Head of Marketing and Communications

Maiden Erlegh Trust are seeking an experienced marketing and communications professional to join our developing organisation as our new Head of Marketing and Communications, following the retirement of the current post holder. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will ideally have a degree, or professional qualification, in marketing or a related discipline and will be able to add immediate value in a supportive and collaborative environment. Experience from within the education sector is not a pre-requisite but the successful candidate will be committed to living by our values of Aiming High, Being Inclusive, and Working Together for the betterment of our children and young people, our staff, and our local communities. If this sounds like you we look forward to hearing from you.

Purpose of the role:

• To drive the promotion of Maiden Erlegh Trust and its constituent schools by leading on the development and implementation of the Trust’s Marketing and Communication strategy.
• To be responsible for the development, leadership and continual improvement of the marketing and communications function.
• To develop and lead the Trust’s Marketing and Communications team.

Hybrid role, but frequent travel to our school sites and to our Shared Services centre is required. As a result the successful candidate will be required to hold a full driving licence.

Flexible working options can be discussed during interview.

Here are just some of the benefits you will receive when working with us, alongside a generous 22% employer pension contribution.

About the Trust: 

Maiden Erlegh Trust is committed to developing a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative community of highly effective schools that deliver excellent education opportunities for the children and young people of the communities we serve.  Through our work we will ensure that our children are equipped with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to deal with the demands of an ever-changing world. The Trust currently comprises nine schools in the local area, with a variety of settings including primary, secondary, special and an Alternative Provision academy.  Additionally we have a comprehensive Shared Services offer and contribute to wider system leadership through the Maiden Erlegh Institute. As an organisation, we encourage professional development at all levels through the use of cross Trust networks to share best practice and ideas.  We also actively encourage the promotion of staff to different roles within the Trust and to different settings in line with their career aspirations.   

Closing date 15 November 2024.

Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible as the Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.