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Head of Marketing and Communications

Posted 2 days 3 hours ago by EDUCATION FOR THE 21ST CENTURY

Permanent
Full Time
Marketing & PR Jobs
Kent, Chislehurst, United Kingdom, BR7 5PS
Job Description

About this Role

The Role

Reporting to the CFO and working closely with the CEO and Executive Team, you will:

  • Define and deliver a trust-wide marketing and communications strategy
  • Shape and embed a clear, compelling Orion narrative
  • Strengthen our reputation, visibility and external voice
  • Lead campaigns that drive recruitment, attendance and trust
  • Set and enforce high standards in parent communication
  • Build a confident, consistent approach across all schools
  • Lead on crisis and reputation management

    • You will operate at pace, bring clarity, and ensure communications actively support school improvement and trust growth.

    What You'll Be Doing:

  • Developing and owning the Orion brand, voice and positioning
  • Supporting the CEO in building a strong external presence
  • Designing trust-wide campaigns linked to key priorities
  • Improving how we communicate with parents across all schools
  • Strengthening recruitment marketing and employer brand
  • Introducing clear frameworks, templates and expectations
  • Supporting leaders through complex or high-risk situations

    • What We're Looking For

    We are looking for someone who:

  • Has operated at a senior level in marketing, communications or public affairs
  • Thinks strategically, not just operationally
  • Can influence and challenge senior leaders with credibility
  • Writes with clarity and authority
  • Is calm under pressure and exercises strong judgement
  • Is motivated by purpose and improving outcomes for young people

    • Experience in education is helpful, but not essential.

    What matters is your ability to lead, shape and deliver at organisational level.

    What We Offer:

  • A genuinely strategic role with trust-wide impact
  • Close working with an ambitious CEO and Executive Team
  • The opportunity to build a function from the ground up
  • A values-driven organisation with a strong moral purpose
  • Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements
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