Trust Communications and Engagement Lead

2 weeks ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Point 13 Jobs Full time £40,000 - £50,000 per year

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust
is a family of four schools around Birmingham with a commitment to breaking down barriers and enriching lives. The Trust now seeks a
Communications and Engagement Lead
to deliver a brand-new strategy and transform the way it communicates.

Key Responsibilities

  • Creating and reviewing an effective communications strategy for the Trust and leading on its successful delivery.
  • Writing, developing and editing copy, using flair and imagination to turn factual information into compelling copy tailored to a variety of target audiences and in line with house style.
  • Ensuring a coherent and consistent approach is applied to all communications, branding and messages.
  • Managing the Trust's intranet effectively, using a content management system to maintain the quality and integrity of web content.
  • Managing, maintaining and updating all Trust websites, posting engaging content and monitoring wider engagement.
  • Identifying PR opportunities and managing media relations, drafting statements to influence coverage.
  • Managing the Trust's social media channels, regularly posting and maintaining conversations.
  • Proactively engaging with partners, researching prospective partners, and acting as the first point of contact for partner enquiries.
  • Effectively managing financial resources and leading on the cost-benefit analysis of communications activities.
  • Providing guidance and support for direct parental communications.

Skills and Experience

  • Degree or equivalent work experience in a similar role.
  • Experience working with both digital and print communications with the ability to create content for the web, print and social media.
  • Excellent copywriting skills and an innate flair for creating stories, likely with a background in journalism or media.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to interact with people at all levels.
  • Experience of website management and good knowledge of IT systems, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
  • Flexible and adaptable to change and able to work under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude.
  • A commitment to the ethos, vision and values of the Trust, with experience working in the education sector desirable.

Benefits

  • Local authority pension.
  • Wide-ranging employee assistance programme and access to the Perkbox discount platform.
  • Green car and cycle-to-work schemes and free on-site parking.
  • Salary sacrifice schemes.
  • Counselling, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a wellness hub.
  • Free flu jabs.
  • Access to fitness programmes, including yoga, HIIT and more.
  • High-quality staff training and educational support.
  • Priority admission of staff children.

Salary:
£42,829 – £46,142.

Location:
Centrally based in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, with regular visits to the Trust's four academies. Hybrid and flexible working opportunities are available.

Closing date:
Midday on 3 November 2025.

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