Community & Marketing Officer in Manchester

We are seeking a creative, resilient and driven Community & Marketing Officer to join our team at Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA)

This Community & Marketing Officer role is a unique opportunity to make a genuine difference helping to reshape how the school connects with its community, communicates its vision, and supports ongoing improvement. This role is ideal for someone who is motivated by purpose, challenge and impact.

This is a full time, permanent post working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 2 weeks. The starting salary is £29,238 and the full time equivalent is £33,143 Grade 6.

Why this role?

• Play a key role in supporting school improvement through effective communication
• Help rebuild confidence and engagement with families and the local community
• Shape a clear, positive and authentic narrative about the school
• Work closely with senior leaders to deliver meaningful change

What you’ll be doing

• Leading delivery of the school’s marketing and communications strategy
• Designing engaging, high-quality content across print and digital platforms
• Managing the school’s website, social media and publications
• Promoting events and strengthening parent and community engagement
• Building partnerships with local organisations and stakeholders
• Showcasing progress, student experiences and school developments

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for a creative, resilient and proactive professional who can combine strong technical skills with a genuine commitment to making a difference in a challenging context.

Essential technical expertise:

• Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign essential – including mail merges)
• Premiere Pro (video editing)
• Canva
• Excel

You’ll also bring:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create engaging content for a range of audiences
• Experience delivering creative, multi‑channel marketing campaigns across digital, print and social platforms
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines
• Confidence building positive relationships with staff, students, parents and the wider community
• A proactive, adaptable and solutions‑focused approach

You will thrive in this role if you:

• Are motivated by making a real impact in a school on a journey of improvement
• Take pride in producing high-quality, visually engaging work
• Are able to work both independently and collaboratively
• Bring energy, creativity and resilience to your work

To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description.

All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of everyday health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
• Good holidays – teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non‑teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years’ service
• Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options - we’re happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk

Manchester Enterprise Academy

MEA is a vibrant secondary academy in Wythenshawe, South Manchester, serving 1200 students. Our campus features modern facilities, including Theatre, Art, Fashion, Dance studios, new Science labs, and a £1 million multi‑sport facility with a 3G pitch. We also offer a cafe, dining facilities, Food Technology rooms, and updated ICT, Business, and Language classrooms. Our vision, “A Fantastic Future for All Our Students,” focuses on achieving top academic results through the MEA Way: Safe, Respectful, Ready and Kind.

MEA has been graded as good by Ofsted.

'Staff have high expectations for all pupils.'

'Pupils from all backgrounds are well supported to gain the resilience and knowledge that they need for a positive future.'

Visit our website to learn more about our school community: https://www.manchesterenterpriseacademy.org.uk/

Job Application Information

As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self‑disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self‑disclosure form.

Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre‑employment checks, including references.

Safeguarding Commitment

All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Equality Statement

Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

For application support, contact us on 0161 527 7953 or email jobs@prospere.org.uk