Marketing and Communications Officer

South Farnham Educational Trust, Farnham, GU9 8DY

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  12 May 2026

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £29,629 - £33,131 per annum

Marketing and Communications Officer job summary

Marketing & Communications Officer

Location: South Farnham Educational Trust (multi site role)

Salary: £29,629 - £33,131 per annum (actual salary), commensurate with experience

Contract: Full time (5 days a week), 42 weeks per year (term time plus 3 weeks), permanent

About the Role

South Farnham Educational Trust (SFET) is seeking a creative, organised and forward‑thinking Marketing & Communications Officer to help deliver our Trust‑wide Marketing and Communications Strategy.

Working under the direction of the Senior Leadership Team, you will play a central role in developing and strengthening a confident, distinctive brand presence across the Trust, including SFET schools, our SCITT and Teaching School Hub. Through effective use of digital, social, web and creative channels, your work will help ensure our ethos, values and reputation for excellence are clearly communicated to families, partners and the wider community.

This is a varied, hands‑on role within a collaborative central team and will involve working across multiple Trust sites.

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic Marketing & Communications professional who:

• Has practical experience in a marketing or communications role.

• Has a strong track record of creating engaging content for digital and print channels.

• Is confident managing social media platforms and analysing performance.

• Has experience supporting websites and working with external suppliers or agencies.

• Can manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast paced environment.

• Communicates clearly and effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

• Is creative, organised and detail focused, with pride in producing high quality work.

• Is confident using tools such as Canva, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, alongside Microsoft Office.

• Demonstrates professionalism, discretion and integrity at all times.

• Experience in education, the public sector or a values driven organisation is desirable but not essential.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real impact – Your work will directly shape how our schools, colleagues and communities are seen and heard, helping to attract families, staff and partners across the Trust.

• A varied and creative role – From digital campaigns and social media to websites, publications and video content, no two days are the same.

• Opportunity to shape and grow a brand – Play a pivotal role in developing and strengthening the Trust’s identity across multiple schools and education services.

• Collaborative, values driven environment – Work closely with passionate colleagues who share a commitment to excellence, high aspirations and positive outcomes for young people.

• Professional autonomy and trust – Your expertise will be valued, with the opportunity to take ownership, introduce fresh ideas and influence strategic priorities.

• Excellent work–life balance – Term time working plus one additional week offers meaningful flexibility while maintaining a rewarding, career developing role.

• Purpose with professionalism – Enjoy a marketing role that combines creativity with genuine purpose, where your skills support education and community impact, not just metrics.

Key Statistics

• 11 schools (primary and secondary)

• 5021 pupils

• 669 employees

• 864 ECTs trained/assessed

• 201 trainee teachers

Interested?

To find out more about this exciting opportunity, or to arrange a visit to the Trust please contact our Central HR Team (details are enclosed in the "advert" attachment)

Deadline date: Monday 1st June

Interviews commencing week beginning 1st June

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a strong response, so early applications are encouraged.

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 South Farnham Educational Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/south-farnham-educational-trust

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