Graduate Communications & PR Officer

TSAT; Chatham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational nonprofit organization in Chatham is seeking a motivated graduate to join their communications team. The role focuses on creating compelling content and engaging with communities to enhance the profile of schools. Responsibilities include content generation for various platforms, supporting marketing campaigns, and assisting with PR efforts. Ideal candidates will have strong writing skills and familiarity with digital tools. This opportunity offers significant responsibility and career progression.

Qualifications

• Graduate or equivalent experience welcome.
• Strong ability to simplify complex topics.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 and basic design skills.

Responsibilities

• Create content for websites, social media, and press releases.
• Support marketing campaigns and help plan timelines.
• Engage with communities and manage comments/queries.

Skills

Strong writing/editing skills

Organized and proactive

Basic design skills

Knowledge of Microsoft 365

Education

Graduate in any relevant discipline or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Adobe/Canva

Job description

Are you ready to write the playbook for marketing and comms in education and use your creativity to help Transform Life Chances?

We are looking for a graduate (or equivalent) who wants real responsibility from day one, coaching from experienced communicators and a portfolio that grows fast. You will raise the profile of our schools and Thinking Solutions for Education through campaigns that build reputation, trust and community engagement - turning ideas into compelling content, insight into action and results into stories that matter.

If you are looking to make a big impact with a small- and-mighty team this role offers real exposure and stretch. You will work across channels, sit in on senior conversations and get hands‑on practice that builds your skills in writing, editing, basic design, analytics, PR and stakeholder management.

What you will do

• Create content for websites, social, email and press—clear, plain‑English stories for families, staff and partners.
• Support campaigns mapped to the Trust calendar; help plan timelines, assets and delivery.
• Optimise for discovery using SEO fundamentals; learn CMS and analytics to improve reach and performance.
• Engage communities: schedule posts, track comments/queries and capture insight from surveys/analytics.
• Reputation & PR: draft media notes, identify story angles and coordinate with our PR partner.
• Crisis comms (supported): help gather facts, prepare lines and manage approvals.
• Income generation (supported): contribute to proposals, bids and sponsorship approaches.
• Upskill others: assist with simple toolkits and how‑to guides for school teams.
• Tools: Microsoft 365; basic asset creation in Adobe / Canva (or similar).

How you will work (the Thinking Creative way)

• Trusted: accurate, on‑brand, compliant.
• Solution‑focused: practical ideas, clear plans, measurable outcomes.
• Approachable: open doors, feedback welcomed; relationships first.
• Timely: right message, right moment, right channel.

About you

• A graduate (any relevant discipline welcome) or equivalent experience.
• Strong writer/editor who can turn complex or sensitive topics into accessible language.
• Organised, curious and proactive; comfortable juggling tasks and deadlines.
• Confident with Microsoft 365; quick to learn CMS/analytics; basic design skills a plus.
• Committed to confidentiality, safeguarding and Academy policies; you design communications that are respectful, representative and accessible to all (EDI aligned).

What you need to do now

If you are interested in working at our school, benefiting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust and are keen to progress your career, please apply today!

Informal conversations are welcome—please email emailprotected.

About Us

Thinking Solutions for Education is a not‑for‑profit organization. We share our expertise and reinvest any surplus directly back into schools—raising standards, strengthening capacity and improving outcomes for young people.

Thinking Creative is our in‑house, sector‑leading brand marketing and communications team working exclusively within the education sector. Through our strong networks and partnerships we proactively partner with schools and trusts to deliver impactful campaigns that drive pupil admissions, support rebrands and enhance reputations.

Our team brings deep expertise across branding, design, PR and websites. We’re now looking for our next team member who can bring fresh ideas, add value and contribute to the continued success of this talented team.

The mission of TSAT is simple: to Transform Life Chances regardless of individual circumstance.

Equal Opportunity and Safeguarding

TSAT and Thinking Solutions for Education are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and are happy to discuss flexible working.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates. If you have any questions regarding this process please email emailprotected.