Marketing & Communications Lead

Summary:

Marketing & Communications Lead job opportunity with a focus on strategic marketing and brand development.

About the School:

A school committed to providing high-quality education and fostering a supportive learning environment. It is part of a multi-academy trust with a strong focus on student outcomes and community engagement.

The Opportunity:

As a Marketing & Communications Lead, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering a cohesive marketing strategy across the trust. This position offers the chance to lead a growing team, enhance brand visibility, and drive impactful communication initiatives that align with the school’s vision and values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the marketing and communications function across all colleges within the trust.
• Design, deliver, and evaluate Trust-wide and college-specific marketing strategies.
• Strengthen and evolve the distinct identities of each college while aligning them with the Trust’s overall vision and values.
• Oversee campaigns, digital content, brand management, and external communications across multiple channels.
• Use insight, data, and feedback to inform decision making and continuously improve impact.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, staff teams, students, and external partners to ensure a consistent and high-quality approach to marketing and communications.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Proven experience in marketing, communications, or brand development.
• The ability to lead, coach, and develop a team, creating an environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Strong digital, analytical, and project management skills.
• A strategic mindset with the confidence to innovate and drive change.
• Alignment with the trust's leadership behaviours and attributes.

Preferred

• Experience working within an educational setting or multi-academy trust.
• Demonstrable success in managing cross-functional teams and delivering large-scale marketing campaigns.
• Familiarity with digital marketing platforms and analytics tools.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and pension scheme.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options.