Job Description

About this Role

Are you a social media whiz with a knack for crafting compelling stories and a keen interest in leveraging the power of AI? Do you thrive on connecting with communities and amplifying important messages?

We're looking for a talented and enthusiastic Trust Communications and Social Media Officer to join our dedicated central team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about making a difference, as you'll be instrumental in shaping our online presence and engaging with our stakeholders, while also utilising innovative AI tools to enhance our reach and impact.

In this varied role, you'll be responsible for providing support with the creation of trust materials including development of recruitment materials such as job fair brochures and updating social media content. You will also support our central colleagues with professionalising / enhancing existing documents and communication materials for use with internal and external audiences.

What skills / experience are required

We're looking for knowledge or experience in the design and development of digital media and social media content. Knowledge or experience in marketing, communications or a related field is essential as is an interest in and understanding of how AI can be used to enhance communication and social media efforts. You will be creative and have a passion for developing engaging content and will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.

Experience with CANVA, Mailchimp or equivalent and experience working with website Content Management Systems is a plus. A relevant communications or marketing qualification is not essential but is desirable.

The River Learning Trust

The River Learning Trust is a successful and growing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) based in Oxfordshire. We are currently responsible for 30 schools including 10 secondary schools, 20 primary schools, an Alternative Provision and a SCITT (School Centred Initial Teacher Training)

What we can offer

Education has the power to change lives, communities and society for the better. At RLT we believe that we can achieve more for our pupils, trainees, staff and communities by working together rather than alone. Schools in RLT are united by a common belief in the benefits of working together, and by our commitment to shared principles.

OUR VISION

is for our schools and SCITT to improve rapidly, continuously and sustainably: to be better faster together.

OUR 'WHY?'

is that children and young people 'only get one go' in school and therefore as part of RLT we aim to ensure the best possible 'go' for our pupils.

OUR 'HOW?

' is through the highest support and challenge for our schools and each other, underpinned by our principles.

Our employees benefit from a wide variety of support including extensive continuing professional learning and development opportunities, wellbeing and staff networks and access to Defined Benefit Pension Schemes (TPS and LGPS) for all staff. For more information on what it is like to work for the Trust, and the benefits you could access, please see our "" guide.

This role includes regulated activity relevant to children.

Applications

Online applications are through MyNewTerm (please click apply). If you would like to have a confidential conversation with our Chief Operating Officers, about the role, prior to application, then please email or telephone 01865 536 662.

The River Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. The Trust is required to conduct a variety of checks and online searches about you as part of their recruitment process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. It is an offence to apply for certain roles within schools if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

For all RLT Safer Recruitment Documentation candidates should click on the following link . Please see our website for up to date policies including our Child Protection and Behaviour Policies.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. For further guidance for applicants click on this link

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,559.00-33,366.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme On-site parking Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kidlington OX5 2NT

Application deadline: 28/07/2025