Marketing & Communications Officer

Meridian Trust; Sawtry; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme and well

Cycle to work scheme

Local government or Teacher’s pension

Healthcare benefits including eye test

Discounts on range of benefits

Job summary

Meridian Trust is seeking a creative Marketing & Communications Officer based in Sawtry, with travel to other trust sites. You will help plan and run multi-channel campaigns, craft press releases, manage branding with agencies and produce promotional materials.

This role supports schools and communities by sharing their stories and highlighting achievements across the trust. You will work with the Marketing & Communications Manager, engage with multiple stakeholders, and use data to refine

Qualifications

• GCSE English or equivalent required.
• A-level standard education.
• Extensive office experience.
• Experience in marketing and communications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Creative thinker.
• Detail-oriented and methodical.

Responsibilities

• Plan and produce multi-channel marketing and communications activity to support the Trust’s objectives.
• Produce press releases and written content to promote the Trust and schools.
• Collaborate with external agencies to develop the trust brand and campaigns.
• Design promotional content and materials using various software packages.
• Support projects and initiatives as directed by the Marketing and Communications Manager.
• Liaise with stakeholders including agencies, senior management, colleagues, students, employers, media and suppliers.
• Use data and insight to review campaigns and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Attention to detail

Marketing experience

Office experience

GCSE English

A-levels

Stakeholder liaison

Content creation

Education

GCSE English or equivalent

A-level qualification

Job description

VACANCY FOR MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

Meridian Trust

(This role will be based in Sawtry, however travel is required between all other trust sites.)

Meridian Trust Support PayScale, Grade 8 £32,061 (Actual Annual Salary)

Hours of work: 37 Hours a week, 52 weeks per year

We're looking for a creative and organised Marketing & Communications Officer to join our growing team. You'll be a storyteller and an enabler, showcasing achievements from across our schools and Trust, celebrating the successes of our pupils and colleagues, and helping our communities understand the work we do every day. Working across a wide range of marketing and communications activities, from content and PR to branding, digital campaigns and internal communications, you'll help deliver our Communications Strategy and support our schools to share their own stories with confidence and impact.

The Opportunity

• With the Marketing and Communications Manager, support the planning and production, of a cycle of multi-channel marketing and communications activity to support the objectives of the Trust’s strategic plan.
• Working with the Marketing and Communications Manager to produce press releases and written content to promote the Trust and schools.
• Working with the Marketing and Communications Manager and external agencies to develop the trust brand, delivering a range of on and offline communication activities including, but not limited to: social media marketing, website content, digital advertising, traditional media and events.
• Design and produce promotional content and materials for the Trust and be knowledgeable on various software packages to undertake this.
• Support projects and initiatives as determined by the Marketing and Communications Manager.
• Liaise with, and manage the expectations of multiple stakeholders including, but not limited to: marketing agencies, senior management, colleagues, students, employers, media and third-party suppliers.
• Contribute towards service development and innovation, by reviewing and implementing procedures and appraising campaigns and activities using data and insight, to deliver continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate

• Good educational background including GCSE or equivalent in English.
• Educated to A-level standard.
• Extensive experience of working in an office environment.
• Experience of marketing and communication activities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of people across the Trust.
• Ability to work creatively.
• Attention to detail and methodical approach to completing tasks.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities.

Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 36 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.