Communications Officer

Summary

Description
Communications Officer
Job Reference
0000000377
Location
Central
Closing Date
11/07/2021

Details

Employment Type
Support
Hours
37
Weeks Per Year
52
Location
Central
Minimum Salary
£26,281
Maximum Salary
£29,578
Contract Type
Permanent

Advert Details

Communications Officer

Salary:  TSAT Grade E £26,281- £29,578

Closing Date : 11th July 2021

Interview Date :14th July 2021

Contract: Permanent, 37 Hours per a week

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Thinking Creative are looking for a Communications Officer to coordinate our internal and external communications . This is an exciting opportunity to assist the PR and Communications Manager to support our Trust communications and  PR strategy. 

Working closely with the Communications Manager and supported by the Marketing Team, this role will oversee content creation and management of content on our Trust and school websites and social media.

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What you will need to succeed:

For further details please see the attached JD and person specification

  • Be an experienced content writer, with the ability to write engaging content to work across multiple channels 
  • Be able to work independently and use your initiative to maximise the impact of your campaign 
  • Deliver communications plans outlining key messages throughout the year
  • Experience of building and maintaining excellent working relationships with stakeholders by keeping in regular contact offering advice, solutions and information 
  • An understanding of the importance of communication and mixed channel campaigns
  • Be organised, confident and approachable with a solution focused approach to your work.
  • Ability to develop and maintain our social media accounts. Ensuring they are regularly updated to communicate key messages
  • Knowledge of using WordPress would be desirable

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 The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across Kent, Hampshire and Plymouth. 

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.

Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:

  • Think about their Thinking
  • Be their Best self
  • Shape their Success

In this way we transform life chances

Watch our Trust video  to gain an insight in to The Thinking Schools Academy Trust 

 

What our Trust will offer you:

  • A competitive salary
  • The successful applicant will also have access to the local government pension scheme
  • A pro-rata annual leave entitlement of 26 days, increasing to 30 after 5 years of service.
  • Reduced membership of a fully-equipped fitness suite and classes – located on the site of New Horizons Children’s Academy
  • A fun, hardworking and welcoming team who enjoy supporting each other
  • Vast support network from senior leaders within the schools and the Central Trust team 
  • A 24/7 employee assistance programme which provides counselling and support / advice on a wide array of areas

 

What you need to do now:

If you are interested in working for our Trust in our Thinking Creative Team, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today!

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

 

Documents

The following documents are available relating to this vacancy:

Communications Coordinator JD_april 21.pdf

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