Director of Communications
Thrive Co Operative Learning Trust, Hull, HU5 4QH14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
24 October 2025 at 9am
Date listed
10 October 2025
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
- £44,075.00 - £48,226.00 Annually (FTE)
Director of Communications job summary
Director of Communications
Salary: 10 SCP 33 -37 ( £44,075- £48,226)
Hours: Full Time, Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible
Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust is a vibrant family of ten schools across Hull - three secondary and seven primary - united by a shared purpose: to inspire pupils to thrive in life. Each Thrive school is a dynamic community of staff, pupils, and families working together to unlock every child’s potential.
The Opportunity
This is a key leadership position offering a dynamic and forward-thinking professional a unique opportunity to join our Executive Team. You will be the architect of our voice , leading all communications across the Trust to ensure our messaging is clear, consistent, and compelling , reflecting our core values, vision, and impact. Crucially, you will also provide comprehensive, proactive executive administrative support for the CEO, directly contributing to the Trust's strategic development.
What We Offer
An inclusive and forward-thinking Multi-Academy Trust
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Access to our staff benefits platform, including retail discounts, gym membership offers, and savings schemes such as cycle-to-work
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
Hybrid working
What You Will Bring
We are looking for an ambitious, experienced individual who has:
Proven experience of working as part of an executive team and producing high-level, professional communications to stakeholders
A high level of discretion, combined with outstanding organisational skills, the ability to work independently, and manage competing deadlines
Significant experience in a similar role, preferably in the education sector, with demonstrable professional development in a relevant discipline
Next Steps
For further information and an informal discussion please contact Beccy Meilhan, Director of People by email on meilhanb@thrivetrust.uk
Closing date: Friday 24th October 2025, 9am
Shortlisting: Wednesday 29th October 2025
Interviews: Monday 3rd November 2025
As part of Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust commitment to safer recruitment processes and in accordance with statutory guidance: Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.
Please note, we do not accept CVs, applications must be submitted using an application form.
Our commitment to Safeguarding: Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each school has a robust Safeguarding Policy and all staff receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout their employment.
A candidate’s suitability to work with children will be explored at all stages of the recruitment process. The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), a Children's Barred List check, a Section 128 Management Check if relevant, Prohibition check and overseas checks as applicable, identity check, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and a check regarding their eligibility to work in the UK.
This role involves contact with children and provides regular access to children, therefore it is ‘regulated activity’. As such, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act - 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Our commitment to equality and diversity: Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. Please visit Thrive Trust website to view our Job Applicants Privacy Notice, which explains how we collect, store, and use personal data about individuals applying for jobs at our schools.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each school has a robust Safeguarding Policy and all staff receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout their employment.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Thrive Co Operative Learning Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust formally known as YHCLT was created in September 2016 and now includes 3 secondary and 7 primary schools.
Our aim, underpinned by co-operative values and an ethical approach to leadership, is to inspire our students and staff and bring rapid and sustained improvement to the communities we live and work in.
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