Communications Manager
| Posting date: | 30 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 March 2026 |
| Location: | West Sussex, South East England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ISS Facilities Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 151883 |
Summary
Communications Manager
Contract: Education
Location: West Sussex
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking a Communications Manager to lead, manage and deliver all communications across a single, large-scale contract covering 164 primary schools.
Job Description
This role is central to supporting engagement with parents, teachers, school leaders and students through consistent, clear and engaging communication.
We are looking for someone who can strengthen customer satisfaction, enhance contract performance and support long-term growth by ensuring all communication activity is aligned, effective and impactful.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and deliver the communication strategy across the contract, aligned with contractual, operational and growth objectives
Manage digital communication software and platforms used by parents, teachers and students
Create and distribute menus, updates, promotions, campaigns and key messages
Ensure all communications are inclusive, accessible and aligned with brand and contract standards
Work closely with the Brand Manager to align timing, messaging, campaign cadence and priorities
Ensure all communications, materials and school-facing documents strictly follow approved brand guidelines
Attend regular check-ins to review upcoming campaigns, materials and required approvals
Support engagement initiatives across multiple schools and stakeholder groups
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Proven experience in a communications or marketing role
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience managing digital communication platforms
Experience supporting engagement initiatives across multiple sites or stakeholders
Confident working in education or public sector environments
Experience using insight and data to support reporting and KPIs (desirable)
Must hold a UK driving licence (for travel around West Sussex)
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
Contract: Education
Location: West Sussex
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking a Communications Manager to lead, manage and deliver all communications across a single, large-scale contract covering 164 primary schools.
Job Description
This role is central to supporting engagement with parents, teachers, school leaders and students through consistent, clear and engaging communication.
We are looking for someone who can strengthen customer satisfaction, enhance contract performance and support long-term growth by ensuring all communication activity is aligned, effective and impactful.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and deliver the communication strategy across the contract, aligned with contractual, operational and growth objectives
Manage digital communication software and platforms used by parents, teachers and students
Create and distribute menus, updates, promotions, campaigns and key messages
Ensure all communications are inclusive, accessible and aligned with brand and contract standards
Work closely with the Brand Manager to align timing, messaging, campaign cadence and priorities
Ensure all communications, materials and school-facing documents strictly follow approved brand guidelines
Attend regular check-ins to review upcoming campaigns, materials and required approvals
Support engagement initiatives across multiple schools and stakeholder groups
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Proven experience in a communications or marketing role
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience managing digital communication platforms
Experience supporting engagement initiatives across multiple sites or stakeholders
Confident working in education or public sector environments
Experience using insight and data to support reporting and KPIs (desirable)
Must hold a UK driving licence (for travel around West Sussex)
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
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