Community & Marketing Officer

Manchester City Council; Manchester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Health plan

Job summary

Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA) seeks a creative Community & Marketing Officer to lead communications and marketing efforts, shaping how the school connects with its community and supports improvement. The role emphasises purpose, challenge and impact within a dynamic school context.

The post is full-time and permanent, 35 hours per week (term time plus 2 weeks). The starting salary is £29,238, with a Grade 6 equivalent and a band to £33,143–£36,363 for the full span.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns across digital, print and social platforms.
• Ability to design engaging content for a range of audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the school’s marketing and communications strategy.
• Design high-quality content across print and digital platforms.
• Manage the school’s website, social media and publications.
• Promote events and strengthen parent and community engagement.
• Build partnerships with local organisations and stakeholders.
• Showcase progress and school developments to stakeholders.

Skills

Content creation

Campaign management

Communication

Organization

Education

Degree level

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Premiere Pro

Canva

Excel

Job description

About The Role

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: Full Time
• Number of Positions: 1
• Qualifications Required: Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline (e.g. Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism) or equivalent professional experience
• Start Date: 9th November 2026
• Salary: £33,143 - £36,363 per annum

We are seeking a creative, resilient and driven Community & Marketing Officer to join our team at Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA)

This Community & Marketing Officer role is a unique opportunity to make a genuine difference helping to reshape how the school connects with its community, communicates its vision, and supports ongoing improvement. This role is ideal for someone who is motivated by purpose, challenge and impact.

This is a full time, permanent post working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 2 weeks. The starting salary is £29,238 and the full time equivalent is £33,143 Grade 6.

Why this role?

• Play a key role in supporting school improvement through effective communication
• Help rebuild confidence and engagement with families and the local community
• Shape a clear, positive and authentic narrative about the school
• Work closely with senior leaders to deliver meaningful change

What you’ll be doing

• Leading delivery of the school’s marketing and communications strategy
• Designing engaging, high-quality content across print and digital platforms
• Managing the school’s website, social media and publications
• Promoting events and strengthening parent and community engagement
• Building partnerships with local organisations and stakeholders
• Showcasing progress, student experiences and school developments

Essential technical expertise

• Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign essential – including mail merges)
• Premiere Pro (video editing)
• Canva
• Excel

You’ll also bring

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create engaging content for a range of audiences
• Experience delivering creative, multi-channel marketing campaigns across digital, print and social platforms
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines
• Confidence building positive relationships with staff, students, parents and the wider community
• A proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach

You will thrive in this role if you:

• Are motivated by making a real impact in a school on a journey of improvement
• Take pride in producing high-quality, visually engaging work
• Are able to work both independently and collaboratively
• Bring energy, creativity and resilience to your work

About the Candidate

We’re looking for a creative, resilient and proactive professional who can combine strong technical skills with a genuine commitment to making a difference in a challenging context.

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of everyday health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
• Good holidays – teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 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
• bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk

About Us

Benefits we offer:

• Generous holiday allowance- Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
• A buzzing pension- You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave- Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.
• Brilliant perks- Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
• Learn and grow- We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process.
• A Good Employment Charter member- We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life.
• Up to 3 days volunteering leave- Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.