Marketing and Communications Lead EDV/2026/LAT/49545

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of an ambitious Trust-wide marketing and communications strategy.
• Help ensure that our schools are recognised for their achievements, our values are visible in everything we do, and our communications are engaging, consistent and impactful.
• Drive initiatives that support: Pupil recruitment and school visibility; Stakeholder engagement and community relationships; Employer branding and staff recruitment; Reputation management and positive media presence; Strategic communication across a growing organisation.
• From shaping campaigns and creating compelling content to supporting major Trust announcements and developing our digital presence, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening how we communicate with the communities we serve.

Requirements

• An experienced marketing and communications professional who combines strategic thinking with creative flair.
• A proven track record of delivering successful marketing, communications or engagement strategies.
• An outstanding communicator who can translate complex ideas into clear, engaging messages for diverse audiences.
• Understands the power of brand, reputation and stakeholder engagement.
• Can turn insight, data and analytics into action and measurable impact.
• Builds strong relationships and positively influences others.
• Is innovative, forward-thinking and excited by new approaches to communication.
• Thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys working across multiple projects and priorities.

Preferred

• Experience in education, the public sector or multi-site organisations would be advantageous, but we are equally interested in hearing from talented professionals who can bring fresh ideas and a strong commercial understanding of marketing and communications.