Communication Manager at Wellington College International - Alaro City Development FZC

Wellington College is one of the UK’s great boarding schools, and is set in over 400 acres of beautiful parkland in Berkshire. It is a co-educational school for students aged13-18 years and is renowned for its pioneering approach and all-round excellence.

Wellington College seeks to be a vibrant, inspiring and challenging place which opens the minds and hearts of its pupils. Wellington College is a global leading IB school, and achieves consistently outstanding academic results in both IBDP and A Level, while also truly excelling in the arts, music and sports.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communication Manager

Location: Epe, Lagos
Job type: Full Time (On-site)
Department: Marketing

Role Objective

• The Communications Manager leads all external and internal communications during the pre‑opening phase. This includes content strategy, media management, PR, storytelling, and safeguarding the school’s reputation.
• The role ensures consistent, polished, parent‑focused messaging across all channels. 

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Communications & Content:

• Guarantee consistency in messaging and branding throughout all communication materials. 
• Develop and own the pre‑opening communications strategy and editorial calendar. 
• Generate and curate high‑quality written content for diverse internal communication channels, including social media, academic booklets, newsletters, emails, announcements, and presentations. 
• Craft storytelling that strengthens WCIL’s positioning and supports admissions goals. 
• Be able to turn around impactful content in short period of time. 
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders, including department heads, faculty, and parent-teacher associations, to ensure alignment and collaboration in communication efforts.  

Media & PR Management:

• Manage relationships with journalists, media outlets, and community partners. 
• Write and distribute press releases and media statements. 
• Prepare leadership for media engagements; provide messaging guidance. 
• Support crisis or sensitive communications with appropriate judgement. 

Social Media Management:

• Lead social media content planning, posting, monitoring, and tone of voice. 
• Manage community engagement and escalation issues. 

Collaboration & Brand Governance:

• Work closely with the Graphic Designer to ensure visual and editorial consistency. 
• Ensure all communications align with WCIL brand values and messaging standards. 

Metrics and Analytics: 

• Evaluate the effectiveness of communication efforts through data-driven reporting and analysis and then apply data-driven adjustments to communications strategies as necessary. 
• Deliver regular reports on key communication metrics to line manager. 
• Any other duties commensurate with the post 
• N.B: The job description is not exhaustive and may be amended following appropriate consultation in the light of business needs. 

Requirements
Experience and Skills

• 5–7+ years in communications, PR, media relations, or a similar role in house or from within Agency 
• Experience managing multiple native and international social media channels. 
• Experience developing content from concept to storyboard through to release. 
• Experience managing press, crisis comms, or sensitive public messaging.  
• Strong writing, editing and narrative building skills. 
• Strong ability to self-manage multiple information streams and multiple tasks. 
• Strong interpersonal skills 
• Ability to work at a fast pace to deliver outcomes. 
• Proactive, confident communicator with mature judgement and discretion. 
• Familiarity with education industry 

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: The successful candidate will also have to pass our safeguarding standards.