Communications & Marketing Manager

We are a small but expanding MAT that is seeking a Communications & Marketing Manager to develop and implement a marketing and communication strategy across our schools. Our vision is ‘Success for Everyone’ and the successful candidate will ensure that there is a collaborative approach to marketing and communications across the Trust. There are currently two schools in the Trust, Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys, a highly successful all-inclusive boys’ school with a co-educational offer at Post 16, and the newly built Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls, that is already making huge strides in the education arena. The schools pride themselves on a culture of high standards from staff and pupils. They are demanding yet rewarding schools where students and staff feel valued and supported.

The Trust is looking to appoint a Communications & Marketing Manager to develop and implement a marketing and communication strategy to ensure that the PolyMAT vision, image and reputation are promoted and enhanced.  The ideal candidate will also take responsibility for promoting the Trust to a wider audience whilst raising the profile of the Executive team in the education arena. 

The successful candidate will work with the COO to develop/deliver marketing and communication strategies across the entire spectrum of comms disciplines including: media and public relations, internal comms, branding, marketing, advertising, digital and social media and production of materials and will advise the COO and Senior Leadership Teams on the development of a compelling and impactful marketing plan in support of the Trust/Schools’ strategic plan and based on statistical analysis and clear evidence. To evaluate and revise the plan annually.  

In addition, you will have responsibility for our various social media platforms and their effective use in marketing, supported by a good understanding of how best to use the analytics available to inform both our social media use and marketing. In addition, the ability to develop and manage the websites, generating content, making improvements to functionality, maximising its potential and monitoring its performance will be vital.

Applicants should have a professional appearance and attitude and will be able to deal with all stakeholders with flair and confidence. They should also have strong interpersonal skills and demonstrate high levels of attention to detail. Excellent organisation and communication are vital skills that will enable all stakeholders to feel supported by the Communications and Marketing services.

 As a member of staff at PolyMAT, we can offer you:

• Opportunities for career progression

• A competitive salary

• Excellent professional development

• A contributory pension scheme

• An employee assistance programme

• Season ticket loans

• Finders fees for personal introductions of staff that we employ

• Excellent catering facilities

PolyMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks, where applicable. All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.

The Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Previous applicants need not apply

Details of the role and the application form are available on the PolyMAT website at www.woolwichpoly.co.uk.   

The closing date for applications is Sunday 23 January 2022. Interviews will be scheduled to take place shortly after the closing date.