business account management via: Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn

•Previous experience of working in a complex, busy, service-driven culture

•Experience of representing a brand via social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn an advantage)

•Experience with photography, videography and video editing

•Experience of content planning and creation

•First class writing skills and attention to detail

•Experience of independent education would be helpful but not essential

Benefits at Cognita

•Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience

•Free lunch provided during Term Time

•Holiday Allowance

•Free parking on site (subject to availability)

•School fee discount

•Exclusive third-party discounts

•Professional Development

How to Apply

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: Sunday 12th January.

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.