Communications Lead

Children First Academy Trust; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Birthday leave

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Mauve Academy growth opportunities

Annual training allowance

Hybrid working

Home setup allowance

Eye care benefits

Job summary

Children First Academy Trust in Enfield is seeking an enthusiastic Communications Lead to shape and promote the Trust’s identity across seven primary schools. You will lead our communications strategy, manage the digital presence, create engaging content and ensure our vision and successes are clearly communicated to pupils, parents, staff and the wider community.

The role requires travel between Trust schools every week and regular attendance at the Wilbury Primary School office for meetings.

Qualifications

• Knowledge/skills in communications, marketing, public relations or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing social media platforms and digital content.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to build positive relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Experience using design software.
• A passion for promoting education and celebrating success.

Responsibilities

• Lead the communications strategy for the Trust and seven schools.
• Maintain a strong digital presence and engaging content across channels.
• Ensure the Trust's vision, values, and successes are communicated to pupils, parents, staff, governors and the wider community.
• Travel weekly across Trust schools and attend meetings at Wilbury Primary School.

Skills

Communications/Marketing/PR field

Written and verbal communication

Social media management

Organization/multitasking

Attention to detail

Stakeholder relationships

Content creation

Education promotion passion

Tools

Design software

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative and highly organised Communications Lead to join our Trust of seven Primary Schools in Enfield. This is an exciting opportunity for a communications professional who is passionate about education and understands the power of effective storytelling, engagement and brand promotion.

As our Communications Lead, you will play a key role in shaping and promoting the Trust's identity, celebrating achievements across our schools, and ensuring consistent communication with pupils, parents, staff, governors and the wider community.

You will be responsible for leading our communications strategy, maintaining a strong digital presence, creating engaging content, and ensuring our Trust's vision, values and successes are effectively communicated across all channels.

Travel across Trust schools is required each week, and attendance at the office, based at Wilbury Primary School, is required for meetings.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Knowledge and skills in communications, marketing, public relations or a related field.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Experience managing social media platforms and digital content.


• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.


• Excellent attention to detail.


• Ability to build positive relationships with a range of stakeholders.


• Experience using design software.


• A passion for promoting education and celebrating success.

Perks and Benefits

• Generous annual leave, plus public holidays based on location.


• Extra annual leave for your birthday or an alternative celebration day.


• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Pension plan with contributions from Mauve Group (where applicable).


• Opportunities for professional growth via Mauve Academy – our learning portal.


• Annual training allowance for career development.


• Hybrid working environment, with home setup allowance (where applicable).


• Optical benefits (£155/€180 toward eye tests, glasses, and lenses).


• Exciting opportunities, including domestic/international travel, team meet-ups, and company-wide events.