Head of Marketing and Communication

Location

Wiltshire | United Kingdom

Job description

Acorn Education Trust is looking for a dynamic and talented Head of Marketing and Communication to join our central team and provide strategic and operational support across our Trust and its Wiltshire-based schools.

Working Hours: Part-time (37 hours per week, term time plus four weeks – 43 weeks per year, includes Teacher Training Days). Salary: £13.93 - £14.91 per hour (£26,873 - £28,770 FTE). Required: May 2024. Other: Option to swap some term time days for holiday working.       

At Acorn, we pride ourselves on transforming education locally, with our two nurseries, fifteen primary and three secondary schools being at the heart of their local communities. In this senior executive post, you will be responsible for developing key marketing strategies to enhance and further develop the external presence our Trust, while ensuring a consistent and uniformed approach to communications and supporting our schools to follow Trust guidelines.

Successful candidates will report to the Strategic Business Partner, line manage the Central Administrative Assistant and be primarily based at our central hub in Warminster. The role will involve travel to school sites at times so a driving license is beneficial. This is an exciting opportunity to be an ambassador for the whole Trust and embody the value, vision and ethos of Acorn in all interactions.

We are looking for someone who:  

• Has a Degree in Marketing (or a similar field);
• Has experience in Marketing and/or Communications;
• Can develop websites and online content;
• Can create effective marketing materials to maximise impact;
• Has excellent oral and written communication skills and is able to work with a variety of colleagues and external stakeholders;
• Is happy to work with children/young people (on occasion);
• Has a critical eye and superb attention to detail;
• Is self-motivated dedicated and consistent;
• Can use IT packages effectively;
• Is highly organised with the ability to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines;
• Has the ability to deal with new challenging situations and take action accordingly;
• Is a strong team player, able to use their own initiative;
• Has a positive and flexible attitude.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
• Opportunities for training and progression;
• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.

For information about this role , including a full and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack (below). If you have any additional questions, please contact: [email protected]

To apply , please click 'Apply now' to download and complete an application form. Completed application forms must be submitted to ( [email protected] ) by the closing date.

Closing Date: Monday 18th March 2024 at 12pm

Interview Date: TBC

Acorn Education Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in obtaining this post you will be subject to a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and health screening. We are an equal opportunities employer .  As part of our safer recruitment processes, if you are shortlisted for the post, we will carry out a social media account search.

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