Trust Marketing and Communication Officer - Castleford Academy Trust

Schools
Secondary Schools
Castleford Academy Trust
37 hours, all year round. To start : ASAP
1
Wakefield and surrounding areas
Permanent
Grade 6 SCP 12-18
£24,496.00-£27,344.00 per annum

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Castleford Academy Trust.

Castleford Academy Trust established as a Trust on 1st April 2013. The Trust comprises of two secondary academies: Castleford Academy and Crofton Academy; and three primary academies: Park Junior Academy, Glasshoughton Infant Academy and Three Lane Ends Academy. Each academy is based within the Wakefield district.

Castleford Academy Trust is committed to “working together to achieve excellence for all”. Within Castleford Academy Trust, in our pursuit of excellence, we work hard to ensure that no child is left behind. Castleford Academy Trust is an exceptional place to work and has a team of dedicated and committed staff. We strongly believe in developing and nurturing talent by providing opportunities for staff training and development.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trust Marketing and Communication Officer to join the Trust team to develop and implement a high quality, flexible, and responsive marketing and communications strategy for the benefit of the Trust, our academies and stakeholders.

Based primarily at the Castleford Academy site, but with travel to other Trust academies, the role will help boost the profile of the Trust regionally and nationally, whilst strengthening our brand identity.

The successful candidate should have expertise in marketing communications including knowledge of social media platforms. They will have creative ability and flair, with a good eye for design and a willingness to undertake further training relevant to the post.

You will:

  • Work with the CEO and executive leaders to implement an effective marketing and communications strategy for our Trust.
  • Lead on the design and development of marketing materials for the Trust.
  • Increase engagement of both existing and potential stakeholders whilst also celebrating achievements of the Trust and our academies, pupils and staff.
  • Take responsibility for specific projects or ongoing areas of work in relation to marketing communications, including the planning and delivery of Trust communication campaigns.
  • Take a lead role in the development, enabling, and integration of social media as a key communications and engagement tool.
  • Develop high quality materials to promote the work of the Trust to a high standard at both local, regional and national level to encourage engagement within and beyond existing networks.

You will be/have:

  • At least a Grade C or above at GCSE, or equivalent, in both English and Mathematics.
  • Proven experience in design and development of digital media content.
  • A record of developing and implementing excellent communications strategies.
  • Knowledge and experience with online marketing tools and best practice.
  • Creative ability and flair, with a good eye for design.
  • Excellent attention to detail to produce work of the highest quality.
  • Able to work flexibly and manage processes of design from an initial brief to copywriting, design and production.
  • A commitment to Castleford Academy Trust’s vision and values.

Castleford Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For all positions at Castleford Academy you are required to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check prior to appointment.

If you are interested in this role, please contact Miss Alice Foster, Trust HR Manager to arrange a visit at recruitment@castlefordacademy.com

The deadline for applications is Friday 14th April at 12 noon with interviews taking the following week.

Application forms can be downloaded from the Castleford Academy Trust Website. Completed applications should be addressed to the CEO, Mr George Panayiotou at the Castleford Academy address or via email to recruitment@castlefordacademy.com

For further information on the Trust, the role and how to apply please visit the Castleford Academy Trust Website or email Miss Alice Foster, Trust HR Manager at afoster@castlefordacademy.com

14 April 2023, 12:00 PM

Important Information

This vacancy is closed to applications.