Marketing & Communications Manager (Maternity Cover)

About This Role

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Marketing & Communications to join on a maternity cover basis at a pivotal point in the Trust's development. This is a chance to step into a senior, influential leadership position, work at Trust scale, and shape how the organisation communicates with its communities, staff and partners.

The Opportunity

• Leading Trust-wide communications strategy and delivery
• Supporting schools with reputation, messaging and engagement
• Overseeing internal communications that connect and engage staff
• Managing external communications, campaigns and reactive issues
• Line-managing and developing the Communications and Engagement team

Why This Role Works (Even as Maternity Cover)

• Trust-wide scope and senior-level influence
• Clear priorities and strong executive support
• Opportunity to lead, shape and simplify
• A role that delivers tangible outcomes for career advancement

About You

• Strong experience in marketing, communications or public affairs
• Confident operating at a senior, strategic level while remaining delivery-focused
• Calm, clarity and professionalism in complex communications
• Enjoys working across multiple stakeholders and settings
• Motivated by purpose-led work and public service values

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a growing Trust serving communities across Cumbria, committed to building strong schools, inclusive communities and high-quality services. Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks required.

Contact Details

Kerry Rogerson - [contact hidden] - [contact hidden]