PR and Press Manager
The Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT)
Wakefield
- £39,571 - £42,614 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- POD SCP 35-38
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 30 May 2022
Job overview
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is seeking an experienced PR & Press Manager to work across our high performing multi-academy trust. This role is permanent and the working pattern is 37 hours per week and includes holiday closure periods.
Working as part of the Executive Team of the Trust, the successful candidate's duties will include providing initial responses to media requests, liaising with journalists and working with academies to increase their local media coverage. You will need to analyse and interpret complex information and convert that into exciting stories that will interest both the media and local communities. You will be responsible for managing and enhancing the profile of the Trust, whilst protecting its reputation and image at all times. The role requires a solid understanding of social media and the ways in which people share and consume news.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record working in a public relations and /or working with the press in a medium-large sized organisation. Experience of the education sector would be extremely advantageous. Strong communication and IT skills will be essential, excellent organisational skills, accurate proof-reading skills and attention to detail are also vital.
When completing your application, please give due regard to the Job Description and Person Specification. Please note that all of the essential criteria listed on the Person Specification will be used to shortlist candidates for interview. If you do not demonstrate and/or evidence that you meet all of the essential criteria elements, you will not be selected for interview.
For more information and to apply online, please go to: www.outwood.com > Careers.
Closing date: Midday on 30 May 2022.
Interview date: 7 June 2022.
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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.
About The Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT)
- The Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT)
- Potovens Lane, Wakefield
- West Yorkshire
- WF1 2PF
- United Kingdom
Interim Chief Executive Officer: Lee Wilson
The Outwood Grange Academies Trust was born out of the success of Outwood Grange: a large school with 2,200 students, which has achieved record results for the last decade.
As one of the highest performing Family of Schools in the North of England, we have transformed education and outcomes across a network of 40 primary and secondary academies. Working closely together and sharing best practice, our schools do whatever it takes to ensure that every child, irrespective of starting point, can realise his or her full potential and unique talents.
Whether you’re joining us as a support staff member, an ECT, in a leadership position, and everything in between, we will invest in you and your development throughout your career.
By all working together, supporting and motivating each other, we believe we can raise current standards, and transform the lives of our students. If, as a Trust, we support you to help you reach your potential, we can help ensure all the children you teach will also reach theirs.
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