Role Summary
Hampton is one of the country’s foremost academically selective independent schools with a commitment to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion and this is an excellent opportunity to join a vibrant and successful department in a happy, high-achieving setting. Hampton has an extensive and thriving co-curricular programme to which contribution will be expected and was judged to be excellent (the highest possible recognition) across all categories by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) in May 2023.
The the role will ideally suit someone who has completed a Media, Film, Marketing or Communications related degree. You will be working alongside and supported by internal and external media industry professionals. Facing a range of different challenges, you will be a team player, able to think on your feet and happy to take on tasks that range from the everyday to the highly creative. The successful candidate must have strong videography, editing, social media and design skills and be creative and self-motivated with excellent interpersonal qualities.
The Role
This an exciting opportunity to join Hampton’s busy, dynamic and high-performing Media Office. The the role will ideally suit someone who has completed a Media, Film, Marketing or Communications related degree. You will be working alongside and supported by internal and external media industry professionals. Facing a range of different challenges, you will be a team player, able to think on your feet and happy to take on tasks that range from the everyday to the highly creative. The successful candidate must have strong videography, editing, social media and design skills and be creative and self-motivated with excellent interpersonal qualities.
This is not a 9-5 office position – for example, one day you will be covering a Music event on social platforms, the next you will be away filming in the New Forest, followed by covering a pupil-action event at The Houses of Parliament. As with all media jobs, you will need to be able to multi-task, work to tight deadlines and understand that flexibility is key. You will be required to work a number of weekend and after school hours dependent on the School’s calendar of events and be happy to accompany School residential trips requiring overnight stays. Therefore, a high level of flexibility, commitment and dedication is required to be successful in the role.
This post can be for an immediate start, or from September 2024.
Candidates are welcome to apply on either a full-time basis, or term-time plus approximately 6 weeks.
The School also offers an attractive benefits package including private medical, generous holiday allowance, free lunch, free on-site parking, cycle to work scheme and sports & fitness facilities.