We are seeking a People Engagement & Communications Officer to join our team.
You will play a key role in enhancing internal communications and employee engagement through targeted marketing strategies, compelling design and effective drafting of materials. Working with the People and Marketing teams, the People Engagement and Communications Officer will design, draft and deliver engaging colleague communications across varied platforms, ensuring consistency with our values and employer brand.
Based predominately at our Central Team office at Jubilee High School you will be joining a group of creative and dedicated education experts and industry specialists.
About Bourne Education Trust (BET)
We are a successful multi-academy trust made up of twenty four schools (plus eight further associate schools), across primary, secondary and specialist school phases.
BET's strapline 'Transforming schools... changing lives' reflects our shared belief that all children, regardless of context or background, deserve a great education. Together we are committed to developing sustainable and ethical environments, promoting social justice and re-imagining the future of education in our schools.
Key responsibilities include:
* Plan, create and coordinate high quality employee engagement campaigns and events (e.g. induction sessions, employee voice forums, and recognition programmes), ensuring they are branded, well-promoted and visually compelling
* Work with the People and Marketing Teams to embed creative branding and promotional strategies into internal events so they foster pride, inclusivity and a sense of belonging
* Leverage innovative marketing techniques to energise engagement initiatives and ensure maximum visibility and participation.
Requirements include:
Essential
* An awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
* Experience of delivering marketing, communications and/or creative campaigns
* Excellent communication skills, both written, verbal and visual - able to craft clear, compelling, and creative messaging for varied audiences
Desirable
* Experience creating engaging visual, video or multimedia content
The closing date for this vacancy is 26th September 2025
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How to apply for this role
Interested applicants should click 'Apply' to be redirected to our careers site and complete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.
Bourne Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows rigorous safer recruitment procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.