This Trust-wide post sits in the central team of a family of 18 primary schools and is not a teaching role. The work centres on building and delivering a Trust-wide marketing and communications strategy, from campaigns and content to major announcements and the digital presence, alongside the CEO and senior leaders. It is aimed at pupil recruitment, stakeholder engagement, employer branding and reputation, and education experience is welcomed but a commercial marketing background is also considered. Visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Lead development and delivery of a Trust-wide marketing and communications strategy
- Work closely with the CEO and senior leaders on strategic communication
- Ensure schools' achievements are recognised and Trust values are visible in all communications
- Drive initiatives on pupil recruitment and school visibility
- Lead stakeholder engagement and community relationships
- Lead employer branding and staff recruitment
- Manage reputation and positive media presence
- Shape campaigns and create compelling content
- Support major Trust announcements
- Develop the Trust's digital presence
Experience
- Proven track record of delivering marketing, communications or engagement strategies
Skills & knowledge
- Outstanding communicator who can explain complex ideas to diverse audiences
- Strategic thinking combined with creative flair
- Understanding of brand, reputation and stakeholder engagement
- Turing insight, data and analytics into measurable impact
- Building strong relationships and positively influencing others
- Innovative, forward-thinking approach to communication
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS
- Pre-employment checks and references
- Questionnaire on unspent convictions and cautions for shortlisted candidates
Other
- Thriving in a collaborative environment
- Managing work across multiple projects and priorities
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Nice to have
- Experience in education, the public sector or multi-site organisations
- Strong commercial understanding of marketing and communications, considered alongside sector experience
What’s offered
- Outstanding CPD and opportunities for collaboration between Trust schools
- Sharing of resources, expertise and knowledge across the Trust
- Support for staff wellbeing, with the Trust holding the Livewell Wellbeing at Work Bronze Award
- Opportunity to work directly with senior leaders and influence strategy
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
