Communications & Marketing Manager at Flying High Trust

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/FHT/07532

Location

2a Vickery Way, Chilwell, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 6RY

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£34,434.00 - £39,152.00 Annually (FTE)
Band A, Points 23 to 28

Hours Per Week

Weeks Per Year

Closing Date

9:00am, Wed 22nd Jul, 2026

Start Date

01/09/2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

Wednesday 29th July 2026

Interview Date(s) Wednesday 29th July 2026

About this Role

Are you a talented communications and marketing professional who thrives on delivering high-impact work that engages audiences and drives meaningful outcomes?

Do you have the strategic thinking, creativity, and relationship-building skills to lead communications and marketing across a growing and ambitious multi-academy trust?

Flying High Partnership is seeking an experienced and proactive Communications and Marketing Manager to join our Central Team. This is an exciting opportunity to shape how our partnership communicates, engages, and grows, while making a genuine difference to children, families, schools, and communities.

This is an exciting opportunity for:

Communications and marketing professionals looking to lead a diverse and impactful portfolio across a large and successful organisation
Experienced marketing managers seeking a role with purpose, where their work directly supports children and communities
Professionals from education, charity, public sector, or commercial environments who have experience managing stakeholder engagement, campaigns, brand development, and digital communications
Individuals who enjoy balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, influencing senior leaders while leading impactful communications activity

If you are passionate about creating compelling communications, building strong relationships, and delivering marketing activity that drives measurable outcomes, this could be your next career-defining role.

About Flying High

Flying High Partnership is a thriving multi-academy trust of 39 primary schools across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottingham City, and Nottinghamshire. We are driven by a shared vision to be unique, exceptional, and sustainable.

Founded in 2012, we believe in the power of meaningful collaboration to help schools reach their full potential while supporting others along the way.

Our Partnership celebrates individuality, champions continuous improvement, and ensures every child thrives. With a strong focus on school-led professional development and leadership, we are committed to growing exceptional teachers, support staff and inspirational leaders.

Together, we make every day count.

The Role

This is a senior, delivery-focused role responsible for leading communications and marketing across the Flying High Partnership. You will play a key role in shaping how we communicate with staff, families, communities, prospective employees, and external partners while strengthening our brand and supporting future growth.

During the first 12 to 18 months, the role will focus on establishing consistently high-quality communications across the Partnership, strengthening our external brand, and leading effective marketing activity that supports pupil recruitment and engagement.

Working closely with headteachers, senior leaders, and colleagues in the central team, you will provide expert advice and practical support while leading the development and delivery of impactful communications and marketing strategies.

Key responsibilities include:

Developing and delivering a Partnership-wide communications and marketing approach aligned to organisational priorities
Leading targeted campaigns that support recruitment and increase pupil numbers across the partnership
Managing and enhancing digital communications, including websites and social media platforms
Using data, feedback, and analytics to evaluate impact and continuously improve engagement and reach
Ensuring a strong and consistent Flying High Partnership brand across schools and central services
Developing communication resources, templates, and guidance to support high-quality delivery across the Partnership
Building trusted relationships with headteachers and senior leaders, acting as a valued strategic partner
Supporting communications and stakeholder engagement for schools joining the partnership and during organisational change
Leading communications and marketing activity for Partnership-wide events, initiatives, and strategic projects

Working Pattern

This role is based within the Central Team and will require regular travel across our schools and partnership locations. Some flexibility will be required, including occasional attendance at evening events where necessary.

What We Offer

A genuinely impactful role with the opportunity to shape communications and marketing across a large and successful multi-academy trust
The opportunity to work closely with senior leaders and influence strategic priorities
A strong commitment to your professional development through continuous professional learning (CPL)
A supportive, ambitious, and collaborative central team
The chance to make a meaningful difference to children, families, schools, and communities
A comprehensive benefits package, including employee discounts and an employee assistance programme

About You

We are looking for an experienced communications and marketing professional who combines strategic thinking with excellent delivery skills.

You will:

Have demonstrable experience in a communications or marketing role
Have experience leading communications across multiple stakeholder groups
Have experience managing campaigns with clear objectives and measurable outcomes
Be confident influencing and working alongside senior leaders
Demonstrate excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Have strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Be highly skilled in digital communications, including websites, social media, and analytics
Build strong, professional relationships and establish credibility quickly
Be proactive, resilient, and solutions-focused
Demonstrate a strong commitment to quality and attention to detail
Share our commitment to improving outcomes and opportunities for children and communities

Experience within education is desirable but not essential. We welcome applications from candidates who have developed relevant expertise in a range of sectors.

Additional Information

Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applicants. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.