Head of Communications

Ivy Learning Trust; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Job summary

Ivy Learning Trust, a group of 16 primary schools in London area, is seeking a Head of Communications to lead the central communications and marketing function. The role reports to the Chief Operating Officer and involves shaping campaigns, content, digital engagement and media activity for the Trust and its schools.

The role is hybrid, with one day a week in the head office in North London and travel to schools. Flexible working arrangements are welcomed.

Qualifications

• Senior communications professional with a proven track record.
• Experience in education or non-profit sectors.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and media relations.
• Line management experience and ability to lead a small team.

Responsibilities

• Lead Ivy's communications and marketing function.
• Develop and deliver strategies to raise the Trust's profile and reputation.
• Oversee content, campaigns, digital engagement and media activity.
• Manage a Marketing and Communications Officer and provide guidance.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Communications leadership

Media campaigns

Marketing strategy

Digital engagement

Stakeholder management

Job description

Title: Head of Communications
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part Time (3 days per week / term time only)
Salary: £68,250 FTE (Actual salary: £40,950)
Location: London / Hybrid

Ivy Learning Trust is a group of 16 primary schools in Enfield and Hertfordshire dedicated to giving children the best possible education. At Ivy, we make it easier to make a difference: easier to learn, easier to teach and easier to lead.

We are looking for a Head of Communications to join our central team. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will lead Ivy's communications and marketing function, developing and delivering impactful strategies, building on the strong reputation of the Trust and schools, and driving community engagement.

This is an exciting senior role for an ambitious communications professional who thrives on making a difference. Line managing a Marketing and Communications Officer, you will oversee content and campaigns, marketing, digital engagement and media activity for our Trust and schools. We are a small team and there is a hands-on element to this role as well as a strategic one.

We're looking for an experienced communicator with a proven track record of creating and delivering high-impact communications and media campaigns, ideally in the education or non-profit sector. You will be professional, organised and approachable, with the ability to build strong, positive relationships with stakeholders within and outside the Trust.

This role is hybrid, with one day working in our head office in North London, and regular travel to schools. We welcome conversations about flexible working.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping the voice and profile of our Trust and schools.