Overview

Strategic Lead for PR and Media Communications (Hybrid – Some on site work required).

Grade 8 SCP21, £35,412 per annum • 37 hours a week across 52 weeks.

About Inspire Connected Communities Trust

Inspire Connected Communities Trust is seeking an innovative, driven and dedicated professional to join our team. As the Trust’s Strategic Lead for PR and Media Communications, you will lead strategic development and practical implementation of an integrated communications and marketing strategy for the trust and its family of schools, settings and commissioned services. You will develop and support our multi academy trust and play a significant role in delivering our stakeholder engagement strategy, brand management, internal and digital engagement, internal communications, media relations and external communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic development and practical implementation of an integrated communications and marketing strategy for the trust and its family of schools, settings and commissioned services.
• Develop and support the multi academy trust and contribute to stakeholder engagement strategies, brand management, internal and digital engagement, internal communications, media relations and external communications.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in a Marketing, Communications or PR role in education or a similar environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of media, promotion and briefing and design processes, production of marketing campaigns and promotional materials.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Attention to detail and tenacity in developing the role.

What we offer

• A welcoming and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to be part of a dedicated and supportive team.
• Leadership coaching and mentoring.
• A strong ethos of support to enable work/life balance.
• Staff perks and wellbeing benefits.

Additional information

This is a great opportunity to further your career within an environment based on a coaching culture and a commitment to staff personal and professional learning and development.

Closing date: Friday 14th November 2025

Interview date: Thursday 27th November 2025

Safeguarding

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. Applications may be subject to a social media presence check.