Marketing & Communications Officer Grade/Range - MAT 6 (14-17) Actual Salary* - £26,765 - £28,832 * Salaries are reduced for part-time, term time only working Hours per week - 37 Working Weeks - 40 (term time 10 days) Contract Type - Permanent Location - Any Trust school (some flexibility to work from home) Start Date - 1st September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter About us Unity MAT is a small but ambitious Multi Academy Trust made up of three special schools within the Warwickshire area, these being Brooke School in Rugby, Welcombe Hills School in Stratford Upon Avon and Woodlands School in Coleshill. Our central services functions, including Finance, HR, Site & Facilities and IT have been centralised to form the Trust’s Core Services Team. We believe that this enables us to provide high quality support services to all of our schools and beyond. What we need We are seeking a creative, proactive, and highly organised Marketing and Communications Officer to join our dynamic Core Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape, strengthen, and lead the strategic communication and branding efforts across our family of schools. You will play a key role in developing our brand identity, raising our profile, and communicating the values, achievements, and ambitions of our Trust. From managing digital platforms to designing compelling content, you’ll ensure our messaging is consistent, engaging, and impactful across all channels. Key Responsibilities • Create and deliver high-quality, on-brand publications, social media content, and promotional materials that reflect the Trust’s ethos and strategic priorities. • Lead the management of the Trust’s websites and social media platforms, ensuring content is current, engaging, and consistent. • Plan, support, and promote key events and campaigns across the Trust. • Collaborate with school leaders and staff to identify and communicate success stories, initiatives, and opportunities. • Support recruitment by designing attractive job adverts and promotional materials. • Uphold and embed our brand guidelines across all schools and communications. • Work as part of the Core Team alongside the Executive Leadership Team and Trust colleagues to help deliver our strategic objectives. Reward & Benefits We offer: • A competitive salary • Access to the local government pension scheme & significant employer contribution (currently 22%) • Excellent training and development opportunities • Enhanced employee assistance programme (including GP helpline, financial & legal advice line and carer support for employee and household members) • Well-being app & staff discounts • Occupational Health Service • Family friendly and Employee Health & Well-being policies • Free Parking Key Dates Closing Date: Monday 4th August 2025 @ 9.00am Shortlisting: Tuesday 5th August 2025 Interview Date: Friday 8th August 2025 For an informal, confidential conversation about the role, please contact Angie Perry, Director of Finance & Operations on 07876 653853 or angie.perry@unitymat.co.uk Application Forms Application forms should be sent to HR@unitymat.co.uk by the above closing date. CVs will not be accepted. Safer Recruitment Unity MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow robust safer recruitment processes, including online searches, during all recruitment. Please see application pack for further details This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Equal Opportunities We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all ages, backgrounds and those with disabilities