At the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), we help girls learn without limits, so they go on to lead lives without limits. We are the UK’s leading family of independent girls’ schools, dedicated to academic excellence, innovation and pastoral care.
We are looking for a talented and motivated Internal Communications Manager to join our Trust Office team on a 6-month maternity cover contract. This is a pivotal role at the heart of the GDST, ensuring our staff, trustees, schools and parents feel connected, informed and inspired.
The role
You will report to the Head of Communications and work closely with the Director of Marketing and Engagement, the Head of Marketing, and colleagues across the GDST. You’ll lead on our internal communications strategy, making sure our messages are clear, engaging and consistent with our mission and values.
Your work will include:
* Delivering and shaping our internal communications plan across multiple channels.
* Managing our intranet and creating engaging content that informs and connects colleagues across our family of schools.
* Leading on newsletters and key communications from the Chief Executive to staff and parents
* Building trusted relationships with Heads, senior leaders and school communications teams.
* Supporting a culture of collaboration, information-sharing and belonging across the GDST family.
* Measuring impact and continuously improving how we communicate.
About you
We’re looking for someone with experience of managing and delivering multi-channel communications in-house or in an agency environment. You will bring:
* Excellent writing, editing and content creation skills, with attention to detail.
* Experience of managing intranets and communications platforms.
* Strong project management skills, able to manage multiple priorities and deliver at pace.
* Confidence in building relationships with senior stakeholders.
* A proactive, creative and positive approach, with the ability to spot opportunities and solve problems.
What success looks like
In this role, success means everyone across the GDST feels informed, connected and proud to be part of our family of schools. Staff and parents will feel engaged and valued, and our schools will feel supported by a strong, collaborative Trust Office.
Why join us?
As pioneers in girls’ education for over 150 years, the GDST is a global leader in shaping the future of girls’ education. Joining us means becoming part of a forward-thinking, supportive and purposeful community. You’ll help to strengthen our voice internally, ensuring we continue to deliver on our mission to create a more equitable world by equipping girls to be the leaders and changemakers of the future.
There are many other good reasons to work with us. At the GDST, we are committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. Each of our schools and our Trust Office has its own sense of community, and you’ll be part of it. You’ll be part, too, of the wider GDST family. You’ll be in the company of some of the best and brightest people in independent education. Most importantly, no matter what your role, you’ll be playing a major part in the highly regarded education we give our girls.
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The closing date for applications is 20th October 2025 at 10am.
There will be a first and second stage to the interview process.
The GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.