Marketing, Communications & Admissions Officer Role


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£17.85 - £20.29
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Brighton, BN1 6NP
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	21 Aug 2026
Closing date:	4 Sept 2026

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Summary

Marketing, Communications & Admissions Officer (Secondary School)Location: Brighton, East Sussex

Contract: Temporary Assignment

Start Date: September 2026 on a temporary basis initially

Hours: 37 hours per week

Pay: £17.85 - £20.29 per hour (depending on experience)

Your New Role

Hays Education are working in partnership with a secondary school in Brighton & Hove to recruit a talented and proactive Marketing, Communications & Admissions Officer for a temporary assignment starting in September.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in promoting one of Brighton's leading secondary schools. You will lead on marketing, communications and admissions activities, while managing the school's reception service and supporting a range of engagement and transition events throughout the academic year.

Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and Director of Finance & Operations, you will help showcase the school's achievements, coordinate communications with families and stakeholders, and ensure prospective families experience a professional and welcoming admissions journey.

Key Responsibilities

- Marketing & Communications

- Lead the school's marketing and communication activities across a range of platforms.

- Manage and develop the school website, ensuring the content is accurate, engaging and up to date.

- Produce and coordinate newsletters, parent communications and promotional materials.

- Develop and manage the school's social media presence, including Instagram.

- Promote and protect the school brand across all communications.

- Coordinate the production of the school's publications

- Organise and promote key school events such as Open Evenings and Open Mornings.

- Support communications relating to Year 6 transition and prospective student recruitment.

- Build and maintain positive relationships with parents, carers, feeder schools and other stakeholders.

Admissions

- Lead the administrative and communication processes relating to student admissions.

- Coordinate Year 6 to Year 7 transition activities and associated communications.

- Support prospective families throughout the admissions process.

- Liaise with internal departments and partner primary schools to ensure smooth student transition arrangements.

- Review and improve admissions processes and procedures where appropriate.

Reception & Administrative Management

- Line manage and support the Reception team, ensuring a professional and welcoming front-of-house service.

- Coordinate reception cover and monitor service standards.

- Maintain and develop accurate manual and electronic record systems.

- Produce reports and analyse data as required.

- Manage confidential records and information in accordance with school policies.

- Provide high-level administrative support to senior leaders and other staff.

- Attend meetings and take minutes where required.

- Support ordering, purchasing and resource management activities.

- Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety procedures within the role's remit.

What You'll Need to Succeed

- Previous experience within a school, education setting or busy administrative environment.

- Experience in marketing, communications, admissions or stakeholder engagement.

- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce high-quality content.

- Strong organisational and project management skills.

- Experience managing websites, social media platforms and digital communications.

- Excellent IT skills and confidence using management information systems.

- The ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

- A professional, personable and customer-focused approach.

- Experience of supervising or managing staff would be advantageous.

- A current First Aid qualification would be desirable but is not essential. Training can be provided for the successful candidate if required.

What You'll Get in Return

- Competitive hourly rate of £17.85 - £20.29 per hour.

- Opportunity to work at a highly regarded Brighton secondary school.

- Ongoing support from a dedicated Hays Education consultant.

- Weekly pay.

- Access to Hays training resources.

What You Need to Do Now

If you're interested in this role, click Apply Now to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact the Hays Education team for further information.

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