New Jobs in a Top Tier Educational Institution

Bradfield Consulting Limited - Our client, a Top Tier Educational Institution is seeking an entrepreneurial, strategic, and resourceful canddiates to lead the refinement of the organization's brand strategy, as well as manage all related marketing activities. We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below: Job Title: Marketing and Communications Manager Location: Lagos Job Description

• Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this hire will oversee the development and implementation of a multi-year, national plan that is focused on promoting the Institution to donors, students, media outlets, and other target audiences.
• Specifically, this hire will be responsible for the production of marketing collateral (print, email, and web-based), social media outreach, website and blog maintenance, public and media relations, and national events, including the School's Annual fundraiser.
• This is an amazing opportunity for a savvy and motivated communications professional to play a critical role in the continued growth of a nationally recognized and highly successful School.

• Initiate, implement and oversee the strategic marketing plan for the school.
• Develop strategies to manage the school’s image.
• Develop strategies to manage relationships with alumni and other stakeholders.
• Maintain a database of corporate, school supporters, alumni etc.
• Maintain on-going communication and information support with alumni, parents and the media.
• Develop in-house skills for marketing
• Develop a termly marketing action plan for the Schools to support pupils recruitment and retention.
• Selection and ordering of promotional merchandise for exhibitions and for use as corporate gifts
• Proactively searching out information for PR purposes and writing press releases in line with the school's policy.
• Liaison with, and providing information to, the media and arranging interviews with members of management where necessary in line with the school’s policy.
• Providing information and up-to-date web content about the school for publication on the website and directories
• Liaising with the CEO and HOSs in writing and producing marketing material (brochures, posters, flyers etc) for the Schools.
• Serve as the school’s primary media contact and foster relationships with media personnel to enhance the schools’ image and visibility.
• Oversee the management of the marketing and communications budget to ensure appropriate and effective spending.

• Strong communication skills with personable appearance
• Customer Service skills
• Creativity and innovative skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Fundraising expertise
• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail
• Excellent IT proficiency skills and conversant with the use of social media
• Ability to think strategically
• Strong Interpersonal skills/Team Player

• Candidate should have a minimum of 6 years work experience in marketing and branding.
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division from a recognized University [preferred].
• Previous experience in managing projects within schedule and budget and in effectively managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with a large, diverse, and multifaceted organization.
• Experience in writing and editing marketing communications such as news releases, advertising copy, social media posts, and other promotional material content, as well as documents such as project proposals, event plans, customer feedback reports, etc.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of marketing principles and procedures, planning and implementing marketing programs.

• Assure that the school’s policies and procedures governing academic and student issues enhance the learning environment and reflect current needs and appropriate practices.
• Participate in the school’s internal leadership conversations to set goals and formulate strategies for achieving the goals that arise from these conversations.
• Develop the school’s annual budget and long-term financial plans and oversees the creation of strong administrative services to support the school’s academic activities.
• Oversee academic programs and curriculum development to ensure that the school remains current and viable in the educational community.
• Create an inclusive environment and ensure a diverse and representative population through recruitment, enrollment, and retention of all staff and students.
• Model and champion the school’s core aim which is development of world-class educational system.
• Ensures that the University's programs and faculty are of the highest quality.
• Direct the development and implementation of the school’s academic plans and policies, and supervises the work of its Faculties, departments, institutes, and research centers.
• Authorize, directly or through a representative, all academic appointments, salaries and leaves, and reviews faculty grievances.
• Set direction for professional development programming for faculty, staff, and their respective systems of support in Academic and Student Affairs.
• Ensure an overall safe, secure, and appropriate learning environment for students and staff.

• Master's Degree (M. Ed), other relevant post-graduate degree/professional qualification will also be an advantage.
• Minimum of at least 6 years at a management level preferably & at least 3 years as a Provost and 5 years in a Supervisory role.
• Have a critical understanding of the most effective teaching, learning and behavior management strategies, including how to select and use approaches that personalize learning to provide opportunities for all learners to achieve their potential.

• Proven working experience in curriculum development and design.
• Candidate must be an experienced, creative administrator with demonstrated leadership skills needed to foster the academic progress and vitality of the School.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills.
• Stress management skills.
• Competent in conflict and crisis management.
• Leadership and human resources management skills.
• Strong People management skills.
• Excellent IT skills.