Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline (e.g. Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism) or equivalent professional experience
Start Date: 9th November 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
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