Communications Manager

Drb Ignite Multi Academy Trust, Birmingham, B1 2JB

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2025

• Closing date

  6 December 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 November 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £33,366.00 - £40,476.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 4 - Scale Points 23 to 31 (pro rata)

Communications Manager job summary

drb Ignite Multi Academy Trust is looking for an enthusiastic and talented Communications Manager to support our Head of Communications in promoting the work and achievements of our Trust.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering impactful communication strategies, managing digital marketing campaigns, and ensuring effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team that shares a passion for education and the positive impact it has on young people’s lives.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist the Head of Communications in the development and implementation of communication strategies across the Trust.
• Create, manage, and evaluate digital marketing campaigns, ensuring they align with the Trust’s vision and values.
• Draft engaging content for various platforms, including newsletters, websites, and social media.
• Manage the Trust’s digital presence, including social media accounts and newsletters ensuring content is up-to-date and consistent with the Trust’s brand guidelines.
• Manage all content on the Trust and school websites.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including schools, local communities, partners, and external media.
• Support the planning and delivery of internal communications to ensure key messages are effectively communicated across the Trust.
• Assist in the organisation and promotion of events, celebrations, and other Trust activities.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of communication and key events, using analytics and feedback to inform future strategies.
• Stay up to date with digital marketing trends and emerging platforms to continuously improve the Trust’s outreach and engagement.
• Oversee the consistent application of the Trust’s brand across all communication channels and schools, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines in tone, visuals, and messaging.
• Collaborate with HR to create and promote campaigns that attract talented staff across the Trust, highlighting the Trust’s values, culture, and benefits.
• Ensure all digital communications and content across the Trust’s platforms adhere to accessibility standards, ensuring inclusivity for all users.

Informal and exploratory conversations are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Harpal Sembi, Head of Communications at hsembi@drbignitemat.org to discuss this post in confidence.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

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Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Drb Ignite Multi Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
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