Marketing and Communications Manager; Maternity Cover

Marketing and Communications Manager (Maternity Cover)

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We are COBIS, a global membership network of quality‑assured British international schools, education professionals and trusted partners. Our mission is to support and empower schools in their provision of high‑quality education.

We connect school communities internationally. With more than 330 members in 86 countries worldwide, representing over 260,000 students and 18,000 teachers, we understand that every school operates in a unique context but shares the common goal of developing students who will have a positive impact on society.

We invite candidates who want to work with inspiring, diverse, dynamic school communities from around the world and be part of a supportive, hard‑working team.

COBIS is looking to appoint a Marketing and Communications Manager (maternity cover) to join the team from March 2026. The role will lead the delivery and management of COBIS’s marketing and communications strategy, oversee campaigns and content to engage members, and promote growth.
This is a rewarding and varied role, working as part of the friendly, dedicated COBIS team.

100% of COBIS employees feel valued and respected in their role (staff wellbeing survey 24/25).

The Marketing and Communications Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategies that promote COBIS’s mission, services and events to its global network of British international schools. This role focuses on ensuring consistent, high‑quality communications across all channels, and on delivering clear engagement and acquisition campaigns that contribute to COBIS’s growth ambitions and to its global brand strength.

The role leads all COBIS marketing and communications activity, driving member acquisition, engagement and retention; managing campaigns, digital strategy, social media, branding and collateral; supporting business development and international outreach; delivering conference and webinar communications; ensuring data and website accuracy; overseeing reporting, budgets and PR; nurturing partnerships; and line‑managing the marketing team while maintaining timely, strategic communications aligned to organisational priorities.

• Provide outstanding customer service at all times, including responding to enquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Actively promote and support the COBIS commitment to safeguarding, child protection and the welfare of children, young people and adults.
• Maintain a working environment in which equity, inclusivity and diversity is respected and equality of opportunity is promoted.
• Ensure a positive image to customers and other individuals and organisations, and promote the COBIS brand, activities and services by whatever means are appropriate and available.
• Attend the COBIS Annual Conference in London, in May, and provide support as required.

These are the key tasks as currently defined. They are not listed in priority order and the successful candidate will be expected to take on such variations as are reasonable for this level of responsibility.

A successful candidate will bring strong experience across multi‑channel marketing, digital communications, content creation, lead generation, data‑driven decision‑making and team management, backed by excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills, a proactive and customer‑focused mindset, cultural awareness, and a commitment to safeguarding—ideally complemented by sector experience, relevant qualifications and additional skills in PR, events or video production.

• Role available from early March 2026.
• Salary package from £55 000 per annum. The position is full‑time; significant part‑time (e.g. four days/week) will also be considered.
• Working hours:
  
  9:00‑17:00 with a half‑hour lunch; flexibility around hours will also be considered.
• Hybrid/remote working with a flexible working policy.
• Candidate must…