Job Description

Are you ready to play a key role coordinating marketing and corporate development projects to support our schools?

With over 1,200 employees, The Harpur Trust runs four outstanding independent schools; Bedford Girls' School, Bedford Modern School, Bedford School and Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School. We also give grants to local community projects and support education. Our mission is to nurture potential and improve people's lives.

As our Schools Marketing and Development Project Coordinator, you will play a key role coordinating cross-school projects to enhance the marketing and operational effectiveness of our schools.

Key responsibilities:

Marketing projects:

Coordinate and deliver cross-school marketing projects to grow the market share of Trust schools

Corporate development:

Coordinate corporate development activities carried out with colleagues that aim to generate increased income or reduce costs

Promoting cross-Trust education:

Support the delivery of cross-Trust marketing programmes relating to Pilgrims Pre Prep School.

Project administration:

Support the production and maintenance of project documents, coordinate project/progress meetings, collate meeting material, action recording and tracking, progress report production for a range of projects

About You:

Highly Organised & Detail-Oriented:

You have excellent organisational skills, planning and administration skills in a marketing or commercial environment and a keen eye for detail.

People Person:

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels.

Marketing:

Experience of coordinating, supporting and evaluating marketing programmes.

Project management:

Previous experience in successful project management, ideally in a marketing, sales or commercial environment is desirable.

What We Offer:

Collaborative Environment:

Work with a supportive and friendly team dedicated to making a positive impact.

Professional Development:

Opportunities for training and career growth within the Trust.

Competitive Benefits:

Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave allowance, generous pension schemes, free refreshments, health care scheme, and more.
As an organisation we have a big responsibility to inspire and develop the next generation and we're here to support our town to be a positive place for everyone living and working here. To do that, we need talented, professional, committed people with diverse voices, cultures, and experience. We look for people who are passionate about what they do, and who care about improving the lives of others.

We pride ourselves on providing a positive culture for all staff and we celebrate diversity in our workforce, recognising the wealth of ideas and experience that a diverse workforce can bring. Joining our team means working for a people-focussed organisation which does great things in and for our community.

Want to be part of our team? For more information go to www.harpurtrust.org.uk/jobs and apply online. To discuss the role further please contact Beth Marsom on 01234 369500.

Closing date:

12 May

Interviews:

w/c 12th and w/c 19th May

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is found, therefore early applications are encouraged.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Trust may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants.

The Harpur Trust a company limited by guarantee. Registered in England company number 3475202. Registered office: Pilgrim Centre, Brickhill Drive, Bedford MK41 7PZ. Registered charity number 1066861.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company pension
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person