Regional Marketing and Communications Manager
Orchard Hill College Academy Trust · Sutton, London
Regional Marketing and Communications Manager at Orchard Hill College Academy Trust, based in Sutton, London. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Sutton, London
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Closes
- 29 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Digital Marketing
Reference d0a4686367ba42ec1dbb413b054192f650f98544
About the role
We are looking for an ambitious and innovative Regional Marketing and Communications Manager to become part of our central team. This role offers the chance to make a real impact by strengthening our profile, championing our values, and celebrating the outstanding work happening across our schools and college centres. It’s a unique opportunity to combine creativity with purpose, working in an organisation dedicated to transforming lives through education.
Key Responsibilities:
- Content Creation & Management - Write and upload engaging website content (WordPress), news stories, and articles; produce graphics using Canva; and generate creative briefs for designers and agencies.
- Digital & Social Media - Create, schedule, and post content across social media channels, including photography and videography to support campaigns and showcase achievements.
- Events & Campaigns - Plan, organise, and support academy, college, and Trust-wide events such as open days, conferences, community activities, and special celebrations (including some evenings).
- Collaboration & Engagement - Work closely with colleagues across schools and college centres, attending meetings at Head Office and building relationships to ensure consistent communications.
Key Requirements:
- Communication & Creativity - Strong written and verbal skills, copywriting ability, and an eye for creating engaging digital content across websites, social media, and marketing materials.
- Technical Skills - Experience with WordPress, Canva, and photography/videography (using mobile and digital camera), with an understanding of branding and its effective application.
- Digital & Social Media Expertise - Proven ability to create dynamic content, grow social media audiences, and manage multi-channel campaigns.
- Organisation & Adaptability - Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaboration & Attitude - A self-motivated team player with a ‘can do’ approach, able to build strong relationships with colleagues, students, and stakeholders.
Flexibility & Travel - A full driving licence and willingness to travel across sites in Sutton, Surrey, Southwark, and Hillingdon to capture stories, support events, and deliver communications activity
Reference: d0a4686367ba42ec1dbb413b054192f650f98544 · Posted 2 weeks ago · Closes 29 Sep 2026 · Listed via Orchard Hill College Academy Trust
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