We are seeking a proactive, creative and highly organised Marketing and Communications Executive to elevate the school’s reputation through outstanding organic social media, content creation, and press and media relations. This is a content and PR focused role.

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Description

Located within Chester’s historic Roman walls, The Queen’s School is a vibrant, forward looking independent day school for girls aged 3–18.

This role focuses primarily on brand‑building and reputation‑enhancing activity – shaping compelling stories, generating positive media coverage, and showcasing the energy, talent and confidence of our pupils, staff and wider Queen’s community. You will own all organic social media and manage day‑to‑day PR activity, while collaborating closely with the Marketing, Admissions and Development team on wider marketing campaigns, strategic projects and storytelling opportunities. You’ll work across the school community, surfacing great stories, capturing content, building relationships, and ensuring our communications reflect our brand values and high standards.

You’ll be a confident, creative communicator and content‑maker who thrives on variety – happily flexing from fun, high‑energy reels to emotive storytelling and longer‑form thought leadership, and much more in between!

Why join us?

A key member of a fun and ambitious marketing function, you’ll help shape the school’s public narrative and play a visible role in telling authentic stories that build trust, advocacy and community engagement.

Remuneration

The salary is £27,229.00 per annum

Hours of Work

Full‑time, with flexible working arrangements considered

Benefits

· A strong sense of community

· Supportive colleagues

· A competitive salary

· Pension scheme

· School fees discounted

· Subsidised meals and refreshments available

· Access to 24/7 online GP and other health and well-being experts

· On-site parking

· Regular social events

How to Apply

If, having read the candidate brochure, you would like to apply for this post, please complete The Queen’s School application form available at https://www.thequeensschool.co.uk/our-school/job-vacancies/marketing-and-communications-executive/ together with a letter of application. When writing your letter, you should include:

• Your career experience to date.
• Your reasons for applying for this post at The Queen’s School.
• The experience and skills which you feel would equip you for this role.

Please submit your completed application form and letter to [email protected] by 9am on Monday 1 June 2026. Please note, we cannot accept applications that are not on The Queen’s School application form.

Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 4 June 2026.

For further information, please explore our website https://www.thequeensschool.co.uk or contact Hilary Davies, Director of Marketing, Admissions and Development ([email protected]) for an informal discussion.

The Queen’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post is also subject to a negative response to an enquiry as to a prohibition order that has been made by the Secretary of State. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.