Head of Communications & Brand Strategy

Teaching Vacancies; Blackburn (OK); On-site; USD 81,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Academies is seeking an experienced communications leader to drive communications, engagement, brand and marketing across the Trust. Working with senior leaders, you will shape strategy, advise on priorities and strengthen the organisation's reputation with staff, pupils, parents, communities and partners.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team across corporate and internal comms, media, digital, and stakeholder engagement, combining strategic vision with hands-on delivery to improve life

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification or equivalent senior-level experience in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism or related field.
• Strong track record delivering integrated communications and marketing strategies.
• Experience of media relations, reputation management and sensitive/high-profile communications.
• Experience developing brand, marketing, digital and stakeholder engagement activity.
• Excellent written, verbal and editorial skills.
• Creative, collaborative and results-focused with strategic and operational capabilities.
• Full commitment to 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.
• Manage timely, coordinated communications to staff, pupils, parents, communities and partners.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team across corporate/internal communications, media/PR, brand, marketing, digital communications and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Integrated communications

Media relations

Brand & marketing

Digital communications

Stakeholder engagement

Written & editorial skills

Strategic leadership

Education

Degree level qualification

Job description

Star Academies is seeking an experienced communications leader to drive communications, engagement, brand and marketing across the Trust. Working with senior leaders, you will shape strategy, advise on priorities and strengthen the organisation's reputation with staff, pupils, parents, communities and partners.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team across corporate and internal comms, media, digital, and stakeholder engagement, combining strategic vision with hands-on delivery to improve life