West Island School is looking for a Development & Communications Manager on a full-time basis.  This is a permanent full-time position starting in August 2022 with Annual Leave and Medical Coverage benefits.

ROLE SUMMARY

• Responsible for the management of print publications, advertising, marketing efforts and major fundraising initiatives in coordination with the Principal and ESF Centre.  Position could be either a 12 month contract or active for 11 months of each year with the option of unpaid leave during the summer holidays to suit a working professional with young children. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Communications:

• Oversee internal and external communications (hard and soft), ensuring all communications are to a high standard: proofread, edit and meet branding guidelines
• Distribute communications through school App and email, ensuring all communication is streamlined
• Respond to and resolve requests for information, clarification, and assistance which arise
• Work collaboratively with the school community to develop and edit school communications including weekly bulletin, PTA magazine (quarterly), yearbook, annual report, staff handbooks, brochures, programmes, micro-sites, etc.
• Promote the school by monitoring and developing the school website and social media accounts
• Attend Communication Development meetings at ESF Centre
• Respond to Press requests and log all press involving the school
• Co-ordinate official school photographs eg liaise with the photographer, prepare schedules and book venues.
• Manage Display Coordinator so that internal communication boards are attractive, and updated
• Promote the school to internal stakeholders.

Alumni Development:

• Support development of the Alumni Association through ESF Connect and collaborating with ESF Alumni Development central team
• Manage Alumni website and database of members, keeping content and information as up to date and complete as possible
• Promote Alumni Association to leaving students, support organisation and promotion of events as needed eg Alumni Reunions
• Create and develop publications and communications for Alumni e.g. websites, annual brochures, regular newsletters, and other social media options
• Collaborate with Careers Team to identify Alumni opportunities for publicity – alumni panels, etc.

Events:

• Assisting with organising and marketing of school events from the creation of peripherals to managing ticket sales and handling PR

Community Development:

• Develop and direct strategy for the communications and fundraising programmes
• Support fundraising initiatives, including those of the PTA

Marketing:

• Collaborate with Admissions secretary and Business Manager to develop marketing strategies and activities for ongoing admissions
• Promote school profile to external audiences for attracting new students

General:

• Assist with general office enquiries, visitors & telephones when required
• Support effective communication in response to crisis situations such as inclement weather warnings
• Lead and develop communications and basic graphics production training sessions for staff or student activities
• Oversee student yearbook CAS activity.

Performs other duties and assumes accountabilities as apparent or as delegated, including mutually agreed upon objectives

REPORTING TO

• Principal and/or Business Manager

REQUIREMENTS:

EXPERIENCE

• Educated to a Degree Level
• At least 3 years of relevant experience

ABILITIES

• Excellent hands-on experience producing high quality publications for online and offline media
• Accurate data entry and administrative support
• Willingness to maintain professional competency through professional development and networking

KNOWLEDGE

• Excellent native-level written and spoken English
• Microsoft Office software including Publisher & Powerpoint
• Graphic and website design software

COMPETENCIES

• Attention to details and Interpersonal skills
• Able to multitask and manage time effectively with good time management skills
• Excellent Communication skills (English medium, Cantonese is not essential)
• Written English to a high standard.
• Independent, competent to work under pressure
• Interest in working with students
• Proactive working attitude, result orientated
• Team player and flexible

The school’s aims and code of conduct should be embraced and promoted. West Island School’s policies should be adhered to, at all times whilst ensuring safe working practices are followed in accordance with the school’s policies.

Applicants must be a permanent Hong Kong resident or possess a valid visa to work in Hong Kong.

Visuals of West Island School

Flipbook (WIS in the NEWS)