Senior Communications Officer

Description:

Senior Communications Officer

Location: Malvern College, Malvern, Worcestershire

Working pattern: Part time

Role overview

Malvern College is looking for a Senior Communications Officer to join the Malvernian Society, its Advancement team. It is a forward-looking team in a culture that emphasises the development of people.

The Malvernian Society connects former pupils of Malvern College, The Downs Malvern and Ellerslie School, past staff, parents, and alumni of Malvern College International schools. Its core aim is to foster a lifelong connection with the College (“Your Community for Life”). The Advancement team also leads fundraising for the College, so clear, inspiring and effective communication is central to its success.

As Senior Communications Officer, you will deliver professional, engaging communications to alumni, the wider community and College staff. You will encourage meaningful two-way engagement and make sure all communications reflect the College’s values and identity.

What you’ll be doing

Content and brand management

Develop and maintain an annual content calendar that reflects Advancement Team priorities and engages every part of the Malvernian community

Create and curate content across channels, including written articles, digital content, photography, video and social media

Encourage member-generated content and support two-way engagement with the community

Work with the College Marketing Department to share content and collaborate

Make sure all communications are consistent with the College’s brand, values and professional standards

Print and digital communications

Manage and develop the Society’s digital channels, including the website, social media (such as Facebook and Instagram), LinkedIn, e-newsletters and bulk email

Recommend and implement improvements to existing channels and evaluate new platforms where appropriate

Contribute to the development and delivery of the Society’s digital communications strategy

Manage external communications suppliers and agencies as required

Lead the planning, production and distribution of the annual OM Newsletter, coordinating contributors and production schedules

Community engagement

Build engagement and participation across all generations of the Malvernian community

Monitor and respond to enquiries across digital channels in a timely, professional manner

Manage the shared Society email account, responding to enquiries and directing requests as appropriate

Support initiatives that connect alumni, pupils, parents, staff and the wider Malvern College Family of Schools, including mentoring and careers-related opportunities

Identify and develop opportunities from community interactions that support the College’s strategic objectives

Fundraising communications

Create and deliver campaign communications in collaboration with the Director of Advancement and the Development team

Events

Represent the Malvernian Society at College and alumni events in the UK and, where required, internationally

Capture content and promote engagement before, during and after events

Team contribution

Support the Advancement Director in communicating and implementing the team’s strategy and priorities

Contribute to cross-team projects, including the analysis and communication of data and outcomes

Assist with planning, meeting coordination, agenda preparation and communicating actions and decisions

Safeguarding responsibilities

Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people you come into contact with

Report any safeguarding concerns, including low level concerns, to the Designated Safeguarding Lead or their Deputy in a timely manner

Additional information

Applications should be submitted no later than Friday 30th October 2026. Malvern College reserves the right to close this vacancy early, so please apply as soon as you can.

Malvern College provides an all round education for pupils aged 13 to 18 and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees are expected to share this commitment, to have regard to the Children Act 2004 and Keeping Children Safe in Education (as amended), and to attend appropriate safeguarding training. Candidates must be prepared to undergo child protection screening and an Enhanced DBS check.

References will be sought for shortlisted candidates and will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations relating to behaviour with children. Previous employers may be approached to verify experience or qualifications before interview.

All employees must take reasonable care not to endanger themselves or others at work and must co-operate with the College on its health and safety duties