Are you passionate about connecting people through powerful communication? We are looking for an exceptional Internal Communications Officer to join our national team and help shape the employee experience across our Trust.
About the Role
As our Internal Communications Officer, you will lead the development and delivery of engaging internal communications that bring our mission, values, and priorities to life. You will play a key role in strengthening our culture, amplifying employee voice, and ensuring colleagues feel valued, heard, and connected.
Key Responsibilities
* Strategic Planning & Delivery Content & Channel Management Leadership & Employee Voice Collaboration & Engagement Data & Improvement
What We Are Looking For
* Proven experience in internal communications, employee engagement, or related field
* Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills
* Strong stakeholder management and collaboration abilities
* Confidence using digital communication tools and analysing engagement data
* A proactive, creative mindset with a passion for people and culture
About E-ACT
At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.
We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and national - providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Fresh off winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards and also the TES Trust leadership Award 2024, E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes.
With 38 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.
Benefits:
Financial and Lifestyle - We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.
Professional Growth and Development - We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.
Culture and Wellbeing - Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.
If you are interested in having a conversation about the role please contact Sian on sian.john@e-act.org.uk