Overview
In this role, you will provide strategic leadership and hands‑on delivery across all aspects of marketing and communications, including:
* Leading Trust-wide communications strategy and delivery
* Supporting schools with reputation, messaging and engagement
* Overseeing internal communications that connect and engage staff
* Managing external communications, campaigns and reactive issues
* Line‑managing and developing the Communications and Engagement team
You will work closely with senior leaders across the Trust, supporting major initiatives, organisational change and ongoing school improvement work.
Key Qualifications
* Has strong experience in marketing, communications or public affairs
* Is confident operating at a senior, strategic level, while remaining delivery‑focused
* Brings calm, clarity and professionalism to complex or sensitive communications
* Enjoys working across multiple stakeholders and settings
* Is motivated by purpose‑led work and public service values
* Experience in education, the public sector or a large organisation is helpful, but not essential
Benefits
* Trust‑wide scope and senior‑level influence
* Clear priorities and strong executive support
* The opportunity to lead, shape and simplify, not just maintain
* A role that delivers tangible outcomes you can take forward in your career
* A professional, values‑driven organisation with pace and ambition
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