Marketing and Communications Officer in Farnham

Location: South Farnham Educational Trust (multi site role)

Salary: £29,629 - £33,131 per annum (actual salary), commensurate with experience

Contract: Full time (5 days a week), 42 weeks per year (term time plus 3 weeks), permanent

About the Role

South Farnham Educational Trust (SFET) is seeking a creative, organised and forward‑thinking Marketing & Communications Officer to help deliver our Trust‑wide Marketing and Communications Strategy. Working under the direction of the Senior Leadership Team, you will play a central role in developing and strengthening a confident, distinctive brand presence across the Trust, including SFET schools, our SCITT and Teaching School Hub. Through effective use of digital, social, web and creative channels, your work will help ensure our ethos, values and reputation for excellence are clearly communicated to families, partners and the wider community. This is a varied, hands‑on role within a collaborative central team and will involve working across multiple Trust sites.

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic Marketing & Communications professional who:

• Has practical experience in a marketing or communications role.
• Has a strong track record of creating engaging content for digital and print channels.
• Is confident managing social media platforms and analysing performance.
• Has experience supporting websites and working with external suppliers or agencies.
• Can manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Is creative, organised and detail focused, with pride in producing high quality work.
• Is confident using tools such as Canva, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, alongside Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrates professionalism, discretion and integrity at all times.
• Experience in education, the public sector or a values driven organisation is desirable but not essential.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real impact – Your work will directly shape how our schools, colleagues and communities are seen and heard, helping to attract families, staff and partners across the Trust.
• A varied and creative role – From digital campaigns and social media to websites, publications and video content, no two days are the same.
• Opportunity to shape and grow a brand – Play a pivotal role in developing and strengthening the Trust’s identity across multiple schools and education services.
• Collaborative, values driven environment – Work closely with passionate colleagues who share a commitment to excellence, high aspirations and positive outcomes for young people.
• Professional autonomy and trust – Your expertise will be valued, with the opportunity to take ownership, introduce fresh ideas and influence strategic priorities.
• Excellent work–life balance – Term time working plus one additional week offers meaningful flexibility while maintaining a rewarding, career developing role.
• Purpose with professionalism – Enjoy a marketing role that combines creativity with genuine purpose, where your skills support education and community impact, not just metrics.

Key Statistics

• 11 schools (primary and secondary)
• 5021 pupils
• 669 employees
• 864 ECTs trained/assessed
• 201 trainee teachers

Interested? To find out more about this exciting opportunity, or to arrange a visit to the Trust please contact our Central HR Team (details are enclosed in the "advert" attachment)

Deadline date: Monday 1st June

Interviews commencing week beginning 1st June

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a strong response, so early applications are encouraged.