Corporate Communications Manager

ISP Central; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education organization is seeking an experienced Corporate Communications Manager to lead communications strategies that support transformation processes and enhance its reputation. The ideal candidate will have strong writing and project management skills, and a proven track record in stakeholder engagement, ensuring that communication is clear and consistent across all channels. Commitment to safeguarding principles and diversity, equity, and inclusion is paramount.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in strategic communications for high-stakes environments.
• Excellent writing skills to create clear, impactful content.
• Proactive approach to communications planning and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication strategies for transformation.
• Lead stakeholder analysis and tailor messaging.
• Deliver communications projects ensuring alignment with audience expectations.

Skills

Strategic communications

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Writing skills

Data analysis

Job description

Corporate Communications Manager

Role Profile

Purpose of Role

As an experienced Corporate Communications Manager, you will be responsible for leading the development and delivery of strategic communications that support transformation, position ISP as an influential voice in education, and protect and promote the organisation’s reputation.

You will work closely with stakeholders across the organisation to ensure communications are clear, consistent, and aligned with our strategic goals. You will take a consultative approach, shaping communication strategies through dialogue with stakeholders and grounding them in insights and data. Your work will foster understanding, engagement, and alignment across varied audiences, each with different needs and expectations.

This role requires a confident communicator with strong writing skills, sound judgment, extensive involvement in change management and the ability to manage communications projects independently from concept to delivery.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Communications & Change Enablement

• Develop and implement communications strategies that support organisational change, transformation programmes, and long-term strategic objectives.

• Conduct stakeholder analysis to identify key audiences, understand their needs and perceptions, and tailor messaging accordingly.

• Develop strategic narrative frameworks that clearly communicate the rationale for change, ensure consistent messaging across the organisation, and support behaviour change, adoption, and trust-building among diverse stakeholder groups

• Collaborate with senior leadership and programme teams to ensure timely and transparent communication at every stage of the change journey.

Leadership & Reputation Management

• Support leadership visibility through briefings, authored content and speaking engagements.

• Develop and manage communications that strengthen trust and credibility across internal and external stakeholders.

• Monitor reputational risks and contribute to proactive and responsive communication strategies as needed.

Project Delivery & Content Creation

• Deliver communications projects from planning through to execution, ensuring alignment with timelines, tone, and audience expectations.

• Create high-quality content across a range of formats and channels, including communications toolkits, Op-eds and short-form content, intranet articles, videos, presentations, FAQs, and stakeholder updates.

Measurement & Continuous Improvement

• Define KPIs and impact metrics for communications activities; track performance and report regularly to senior stakeholders.

• Use insights, feedback, and data to refine messaging and improve communication effectiveness.

• Document and share best practices and develop adaptable templates and toolkits for wider use across the organisation.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing strategic communications for sensitive or high-stakes transformation programmes.

• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to create clear, compelling content for a range of audiences and formats.

• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement capabilities, including experience managing multiple perspectives and priorities.

• A proactive, consultative approach to communications planning and delivery.

• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines independently.

• A data-informed mindset, with the ability to evaluate impact and continuously optimise communications.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in a large, complex or matrixed organisation (e.g. higher education, healthcare, government, or multinational).

• Familiarity with internal communications platforms and digital engagement tools.

• Exposure to reputational and issues management is an advantage.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.