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More and more people are choosing to learn English. When they do, they become part of an international community of English language learners. We are proud to be at that community's heart. Our learning materials are trusted by millions of teachers, educational institutions, parents, and learners worldwide. They can teach and learn on their own terms, make progress, and achieve their goals. Together, we move English language learning forward. About the Role As the new Marketing Manager for Assessment, you will play a key role in developing and delivering influencer marketing strategies for the Assessment Product Suite to drive usage and advocacy. This includes contributing to overall marketing strategy, planning, and execution, while taking the lead on specific tactics. Influencers will include teachers, agents, and key opinion leaders, and you will also support other projects within the Assessment area. Your responsibilities will involve creating and implementing influencer marketing strategies aligned with global and regional sales goals. You will set clear priorities, develop evidence-based campaigns, and ensure timely, on-budget execution with measurable KPIs. Collaboration with sales teams, coaching regions on influencer initiatives, and sharing best practices will be essential. Additionally, you will support major projects such as the Oxford Placement Test migration and the launch of Oxford Placement Test 2.0. We operate a hybrid working policy that requires a minimum of 2 days per week in the Oxford office. This is a 6 month fixed term contract covering maternity leave, with the possibility of an extension. About You Essential: • Customer-focused, solution-focused, team player., • Able to think creatively and demonstrate effective problem-solving skills., • Able to synthesize data and information and use to inform marketing plans., • Good communication skills., • Comfortable with change and open to learning (ie CRM and automation)., • Ability to multi-task and comfortable managing/working across different project teams., • Agility and demonstrate the capability to think ahead and plan proactively., • Previous experience in Assessment Marketing., • CIM qualification. Benefits We care about work/life balance here at OUP. With this in mind we offer 25 days' holiday that rises with service, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure (3-days) and a 35-hour working week. We are open to discussing flexibility in respect to working patterns, dependent on role. We also have a great variety of active employee networks and societies. We help make your money go further by contributing to your pension up to 12%, offering loans and savings schemes through our partnership with Salary Finance, in addition to travel to work schemes and access to a wide range of local discounts. This role comes with the added benefit of a discretionary annual payment. Please see our Rewards and Recognition page for more information. Queries Please contact with any queries relating to this role. We are committed to supporting diversity in our workforce, and ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and encourage applications from all.

The role St Edward’s Oxford is seeking an experienced Communications Manager (Media) to help raise the School’s profile locally, nationally and internationally. As one of the UK’s leading co-educational boarding and day schools, St Edward’s is in a dynamic period of growth, with recent advances in all areas of school life fuelling a period of significant momentum and expansion. This role offers an exciting opportunity to harness this progress and shape the way the School presents itself to the wider world. Our Communications Department is widely recognised for its creative, high-quality approach to marketing and communications, and the Communications Manager (Media) will play a central part in extending that reputation through impactful coverage of the School across print, digital and broadcast media. You will develop a clear and purposeful framework that supports the generation of this media coverage, ensuring it reflects and advances the School’s strategic objectives. Your work will directly support pupil recruitment, fundraising initiatives, commercial income generation, staff recruitment and the continued strengthening of the School’s reputation. You will lead the creation of campaign plans that promote new developments across the School and cultivate strong, productive relationships with journalists and media organisations to maximise coverage. About you We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and friendly individual with exceptional interpersonal skills, who is comfortable working closely with journalists and the wider media. Educated to degree level or equivalent, you will bring an in-depth understanding of both print and digital media, together with an awareness of the cultural and political context in which independent schools operate. Significant experience in communications or marketing is essential, along with excellent communication, teamwork and organisational skills, and an exceptional attention to detail. For further details and to apply please click the apply button. The closing date for applications is Monday 1st December 2025. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 9th December 2025. St Edward’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we aim to create and maintain a safe environment for our pupils, where they feel respected and supported. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to become familiar with our policies and procedures for child protection and security. All staff are required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. St Edward’s School is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, race, sex, religion, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Please see our Equal Opportunities & Dignity at Work policy on our website for further details.