At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead marketing strategies and campaigns to enhance our brand and visibility.
- Company: Join a values-driven organisation focused on improving outcomes for young people.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and the chance to build a function from scratch.
- Other info: Work closely with an ambitious CEO and Executive Team in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping communications that drive trust growth and school improvement.
- Qualifications: Senior-level experience in marketing or communications with strong strategic thinking.
The predicted salary is between 64000 - 80000 £ per year.
About this Role
The Role
Reporting to the CFO and working closely with the CEO and Executive Team, you will:
- Define and deliver a trust-wide marketing and communications strategy
- Shape and embed a clear, compelling Orion narrative
- Strengthen our reputation, visibility and external voice
- Lead campaigns that drive recruitment, attendance and trust
- Set and enforce high standards in parent communication
- Build a confident, consistent approach across all schools
- Lead on crisis and reputation management
You will operate at pace, bring clarity, and ensure communications actively support school improvement and trust growth.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Developing and owning the Orion brand, voice and positioning
- Supporting the CEO in building a strong external presence
- Designing trust-wide campaigns linked to key priorities
- Improving how we communicate with parents across all schools
- Strengthening recruitment marketing and employer brand
- Introducing clear frameworks, templates and expectations
- Supporting leaders through complex or high-risk situations
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who:
- Has operated at a senior level in marketing, communications or public affairs
- Thinks strategically, not just operationally
- Can influence and challenge senior leaders with credibility
- Writes with clarity and authority
- Is calm under pressure and exercises strong judgement
- Is motivated by purpose and improving outcomes for young people
Experience in education is helpful, but not essential. What matters is your ability to lead, shape and deliver at organisational level.
What We Offer:
- A genuinely strategic role with trust-wide impact
- Close working with an ambitious CEO and Executive Team
- The opportunity to build a function from the ground up
- A values-driven organisation with a strong moral purpose
- Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements
Head of Marketing and Communications in London employer: EDUCATION FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
As the Head of Marketing and Communications at Orion, you will join a values-driven organisation dedicated to improving outcomes for young people. With a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the marketing strategy from the ground up while collaborating closely with an ambitious Executive Team. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth and encourages innovative thinking, making it an excellent place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the education sector.
Contact Details:
EDUCATION FOR THE 21ST CENTURY Recruitment Team
