Digital Marketing Executive (Content & Social)
Role details
Job location
Tech stack
Job description
Free lunch * Flexible working options * Beautiful campus
Lingfield College is looking for a creative and proactive Digital Marketing Executive to join our friendly Marketing Team.
This is a hands-on, content-led role where you'll capture and create engaging social media content, from short-form video and photography to day-to-day storytelling across our digital channels. You'll play a key role in bringing school life to life online and supporting our wider marketing campaigns.
If you're full of ideas, enjoy working at pace, and love creating content that people actually engage with, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive and vibrant environment.
This is a full-time position for 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.
About Lingfield College
Lingfield College is a thriving independent day school in Surrey, educating pupils from Nursery to Sixth Form on one welcoming and green campus. Our warm and supportive community makes this a fantastic place to work, offering strong professional development opportunities and excellent facilities.
What You'll Do
- Create short-form video, photography, reels, and graphics
- Manage and schedule social media content across key platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Threads)
- Capture content around the School, bringing daily life to life online
- Write copy for social media, blogs, newsletters, and the website
- Update website content (CMS) and support SEO
- Assist with paid digital advertising (Meta Ads, Google Ads)
- Build and manage monthly content calendars
- Track digital performance and provide insights
- Work closely with staff, pupils and external creative partners
- Work with our external videography agency to plan, support and repurpose long-form video content for social and digital channels
- Support school events and the wider marketing activity.
The Person
- Experience in digital marketing or social media.
- Strong video and photography skills.
- Proficiency with Canva (essential) and video editing tools (e.g. CapCut, Veed or Adobe).
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Highly organised, proactive and creative.
- A collaborative team player with a can-do approach.
Experience in education is welcome but not essential.
Hours & Benefits
- Full-time, 40 hours per week (8.30am-4.30pm with a paid lunch break).
- Flexible working options, including reduced school-holiday hours, may be considered.
- Paid holiday entitlement plus bank holidays.
- Complimentary lunch and refreshments (term time).
- Pension scheme.
- Free onsite parking.
- Access to our sports facilities and Fitness Suite.
- Cycle to Work & EV Car Schemes.
- Staff fee remission (conditions apply).
- CPD and training opportunities.
How to Apply
Please download and review the full Recruitment Pack on our website before applying.
Applications must be submitted via the Lingfield College website, and should include:
- Your CV
- A one-page covering letter outlining your interest and suitability
Closing date for completed applications: Tuesday 5 May 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview and asked to complete the School's application form and provide two referees.
Lingfield College is committed to safeguarding our children. The successful candidate will be required to provide an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, and a Disqualification by Association declaration before any appointment is confirmed. At Lingfield College, we uphold fundamental British values and expect all employees to do the same. Lingfield College is an Equal Opportunities employer.
Requirements
- Experience in digital marketing or social media.
- Strong video and photography skills.
- Proficiency with Canva (essential) and video editing tools (e.g. CapCut, Veed or Adobe).
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Highly organised, proactive and creative.
- A collaborative team player with a can-do approach.
Experience in education is welcome but not essential.
Benefits & conditions
- Full-time, 40 hours per week (8.30am-4.30pm with a paid lunch break).
- Flexible working options, including reduced school-holiday hours, may be considered.
- Paid holiday entitlement plus bank holidays.
- Complimentary lunch and refreshments (term time).
- Pension scheme.
- Free onsite parking.
- Access to our sports facilities and Fitness Suite.
- Cycle to Work & EV Car Schemes.
- Staff fee remission (conditions apply).
- CPD and training opportunities.
