Strategic Communications Director

Star Academies; West Wick; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Healthcare cash plans

Generous holiday entitlement

Job summary

Star Academies is seeking an experienced communications leader to shape the story and reputation of a large multi-academy trust. You will guide communications, engagement, brand and marketing across the Trust and work closely with senior leaders to set priorities for staff, pupils and communities.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, manage sensitive issues, and deliver integrated communications across media relations, brand, digital channels and stakeholder engagement, driving impact and

Qualifications

• A degree level qualification or equivalent senior-level experience in communications, marketing, PR, journalism or related field.
• Proven track record delivering integrated communications and marketing strategies.
• Experience of media relations, reputation management and high-profile communications.
• Experience of developing effective brand, marketing, digital and stakeholder engagement activity.
• Excellent written, verbal and editorial skills.
• A creative, collaborative and results-focused approach, with ability to work both strategically and operationally.
• Full commitment to our mission, vision and values.

Responsibilities

• Lead communications, engagement, brand and marketing across the Trust.
• Provide strategic communications advice to senior leaders and shape how Star tells its story and priorities.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team across corporate and internal communications, media/PR, brand, marketing, digital communications and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Strategic communications

Brand & marketing

Media relations

Stakeholder engagement

Editorial/writing

Leadership/people management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree-level qualification in communications

Job description

Star Academies is seeking an experienced communications leader to shape the story and reputation of a large multi-academy trust. You will guide communications, engagement, brand and marketing across the Trust and work closely with senior leaders to set priorities for staff, pupils and communities.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, manage sensitive issues, and deliver integrated communications across media relations, brand, digital channels and stakeholder engagement, driving impact and