It’s an exciting time to join the marketing and communications team at Star Academies as our family of schools continues to grow at pace. Working for one of the highest performing multi-academy trusts in the country with 23,000 pupils in 36 schools, the successful candidate will help us to build our brand, raise the profile of our schools and lead our pupil recruitment marketing.
About Star Central
Star Central, which is based at our head office in Blackburn, Lancashire, provides leadership, strategic direction and support to Star Academies, Star Institute and our schools.
The Star Central team includes experts from a range of professional backgrounds, who work together to provide an outstanding support service to the Star community. We support our schools to provide educational and operational excellence and to cultivate a strong Star community, with the aim of nurturing today’s young people and inspiring tomorrow’s leaders.
Who we’re looking for
We are seeking an experienced and talented marketing professional to deliver a results-driven marketing service to support our trust and schools to achieve their marketing goals and recruitment targets. You will work with school leaders to plan and deliver data-informed marketing strategies that increase awareness and attract families, pupils and employees to our schools. You’ll have experience of digital and social media marketing, with demonstrable success in planning and delivering marketing campaigns that achieve measurable results. With a data mindset, you will be adept at collecting and analysing marketing data to evaluate impact and uncover insights. A highly motivated team player who can influence, lead and motivate others, you will be creative yet delivery-focused with the ability to plan, prioritise and deliver at pace.
You will have:
* A degree or equivalent in marketing, communications, PR, English or a related discipline.
* At least three years’ experience in a marketing role.
* Demonstrable success in planning and delivering marketing campaigns that achieve measurable results.
* Experience of digital marketing to drive lead generation and conversion.
* Strong analytical and reporting skills with a results-driven mindset.
* Experience of producing high-quality and engaging marketing collateral and content.
About Star Academies
Star Academies is a high-performing multi-academy trust that runs more than 30 primary and secondary schools. We are a values-based organisation that works to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions. Every single day you’ll be rewarded with the opportunity to shape a young person’s future - our STAR values embody what we believe is needed to succeed.
Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we continually invest in our employees through our professional development hub, Star Talent Academy. With a wealth of training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a large, growing group of academies, joining our team of leading education experts could propel your career to the next level.
We can also offer you a range of rewards and benefits, including competitive salaries and pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements and healthcare cash plans.
Find out more
We operate hybrid working arrangements (3 days a week at our head office in Blackburn and two days at home).
Please download the job description and person specification below for further information about the role. For an informal and confidential discussion about the role please contact Star Central by calling 0330 313 9800.
Key Dates
Closing Date: Sunday, 27 July 2025 at midnight.
Interview Date: Tuesday, 12 August 2025.
Proposed Start Date: Monday, 15 September 2025 or as soon as possible.
Application Process
To apply for this vacancy please use the 'Apply for job' link below. You should ensure your application form and supporting statement address all elements of the person specification. We will only consider candidates who meet the vast majority of the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.
Our Commitment
Star Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks.
We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.