Director of Communications

London, UK (Hybrid)

£76K/yr – £82K/yrDirector/ExecutiveFull time

Posted 4 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and execute Oasis' communications strategy, lead a six-person team across PR, Internal Comms and Admissions Marketing, and drive omni‑channel storytelling to shape sector perception.

Own the communications strategy and messaging
Lead a cross-functional team and day-to-day operations

Job Description

Responsibilities

Developing a new communications strategy, translating it into action, and ensuring the world knows who we are and what we stand for at Oasis.
Shaping the sector and sharing our vision both inside and beyond our organisation.
Taking an omni-channel approach, there is real scope to build on work already done and ensure our key messages and tone come across clearly in our communications.
Lead a small but expert team of six colleagues working across Public Relations, Internal Communications and Admissions Marketing.
Blend strategy, team management and day-to-day operations.

Requirements

Experience blending strategy, team management and day-to-day operations.
A good understanding of PR and will help shape some of the amazing success stories our academies and students have, alongside promoting the work we do as a leading educational organisation.
Able to respond sensitively to some of the difficult situations we must handle, supporting senior leaders, sometimes at short notice, as necessary.
You’ll be a confident leader who is accomplished at supporting people to achieve their potential.
Excellent attention to detail and be able to support the team to shape messaging as needed.

Preferred

Experience in a Multi-Academy Trust, education, higher education and/or the third sector would be advantageous but is not required.
We are open to backgrounds in marketing and communications. However, a good understanding of the different disciplines would be advantageous.

Benefits

Continued professional development on both an informal and formal basis, plus access to the wider Oasis Community Learning benefits portal, including health and dental cover and discounts at leading companies.
Pension: Enrolment in Local Government Pension Scheme - a great scheme and benefit!
Great Holiday Entitlement
- Under 2 years’ continuous service: 34 days holiday, comprising of 26 days + 8 Bank holidays.
- Under 4 years’ continuous service: 39 days holiday, comprising 31 days + 8 Bank Holidays.
- Over 4 years’ continuous service: 40 days holiday, comprising 32 days + 8 Bank Holidays.

Oasis Community Learning

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For over a decade Oasis Community Learning has been helping children reach and realise their potential, with the vision of providing “exceptional education at the heart of the community”. All 56 of our Academies are committed to achieving this vision through developing character, competence and sense of community with every child. We aim to provide a rich educational experience underpinned by our philosophy of education; inspirational leadership, deep learning and healthy communities. We hold an expansive vision of the role that education can play in contributing to building strong and vibrant communities and our Academies are all part of community hubs. This wider educational experience is an important feature of our Academies.Born out of the global charity Oasis, the overarching ethos is reflected throughout the Oasis family; Equality, Inclusion, Healthy Relationships, Hope and Perseverance. Driven by a strong sense of social justice, our exceptional staff and Academies apply high expectations and raise the bar of what all pupils can achieve regardless of their context or starting point.Oasis Community Learning; Character, Competence, Community

Founded in 2004

London, England, GBR

693 employees

www.oasiscommunitylearning.org

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