Trusted by over 14,000 schools and over 70% of MATs, Juniper’s technology and expertise deliver joined-up solutions for classrooms, the back office, staff development and engaging with parents.
At Juniper Education, we believe that the heart of a great workplace is its people. That's why we're committed to investing in our team, creating an inclusive culture, and embracing our company values: collaboration, empowerment, innovation, passion, and purpose.
Our team of over 400 people nationwide, mostly experienced education experts and former teachers, is passionate about making schools and MATs a better place to work and learn. We want to ease the heavy workloads and stress that everyone in education faces, improve operations, and help pupils achieve more.
Our mission is clear: to look after you so that you can look after our children, with the ultimate goal of making a real and positive impact on education.
Welcome to Juniper Education, where our mission is to champion educators, empowering them to shape future generations. We're more than just a support system; we're the driving force that propels schools and Academy Trusts to new heights. With our proven school education management systems and services, we address a spectrum of needs, ensuring excellence in education. In the education and tech industry, your work directly influences the lives of students and educators. Whether you're developing cutting-edge educational technology, supporting school leadership teams directly or designing solutions to enhance the learning experience, you could make a lasting and positive impact on the future.
Our mission statement says it all: We look after you, so that you can look after our children.
Dedicated to our core values, we are committed to:
Empowerment: Equipping everyone with the tools, intelligence, connections, and freedom to make informed decisions, recognised and respected by all.
Purpose: Supporting everyone to reach their highest potential, thereby enabling all children to achieve theirs.
Passion: Because we love what you do, you’re at the heart of everything we do.
Innovation: Delivering meaningful solutions with expertise and creative thinking to influence the ever-changing world of education.
Collaboration: The cornerstone of our success as it enables us to collectively harness diverse perspectives and strengths, ensuring that together, we achieve more than we could ever do alone. Every voice counts!
We’re looking for a Social Media Manager to lead Juniper Education’s organic social media presence and shape how we show up across our social channels. You’ll bring our brand to life through engaging content, conversations and storytelling that resonates with educators, school leaders and trust teams.
This is a strategic and hands-on role. You’ll own our organic social strategy, plan and publish content across key platforms, manage community engagement, and use insights to continually improve performance. You’ll also manage the social media presence of Juniper’s senior leadership team, ensuring profiles are active, aligned and authentic.
Working within the Marketing team, you’ll collaborate closely with colleagues across the business to ensure our social channels are credible, consistent and aligned with our mission to improve education.
Key Responsibilities
· Own and deliver Juniper’s organic social media strategy
· Plan, create and schedule content across LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and emerging platforms
· Manage social content and campaigns for senior leaders
· Create engaging social-first content, including short-form video
· Build and engage our online community
· Monitor trends across education and EdTech and create timely content
· Track and report on performance, using insights to guide activity
· Coordinate social activity around campaigns, events, PR and product launches
About You
· Experience managing social media channels for a brand
· Strong understanding of how to tailor content by platform
· Confident creating engaging written and video content
· Comfortable working with senior stakeholders
· Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities
· Data-aware, with the ability to turn insight into action
· Genuinely interested in education and aligned with our values
Interview process
· 1st stage Interview
· Assessment
· 2nd stage Interview
We are committed to a fair and comfortable recruitment process, so if you require any reasonable adjustments during your application or interview process, please reach out to a member of the team at recruitment@junipereducation.org
Juniper Education Benefits
· Day 1 right to company sick pay
· Enhanced annual leave entitlement
· Opportunity to purchase additional leave
· Entitlement to carry over leave to next entitlement year
· Day 1 access to 24/7 GP & prescription services
· Day 1 access to rewards platform
· Cycle to work scheme
· Enhanced maternity & adoption pay
· Day 1 access to employee assistance platform
· Funded development/Qualification opportunities
· Voluntary health care cash plan
· Voluntary private medical insurance
· Plus more!
Please note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.
Applications to be submitted by 9th February 2026