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Community & Marketing Officer

Advert closes on 30 Mar 2026

Job ID:

7909

The starting salary is £29,238 and the full time equivalent is £33,143 Grade 6.

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Manchester Enterprise Academy, Simonsway, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 9RH

About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: degree level in a relevant discipline (e.g. Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism) or equivalent professional experience is preferred
Start Date: 11th May 2026
Salary: £33,143 - £36,363 per annum

We are seeking a creative, resilient and driven Community & Marketing Officer to join our team at Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA)

This Community & Marketing Officer role is a unique opportunity to make a genuine difference helping to reshape how the school connects with its community, communicates its vision, and supports ongoing improvement. This role is ideal for someone who is motivated by purpose, challenge and impact.

This is a full time, permanent post working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 2 weeks. The starting salary is £29,238 and the full time equivalent is £33,143 Grade 6.

Why this role?

Play a key role in supporting school improvement through effective communication
Help rebuild confidence and engagement with families and the local community
Shape a clear, positive and authentic narrative about the school
Work closely with senior leaders to deliver meaningful change

What you’ll be doing

Leading delivery of the school’s marketing and communications strategy
Designing engaging, high-quality content across print and digital platforms
Managing the school’s website, social media and publications
Promoting events and strengthening parent and community engagement
Building partnerships with local organisations and stakeholders
Showcasing progress, student experiences and school developments

About the Candidate

We’re looking for a creative, resilient and proactive professional who can combine strong technical skills with a genuine commitment to making a difference in a challenging context.

Essential technical expertise:

Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign essential – including mail merges)
Premiere Pro (video editing)
Canva
Excel

You’ll also bring:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create engaging content for a range of audiences
Experience delivering creative, multi-channel marketing campaigns across digital, print and social platforms
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines
Confidence building positive relationships with staff, students, parents and the wider community
A proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach

You will thrive in this role if you:

Are motivated by making a real impact in a school on a journey of improvement
Take pride in producing high-quality, visually engaging work
Are able to work both independently and collaboratively
Bring energy, creativity and resilience to your work

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

High quality CPD for all roles
Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
Good holidays – teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
Mental Health First Aid in every school
Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk

About Us

Benefits we offer:

Generous holiday allowance - Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
A buzzing pension - You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
Enhanced parental and carers leave - Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.
Brilliant perks - Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
Learn and grow - We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process.
A Good Employment Charter member - We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life.
Up to 3 days volunteering leave - Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.

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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

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