Job Title: Communications Officer
Salary: £25,114.71 to £29,158.39
Hours of Work: 38 hours per week (full-time, all year round); part-time working will be considered
Location: Regular travel to Academy locations – home based
Closing Date: 31st January 2025
We are looking for a values driven individual who shares our vision; we want all children and young people to have confidence and belief in their potential, be ready for a successful adult life and connected where they live. Be part of the Academy Trust behind schools for children and young people with autism and/or additional needs.
About Us
MacIntyre Academies' mission is to become a leading Special Academy Trust that provides outstanding outcome-focused state education by promoting high aspirations, empowering parents as partners and successfully equipping every child for adult life.
We currently have 4 Academies: Endeavour Academy in Oxford, Discovery Academy in Nuneaton, Quest Academy, and Venture Academy. Each caters to children with various needs including autism and social, emotional, and mental health difficulties.
MacIntyre Academies benefits greatly from its sponsor MacIntyre, which has developed a strong reputation nationally as a high-quality, person-centered organisation.
The Role
As a small but growing Trust, we are currently seeking a professional Communications Officer to join the MacIntyre Academies Trust Central Team and maximise every opportunity to raise awareness of MacIntyre Academies as a Trust and across individual schools.
Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will work to develop and deliver communications strategies across various disciplines including media and public relations, brand management, marketing, website and social media, internal communications, and production of materials.
About You
With proven experience in a communications role, you will be highly organised, thrive in a collaborative environment, have a keen eye for detail, and be committed to providing outstanding customer service to a range of stakeholders. You will manage multiple concurrent projects, frequently working to tight deadlines, and will work well under pressure.
A good working knowledge of Microsoft ICT packages (Word & Excel) is required, along with experience in using Microsoft Office software. You will be confident with the management of a range of social media channels and have a clear understanding of the issues faced by children with special educational needs and their families.
A strong team player with a high level of personal integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality, you will have excellent communication skills, a can-do attitude, and be confident to work independently with guidance.
You will be willing to work flexibly and outside of normal working hours as required. Regular travel to each of our schools is an essential component of the role.
A recognised qualification in communications/marketing is desirable.
Benefits
Our people are the heart of our success:
* A competitive salary
* Generous Annual Leave Entitlement (Plus Bank Holidays)
* A loyalty scheme which rewards you with an extra day of annual leave each September with length of service over 12 months (up to 5 additional days)
* Excellent local government pension scheme
* Family Friendly policies
* Wellbeing, Bereavement and Menopause policies
* Enhanced Sick Pay
* Wellbeing initiatives in your setting
* Full induction
* Training and development and the support of a trained line manager and dedicated senior leaders
* Access to further professional development
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Annual MAT Life Day to take for that special occasion
* Annual Flu Jabs
* Free eye tests through Specsavers
* An Employee Assistance Programme to support your health and wellbeing
* Death in Service
* Long Service Recognition
* Recommend a Friend Scheme - £100 Voucher
* Trained Mental Health First Aiders
* Enhanced DBS Certificate (Paid for by MacIntyre Academies)
* Self service portal to facilitate leave and amend personal information
* Active employee engagement programme including Termly ‘You are Awesome’ awards, an annual Employee Big Thank You Day, and Annual CPD Trust wide conference.
* Access to Blue Light Card/ Discounts for Teachers
Safeguarding
MacIntyre Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All positions will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and registration with the DBS Update Service together with all other relevant recruitment checks including obtaining references.
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