Job Description

OFFICIAL APPLICATION FORMS MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS BELOW TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.

About us

Unity MAT is a small but ambitious Multi Academy Trust made up of three special schools within the Warwickshire area, these being Brooke School in Rugby, Welcombe Hills School in Stratford Upon Avon and Woodlands School in Coleshill.

Our central services functions, including Finance, HR, Site & Facilities and IT have been centralised to form the Trust's Core Services Team.? We believe that this enables us to provide high quality support services to all of our schools and beyond.

What we need

We are seeking a creative, proactive, and highly organised

Marketing and Communications Officer

to join our dynamic Core Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape, strengthen, and lead the strategic communication and branding efforts across our family of schools.

You will play a key role in developing our brand identity, raising our profile, and communicating the values, achievements, and ambitions of our Trust. From managing digital platforms to designing compelling content, you'll ensure our messaging is consistent, engaging, and impactful across all channels.

Key Responsibilities

Create and deliver high-quality, on-brand publications, social media content, and promotional materials that reflect the Trust's ethos and strategic priorities.

Lead the management of the Trust's websites and social media platforms, ensuring content is current, engaging, and consistent.

Plan, support, and promote key events and campaigns across the Trust.

Collaborate with school leaders and staff to identify and communicate success stories, initiatives, and opportunities.

Support recruitment by designing attractive job adverts and promotional materials.

Uphold and embed our brand guidelines across all schools and communications.

Work as part of the Core Team alongside the Executive Leadership Team and Trust colleagues to help deliver our strategic objectives.

We offer:

A competitive salary

Access to the local government pension scheme & significant employer contribution

(currently 22%)

Excellent training and development opportunities

Enhanced employee assistance programme (including GP helpline, financial & legal advice line and carer support for employee and household members)

Well-being app & staff discounts

Occupational Health Service

Family friendly and Employee Health & Well-being policies

Free Parking

For an informal, confidential conversation about the role, please contact Angie Perry, Director of Finance & Operations on 07876 653853 or angie.perry@unitymat.co.uk

Application Forms

Application forms should be sent to HR@unitymat.co.uk by the above closing date.

CVs will not be accepted.

Please visit www.unitymat.co.uk for further information and an application pack.

Safer Recruitment

Unity MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow robust safer recruitment processes, including online searches, during all recruitment. Please see application pack for further details

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all ages, backgrounds and those with disabilities

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,765.00-28,832.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 04/08/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025