Head of Marketing and Communications

The Role

Reporting to the CFO and working closely with the CEO and Executive Team, you will:

• Define and deliver a trust-wide marketing and communications strategy
• Shape and embed a clear, compelling Orion narrative
• Strengthen our reputation, visibility and external voice
• Lead campaigns that drive recruitment, attendance and trust
• Set and enforce high standards in parent communication
• Build a confident, consistent approach across all schools
• Lead on crisis and reputation management

You will operate at pace, bring clarity, and ensure communications actively support school improvement and trust growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Developing and owning the Orion brand, voice and positioning
• Supporting the CEO in building a strong external presence
• Designing trust-wide campaigns linked to key priorities
• Improving how we communicate with parents across all schools
• Strengthening recruitment marketing and employer brand
• Introducing clear frameworks, templates and expectations
• Supporting leaders through complex or high-risk situations

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Has operated at a senior level in marketing, communications or public affairs
• Thinks strategically, not just operationally
• Can influence and challenge senior leaders with credibility
• Writes with clarity and authority
• Is calm under pressure and exercises strong judgement
• Is motivated by purpose and improving outcomes for young people

Experience in education is helpful, but not essential.

What matters is your ability to lead, shape and deliver at organisational level.

What We Offer

• A genuinely strategic role with trust-wide impact
• Close working with an ambitious CEO and Executive Team
• The opportunity to build a function from the ground up
• A values-driven organisation with a strong moral purpose
• Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements