Communications, Marketing & Engagement Lead

We are now looking to appoint a Communications, Marketing & Engagement Lead who shares our values and can bring expertise, energy and commitment to our Central Team. This is a varied and exciting opportunity and is a key role in the Trust. You will lead our communications and marketing activity while working hands-on across content, digital channels, campaigns, events and stakeholder engagement. You will be a trusted partner to the CEO, central team and school leaders, bringing coherence, creativity and professional discipline to how we communicate. In the first 12–18 months, your priorities will be to strengthen our Trust-wide communications; establish consistently high standards across our website, social media and publications; develop our external profile; support pupil and staff recruitment; improve promotion of the Trust English Hub; and support the delivery of our Trust-wide events.

The successful candidate will:

- Develop and deliver a coherent Trust-wide communications, marketing and engagement plan aligned with strategic priorities.

- Protect and strengthen the White Woods brand, helping every school and service communicate with clarity, consistency and warmth.

- Grow engagement with staff, families, prospective employees, schools, partners and the wider community.

- Coordinate major Trust events and key organisational commitments so that they are planned carefully and delivered brilliantly.

- Use insight and evidence to improve reach, reputation and measurable outcomes