Job Description

We are looking for a visionary Marketing & Communications Lead to define and deliver the voice of our Group. This is your opportunity to set the strategic direction for how we connect, inspire, and engage -- building a powerful brand that reflects our values, strengthens our reputation, and makes a lasting difference to the lives of young people.

About the Role

As the Group's senior marketing and communications professional, you will:

Lead the development and execution of an ambitious, multi-channel strategy that supports our long-term goals. Partner with colleagues to refine and protect our brand, narrative, and voice, ensuring it reflects our "why, how, and what." Drive innovative campaigns that increase visibility, engagement, and recruitment across diverse audiences. Oversee proactive and responsive media relations, including crisis communications. Strengthen our internal communications to build culture, connection, and shared purpose. Use insight, analytics, and sector knowledge to identify opportunities, measure impact, and continuously improve.

About You

You will bring:

A proven track record in leading marketing and communications at a senior level, ideally in complex, multi-site or mission-driven organisations. Strategic vision combined with the ability to deliver impactful results. Expertise in brand stewardship, stakeholder engagement, and digital innovation. Strong leadership, influencing, and relationship-building skills. The ability to anticipate trends, seize opportunities, and manage risk with confidence.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to lead high-profile work that directly shapes the perception, influence, and success of our Group. You will work alongside committed leaders and make a tangible impact on our schools, our communities, and the lives of young people.

Spaghetti Bridge Ltd are committed to Safeguarding therefore, all employees working at this school must have the ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of our children and young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding checks appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and employment references. We will request references from where you have worked with either children or adults at risk. Please be aware that references will be requested prior to interview for roles within our schools and that online searches will be completed on all shortlisted candidates in line with the provisions of Keeping Children Safe in Education. This post involves contact with children and young people considered to be at risk and therefore post holders will be engaging in regulated activity.

This post involves working with children and young people considered to be at risk and therefore is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Spaghetti Bridge undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a criminal record check on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed.

As an equal opportunities employer, Spaghetti Bridge is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 35,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Yeovil BA22 8BQ