Regional Public Relations Officer & Clerk to Governors
Position Type: Administration • Pay Range: £20,176 per annum • Position Start Date: 01/09/2026 • Contract Type: Part‑time, Permanent • Working Hours: 32.5 hours per week (Mon‑Fri 08:30‑15:30 with flexible late‑afternoon meetings). • Travel: Expectation to travel to Essex primary schools (travel cost reimbursed in line with the Trust's travel policy).
Role Summary: This part‑time position combines two critical functions: promoting the professional image of the academies in the public domain and providing procedural guidance to Local Governing Bodies. The role is based at Hylands School, Chelmsford, but requires travel to the following schools:
* Heybridge Primary School, CM9 4TU
* Maldon Primary School, CM9 5DQ
* Stapleford Abbotts Primary Academy, RM4 1EJ
* Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery, CO4 0DT
Key Responsibilities: Two Roles, One Vision
Public Relations, Marketing & Communications
* Brand Gatekeeper: Act as the brand gatekeeper for all public‑facing documents and ensure the academies’ brand standards are adhered to in all communication media.
* Strategy & Delivery: Map out and deliver the academies’ marketing strategy across the academic year, including events, admissions, and open days.
* Digital Leadership: Manage the academies’ social media platforms and websites, promoting news and events while ensuring safeguarding and statutory requirements.
* Community Cohesion: Work collaboratively to increase community cohesion with local communities.
* Fundraising: Work with the Director of Opportunity and the academies’ SLT to identify funding sources and prepare and submit timely bids.
* Lettings Management: Manage and oversee lettings at each academy, acting as the day‑to‑day point of contact.
Governance and Clerking
* Advisory Guidance: Advise the Local Governing Body (LGB) on its core functions, regulatory framework, governance legislation, and procedural matters before, during, and after meetings.
* Meeting Administration: Work with the Chair and Headteacher to prepare focused agendas, liaise for papers, ensure meetings are quorate, and draft/circulate accurate minutes.
* Compliance: Ensure statutory policies are in place and updated, and update GIAS websites to reflect the LGB structure.
* Membership: Advise on the expiry of a governor’s term of office and maintain up‑to‑date records of governors (e.g. pecuniary interests and training).
What You’ll Bring
Applicants should have strong experience in communications or a closely associated field in Primary School Public Relations and/or as a Clerk to Governors.
Essential Experience & Skills
* Strong experience in communications, copywriting, or public relations.
* Experience carrying out complex administrative tasks.
* Working knowledge of marketing procedures and practices.
* Excellent verbal and written communication, with strong listening skills.
* High level of ICT experience, including design packages, Google Suite, and/or MS Office; ability to update websites.
* Ability to plan, organise, and prioritise workloads under pressure to meet deadlines.
* Excellent attention to detail, aligned with brand standards.
* English and Maths to GCSE/Standard Grade or equivalent (at least Grade 4 / C).
EEO Statement
TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic.
Contact
For an informal discussion before you apply, please contact Kenneth Sheard, Regional Business Manager, at kenneth.sheard@tkat.org.
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