Communications and Collaboration Lead

Greenshaw Learning Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Pension scheme

Blue Light Card

Employee assistance programme

Gym discounts

Free eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Culture of collaboration

Job summary

Greenshaw Learning Trust is looking for a Communications and Collaboration Lead to join our team and help bring people, information and ideas together across the Trust. You will deliver high-quality internal communications and support schools with their communications needs while maintaining platforms and processes that enable colleagues to work and collaborate effectively.

This role involves creating engaging content, producing newsletters, coordinating networks, and guiding templates and best

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience writing communications for different audiences and coordinating newsletters, events or similar activity.

Responsibilities

• Creating clear, engaging communications for schools and Trust colleagues on a range of topics, including new schools joining GLT, appointments, projects and launches.
• Producing the GLT Heads’ Bulletin and Weekly Staff Newsletter, from planning and content creation through to production, distribution and engagement monitoring.
• Coordinating network bulletins and ensuring content is well organised, accessible and appropriate for different audiences.
• Managing internal communication channels, mailing lists and digital collaboration tools.
• Supporting schools and colleagues with communications guidance, templates and practical advice.
• Using engagement data and feedback to understand what is working and identify ways to improve our communications.
• Helping communicate the Trust’s strategic priorities and ambitions clearly to colleagues across GLT.
• Supporting the planning and delivery of Trust conferences and networking events, including venues, suppliers, budgets, logistics and presentations.
• Providing operational support for GLT professional development programmes and subject networks.
• Managing the Always Learning Platform and associated resources and processes.
• Creating and adapting content across different channels, including digital content and video.

Job description

At Greenshaw Learning Trust, effective communication and collaboration are at the heart of how we work. We believe that when people are well connected, informed and able to share ideas and expertise, everyone benefits and most importantly, our pupils.

We are looking for a Communications and Collaboration Lead to join our team and play an important role in bringing people, information and ideas together across the Trust.

This is a varied, hands-on role for someone who enjoys creating engaging communications, coordinating projects and events, working with different people and finding practical ways to make communication and collaboration easier.

Working closely with the Head of Communications and Collaboration, you will help deliver high-quality internal communications across GLT, support our schools with their communications needs and maintain the platforms and processes that enable colleagues to work and collaborate effectively.

Your work will include:

• Creating clear, engaging communications for schools and Trust colleagues on a range of topics, including new schools joining GLT, appointments, projects and launches.
• Producing the GLT Heads’ Bulletin and Weekly Staff Newsletter, from planning and creating content through to production, distribution and monitoring engagement.
• Coordinating network bulletins and ensuring content is well organised, accessible and appropriate for different audiences.
• Managing internal communication channels, mailing lists and digital collaboration tools.
• Supporting schools and colleagues with communications guidance, templates and practical advice.
• Using engagement data and feedback to understand what is working and identify ways to improve our communications.
• Helping communicate the Trust’s strategic priorities and ambitions clearly to colleagues across GLT.
• Supporting the planning and delivery of Trust conferences and networking events, including venues, suppliers, budgets, logistics and presentations.
• Providing operational support for GLT professional development programmes and subject networks.
• Managing the Always Learning Platform and associated resources and processes.
• Creating and adapting content across different channels, including digital content and video.

It is a role where no two days are likely to be quite the same. You will need to be organised and proactive, comfortable managing several priorities at once, and happy to get involved in both the creative and practical sides of communications and collaboration.

About You

We are looking for someone who can communicate confidently and clearly with a wide range of people and who takes pride in producing accurate, engaging and accessible content.

You will bring experience of writing communications for different audiences and coordinating communications, newsletters, events or similar activity. You will also be comfortable using digital communication and collaboration tools and organising information, resources and shared systems.

You will be:

• An excellent communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Creative, enthusiastic and proactive in your approach.
• A confident relationship-builder who enjoys working with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders.
• Comfortable working independently and using your initiative.
• Practical and resourceful when solving problems.
• Open to new ideas and willing to learn and develop.
• Committed to producing high-quality work and continuously improving how things are done.

Experience of Mailchimp, Google Workspace, online learning platforms, video editing, event coordination or using engagement data to improve communications would be an advantage, although we are also interested in candidates who can demonstrate transferable experience and a willingness to learn.

Why join Greenshaw Learning Trust?

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a vibrant and forward-thinking community of schools, teachers, support staff and learners. We currently have schools across South London, Berkshire, Surrey, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire and Plymouth, and continue to grow. Collaboration is central to our approach. We want colleagues to share ideas, learn from one another and work together to improve the experiences and opportunities of our young people. You will join a team where your work will have a direct impact on how colleagues across the Trust connect with each other, access information, share expertise and contribute to our wider ambitions. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

What we offer:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• A culture of collaboration and support across the Trust

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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