Content and Communications Manager

Drb Ignite Multi Academy Trust, Birmingham, B1 2JB

29 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  24 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  26 May 2026

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: £34,434.00 - £41,772.00 Annually (FTE) salary shown is FTE salary

Content and Communications Manager job summary

About us

drb Ignite Multi Academy Trust is a vibrant and growing charitable organisation. As a unique family of fourteen primary schools, our vision and values are shared and constantly lived across all schools. the Trust is an ambitious and forward-looking organisation with a clear mission to drive educational excellence across its schools. As a modern civic institution, we are committed to improving education for the public good. Central to our ethos is the belief that strong, effective school leadership and collaborative working are fundamental to achieving and sustaining this mission for the benefit of all pupils. Operating across Birmingham and Dudley, our specialist primary phase Trust consists of thirteen community schools and one Church of England school, providing education from nursery through to Year 6.

About the role

The Content and Communications Manager is a hugely important role, central to the development and delivery of high-quality communications, digital content and brand engagement across the Trust. As a key member of the central team, you will work closely with the Head of Communications, senior leaders and school-based colleagues to promote the achievements, values and vision of the Trust through creative and impactful storytelling. You will be responsible for enhancing the Trust’s digital presence, strengthening stakeholder engagement and ensuring all communications reflect the Trust’s vision, values and brand identity.

About you

We are looking for someone who is passionate about storytelling and understands how engaging content and strong visual communication can positively influence schools, communities and audiences. a highly creative individual with excellent written communication skills, strong visual storytelling abilities and experience managing websites, social media and digital campaigns. You will hold a degree in design, communications, marketing, media, or a related field with demonstrable experience in managing digital marketing campaigns, preferably in an educational or not-for-profit environment. You will have proven ability to produce high quality written content across different channels (web, social media, newsletters), as well as excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels. Experience of working in education or a Multi Academy Trust environment would be beneficial but not essential.

What can you expect from us

• supportive and developmental culture
• high quality CPD opportunities and career development
• collaborative networking
• professional growth

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Harpal Sembi by email at enquiry@drbignitemat.org or on 0121 231 7131.

Please note that CVs are not accepted.

Closing date: 9am Wednesday 24th June 2026

Interview date: Wednesday 1st July 2026

Start date: September 2026

Please note: In line with Safer Recruitment practices, a minimum of two references will be sought for shortlisted candidates prior to interview. One reference must be the candidate's current/most recent employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for this post. We encourage all applications to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of pupils. As part of our due diligence, an online check will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Drb Ignite Multi Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/drb-ignite-multi-academy-trust

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