Communications Manager
| Posting date: | 18 October 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £42,403 to £46,464 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | £37,245 - £40,812 actual salary |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 November 2024 |
| Location: | HU7 4EY |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Humber Education Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Grade & Scale point: Grade 10, scp 34-38
Salary: £42,403 - £46,464 FTE, £37,245 - £40,812 actual
salary based on TT + 5 days
Hours of work: 37hrs/wk, Term-time + additional days
(Flexible – to be agreed)
Contract: Permanent, Term-time + additional days
Start date: January 2025
Are you an enthusiastic person, with the motivation to build professional, effective working relationships?
This is a varied role, ensuring the Trust’s communication strategy is delivered to a high and professional standard. As an experienced communicator you will provide and distribute high-quality publications and imaging.
You will have strong experience in a senior administrative role, excellent communication and organisational skills with a keen eye for detail and excellent IT skills.
For an informal discussion regarding the post and to arrange a visit to our Trust, please contact Rachel Wilkes, Chief Executive Officer, at Humber Education Trust
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• To develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders, internally and externally, to communicate the ethos, strategic aims and achievements of the Trust.
• To organise and manage events in support of staff and children and that promote the Trust’s work, supporting partnership links and future growth of the Trust.
• To create and distribute high-quality publications e.g. newsletters, charters, press releases, brochures, posters etc. that positively communicate the work and ethos of the Trust to stakeholders
• To support the Executive Team with general administration requirements e.g. bookings for training courses, travel and accommodation, expense claims, answering the telephone, distributing post, managing emails.
• To develop partnerships with media and external agencies and stakeholders to increase the visibility of the Trust, handling media enquiries as necessary.
A commitment to work at all times within the policies of the Academy Trust and act within Health and Safety guidelines is mandatory.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
• GCSE 5A*-C or equivalent including Maths & English Language
• Level 4 qualification in Administration / Business / Communications / Marketing or related field
• Experience of working to deadlines and for different managers simultaneously
• Experience of producing documents / publications / newsletters etc. to a high standard and on a variety of platforms
• Experience of managing communications to deliver a consistent brand
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
AS A MEMBER OF HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST, WE OFFER:
• Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children.
• A Trust with expertise in every area of the curriculum, both in primary and special settings, through our Teaching & Learning Ambassadors and peer networks.
• Outstanding individually tailored continual professional development for staff at all levels.
• Staff who feel valued and supported in their roles.
• A caring and safe environment where we recognise the diverse needs of our community, ensuring our young people from all backgrounds thrive.
• Ethical working with mutual respect and collaboration.
For an informal discussion regarding the post and to arrange a visit to our Trust, please contact Rachel Wilkes at Humber Education Trust.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please visit our Trust website to download an application form and find further details on the role.
All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification within our Applicant Pack before making an application.
Early application is encouraged. We will review applications throughout the advertising period and therefore reserve the right to close the advert early should sufficient applications be received.
Closing date for completed applications: 8am, Monday 11 November 2024
Interview date: w/c 11 November 2024
If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact Jo Langcaster, Recruitment & Marketing Manager via recruitment@het.academy
CONDITIONAL OFFER:
Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, Children’s Barred List Check, Section 128 check where applicable, identity checks, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK checks. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search and required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:
We take very seriously our responsibility to safeguard children. This school operates a rigorous and robust recruitment process that gathers evidence about candidates’ suitability to work with children as well as their suitability for the post and has proactive safeguarding procedures in place that address inappropriate behaviour.
Grade & Scale point: Grade 10, scp 34-38
Salary: £42,403 - £46,464 FTE, £37,245 - £40,812 actual
salary based on TT + 5 days
Hours of work: 37hrs/wk, Term-time + additional days
(Flexible – to be agreed)
Contract: Permanent, Term-time + additional days
Start date: January 2025
Are you an enthusiastic person, with the motivation to build professional, effective working relationships?
This is a varied role, ensuring the Trust’s communication strategy is delivered to a high and professional standard. As an experienced communicator you will provide and distribute high-quality publications and imaging.
You will have strong experience in a senior administrative role, excellent communication and organisational skills with a keen eye for detail and excellent IT skills.
For an informal discussion regarding the post and to arrange a visit to our Trust, please contact Rachel Wilkes, Chief Executive Officer, at Humber Education Trust
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• To develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders, internally and externally, to communicate the ethos, strategic aims and achievements of the Trust.
• To organise and manage events in support of staff and children and that promote the Trust’s work, supporting partnership links and future growth of the Trust.
• To create and distribute high-quality publications e.g. newsletters, charters, press releases, brochures, posters etc. that positively communicate the work and ethos of the Trust to stakeholders
• To support the Executive Team with general administration requirements e.g. bookings for training courses, travel and accommodation, expense claims, answering the telephone, distributing post, managing emails.
• To develop partnerships with media and external agencies and stakeholders to increase the visibility of the Trust, handling media enquiries as necessary.
A commitment to work at all times within the policies of the Academy Trust and act within Health and Safety guidelines is mandatory.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
• GCSE 5A*-C or equivalent including Maths & English Language
• Level 4 qualification in Administration / Business / Communications / Marketing or related field
• Experience of working to deadlines and for different managers simultaneously
• Experience of producing documents / publications / newsletters etc. to a high standard and on a variety of platforms
• Experience of managing communications to deliver a consistent brand
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
AS A MEMBER OF HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST, WE OFFER:
• Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children.
• A Trust with expertise in every area of the curriculum, both in primary and special settings, through our Teaching & Learning Ambassadors and peer networks.
• Outstanding individually tailored continual professional development for staff at all levels.
• Staff who feel valued and supported in their roles.
• A caring and safe environment where we recognise the diverse needs of our community, ensuring our young people from all backgrounds thrive.
• Ethical working with mutual respect and collaboration.
For an informal discussion regarding the post and to arrange a visit to our Trust, please contact Rachel Wilkes at Humber Education Trust.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please visit our Trust website to download an application form and find further details on the role.
All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification within our Applicant Pack before making an application.
Early application is encouraged. We will review applications throughout the advertising period and therefore reserve the right to close the advert early should sufficient applications be received.
Closing date for completed applications: 8am, Monday 11 November 2024
Interview date: w/c 11 November 2024
If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact Jo Langcaster, Recruitment & Marketing Manager via recruitment@het.academy
CONDITIONAL OFFER:
Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, Children’s Barred List Check, Section 128 check where applicable, identity checks, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK checks. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search and required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:
We take very seriously our responsibility to safeguard children. This school operates a rigorous and robust recruitment process that gathers evidence about candidates’ suitability to work with children as well as their suitability for the post and has proactive safeguarding procedures in place that address inappropriate behaviour.