Executive Office & Communications Lead — Flexible Working

Ormiston Academies Trust; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ormiston Academies Trust is seeking a Head of Executive Office and Communications to sit at the heart of the organisation, running the Executive Office and shaping how we communicate with 45 schools, staff and the wider world.

The role includes advising the CEO and Deputy CEO, leading our communications agenda across internal, external, press and public affairs, and building strategies to raise Ormiston's voice in the education sector.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in a large organisation.
• Proven track record in communications, press and public affairs.
• Ability to advise CEO-level stakeholders and manage high-profile issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead the executive office and communications agenda across the Trust.
• Develop a strategy to connect 45 schools with the mission.
• Oversee internal and external communications, media relations, and public affairs.

Skills

Senior leadership

Press office management

Public affairs

Stakeholder management

Communications strategy

Tools

AI awareness

Job description

Ormiston Academies Trust is seeking a Head of Executive Office and Communications to sit at the heart of the organisation, running the Executive Office and shaping how we communicate with 45 schools, staff and the wider world.

The role includes advising the CEO and Deputy CEO, leading our communications agenda across internal, external, press and public affairs, and building strategies to raise Ormiston's voice in the education sector.