Digital Communications and Events Executive

Job Introduction
Are you passionate about creating engaging communications and events to further the aims of a charitable organisation in the field of education? The Repton Foundation provides truly life-changing bursary places to children who have the potential, but lack the financial means, to access a world class education at a leading co-educational independent day and boarding school.

With an ambitious development plan to see the school through to its 470th anniversary in 2027 and beyond, Repton School is looking for a dynamic, creative and resourceful self-starter to support all aspects of engagement with Old Reptonian alumni, parents and other stakeholders in furthering the aims of the charitable Repton Foundation and the Old Reptonian Society through fundraising and social networking.

Quality of communication is critical to the success of these activities and requires creative flair, attention to detail and a passion for content creation. The role reports to the Development Director.

Please see the attached job pack for a detailed description of the role.

**Skills & Experience**

**Essential**
- Social media-savvy with an aptitude for content creation and an eye for design
- Excellent writing and editing skills with the ability to articulate messages clearly
- Aptitude for working with various digital systems including CRM (e.g. Salesforce), website, communications platform (e.g. Mailchimp) and event ticketing platform (e.g. Little Box Office)
- In-depth working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Self-starter with superb organisational and project planning skills and attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with people at all levels
- Educated to degree/diploma or equivalent level

**Desirable**
- Experience in a creative agency or in-house digital marketing role ideal
- Photography and graphic design skills a plus
- Event management experience

About Repton School
Repton School, founded in 1557, is a leading co-educational School situated in the historic village of Repton. Five miles from Burton upon Trent and eight miles from Derby, Repton lies in the very centre of England. The School boasts a consistently fine academic record and is active and successful in a wide range of other activities. The School’s 600 plus pupils, both boys and girls, are predominantly boarders. Each belongs to one of the ten boarding houses. Repton prides itself on its long and close association with the village.

With the establishment of Repton Dubai in 2007, Repton was a pioneer among UK independent schools in establishing overseas ‘branches’. Repton International Schools Ltd has now established a family of six international schools (seven as of September), with four in the UAE, one in China, one in Malaysia and Repton Cairo opening in September. The School takes great pride in its international family and works closely with its overseas partners to ensure that each Repton International school fully reflects the ethos and values of the UK school.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, therefore the following shall be deemed to be included, in addition to the duties that you may be required to perform:
Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.

Under the Sexual Offences Act 2003 it is a criminal offence for a person over 18 (e.g. teacher, matron, sports coach) to have a sexual relationship with a child under 18 where that person is in a position of trust in respect of that child, even if the relationship is consensual. This applies where the child is in full-time education and the person works in the same establishment as the child, even if s/he does not teach the child. Moreover, whatever the age of the pupil, a sexual relationship between an employee and a pupil will be considered an abuse of a position of trust and gross misconduct, likely to result in dismissal.

Package Description
**Location**: Repton School

**Contract Type**: Permanent, all year round

**Hours of work**: Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5.30pm. Working occasional evenings/Saturdays is required for events. Some degree of flexi-hours and working from home is supported, where operationally feasible.

**Salary**: Competitive, commensurate with skills and experience.

**Benefits**: Employer Pension Scheme, Sports Centre Membership, generous holiday allowance - 25 days, plus bank holidays plus Christmas Closedown (five days).