Marketing, Communications & Design Manager

Manchester, UK

Salary Not AvailableManagerPermanent

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end school marketing with channel-spanning campaigns, content, events, and community visibility.

  • Brand ownership across digital, print, and internal/external comms to drive exposure.
  • Lead events marketing and media relations, from open evenings to community initiatives.
  • Build local partnerships and stakeholder engagement to support trust-wide initiatives.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the implementation of the school’s marketing strategy, delivering targeted campaigns across digital and print channels
  • Plan, create and manage high-quality content for the website, social media, newsletters and promotional materials
  • Design creative and visually compelling materials in line with the school’s branding (e.g. posters, newsletters, event materials)
  • Manage and grow the school’s social media presence, including content scheduling, engagement and performance tracking
  • Coordinate publicity and media relations to maximise local and national exposure of school achievements
  • Support and lead on marketing for school events, including open evenings and community initiatives
  • Develop effective internal and external communications for staff, students, parents and the wider community
  • Manage student imagery, including photoshoots, permissions and image archives
  • Build strong partnerships with the local community and stakeholders
  • Contribute to wider Trust marketing initiatives where required

Benefits

  • High quality CPD for all roles
  • Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
  • Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 15% for support staff
  • 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
  • Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
  • Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
  • Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
  • Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
  • Mental Health First Aid in every school
  • Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
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Greater Manchester, England, GBR
5.5K employees