Senior Communications Manager

It’s an exciting time to join the communications team at Star Academies as our family of schools continues to grow at pace. Working for one of the largest and highest performing multi-academy trusts in the country, you will help us build our brand, boost the quality and impact of our internal communications and keep our 2,000- strong workforce informed and engaged.

About Star Central

Star Central, which is based at our head office in Blackburn, Lancashire, provides leadership, strategic direction and support to Star Academies, Star Institute and our schools.

The Star Central team includes experts from a range of professional backgrounds, who work together to provide an outstanding support service to the Star community.  We support our schools to provide educational and operational excellence and to cultivate a strong Star community, with the aim of nurturing today’s young people and inspiring tomorrow’s leaders.

Who we’re looking for

We are seeking an experienced senior communications expert to help take our communications to the next level. You will be adept at developing clear communication strategies and creating compelling content for a range of channels and audiences. Implementing and managing internal communications channels with best in class content will be second nature to you, as will measuring the effectiveness of communications and identifying improvements. With a strong eye for detail and creative flair, you will be in your element creating engaging messaging and writing flawless copy. A team player who can lead and motivate others to reach your own high standards, you will be creative yet delivery-focused with the ability to manage, organise and prioritise tasks.

You will have:

- A degree or equivalent in English, communications, PR, marketing or a related discipline

- At least 5 years working in a communications, PR or marketing role

- Demonstrable experience of creating, delivering and evaluating successful communication strategies

- Exceptional copywriting skills and the ability to write and edit engaging, precise content for a broad range of channels and audiences.

 - Experience of implementing and managing internal communications channels. 

- A track record of planning and managing the organisation of high-profile, highimpact events.

​​​​​About Star Academies

Star Academies is a high-performing multi-academy trust that runs more than 25 primary and secondary schools. We are a values-based organisation that works to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions. Every single day you’ll be rewarded with the opportunity to shape a young person’s future - our STAR values embody what we believe is needed to succeed.

Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we continually invest in our employees through our learning and development centre, Star Institute. With a wealth of training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a growing group of academies, joining our team of leading education experts could propel your career to the next level. 

We can also offer you a range of rewards and benefits, including competitive salaries and pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements and healthcare cash plans.

Find out more

Please download the job description and person specification below for further information about the role.  

Key Dates

Closing Date: Wednesday, 28 July 2021 at midnight

Interview Date: Friday, 06 August 2021

Proposed Start Date: ​​​​​​​As soon as possible.

Application Process

To apply for this vacancy please use the 'Apply for job' link below. You should ensure your application form and supporting statement address all elements of the person specification. We will only consider candidates who meet the vast majority of the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

Our Commitment

Star Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks.

We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.