Trust Marketing and Content Creative Officer

Full time, Permanent, to commence as soon as possible.

Salary: Point 11-14 of the Sixth Form Colleges’ Support Staff pay spine, which is currently £26,097- £28,549 per annum.   

The Pinnacle Learning Trust are looking to appoint a permanent Marketing and Content Creative Officer, to commence as soon as possible.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and highly organised individual interested in marketing and communications and developing their skills through real world experience. In joining our marketing team, you will develop communication campaigns using social media across all platforms and websites, to help create a positive media space for the Trust and Academies.

Supporting the development, creation and design of the Trust’s web presence, digital promotions and communications. The role will be based at Oldham Sixth Form College but could involve some travel to our other sites The Hathershaw College, Werneth Primary School, Broadfield Primary and Alexandra Park School.  To work as a key member of the Trust Marketing team to raise the profile of the Trust, its academies and its various offers (e.g. professional development, community links, etc.) both internally and externally.  To be responsible for the development, capture, creation and design of the Trust’s digital, physical and information based promotional materials.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who will work with our Marketing Team on a wide range of promotional design projects, and related social media channels, ensuring design and branding is on par with Trust standards. You will possess strong communication skills, which will enable you to work with trust staff and external stakeholders, sharing clear messaging and content. The successful candidate will work well as part of a team but will also be able to take on work independently, having excellent written and communication skills, interpersonal and IT skills, with an eye for detail.

Working with the Marketing Team on a wide range of promotional design projects, and related website and social media channels, ensuring design and branding is on par with Trust standards. Taking the lead on select projects, developing, creating and designing content to drive the Trust’s online presence, digital promotions and communications.

The Pinnacle Learning Trust

The Pinnacle Learning Trust was established in 2017 as a result of the long-standing, strong and effective relationship between The Hathershaw College and Oldham Sixth Form College. Werneth Primary School joined our Trust in February 2019, Broadfield Primary School in April 2023 and most recently; Alexandra Park Junior School in April 2024.   Our work is built upon our shared belief that young people in Oldham and the local area should have access to excellent educational provision.  We celebrate students’ uniqueness and support our young people to flourish and become responsible, successful citizens who contribute positively to their communities.  Our collective aim, articulated through our mission statement, is to improve the lives and life chances of young people through the development of outstanding practice based upon partnership.

The Trust’s central services teams include: HR and Payroll, IT Services and MIS, Finance and Estates.  Their aim is to enhance the experience of students and staff across the Trust by providing effective and efficient central services which support them to achieve their goals. 

Our Trust invests in each member of staff, offering them professional development opportunities, including an extensive in-house professional development offer for both teachers and support staff, in areas such as: Leadership, Teaching and Learning, Mental Health First Aid and role specific training.   In addition, our staff have the opportunity to contribute to the professional development of others through designation as Evidence Leads in Education for the Research School; delivery of school-to-school support; support for trainee teachers and involvement with our work as a strategic partner with the East Manchester Teaching School Hub and our Science Learning Partnership Hub.

Closing Date for applications: 12 noon Wednesday 21st August 2024

Provisional Interview Date: Week Commencing 26th August 2024

To apply please visit our website https://www.pinnaclelearningtrust.org.uk/Vacancies/

Additional Reasons to Join Us:

●        Automatic enrolment into a Pension Scheme

●        Cycle to work schemes available

●        Various health and wellbeing benefits (including on site gym membership at Oldham Sixth Form College and The Hathershaw College)

●        Free on-site parking

●        Excellent opportunities for CPD and career development

Commitment to Safeguarding

The Pinnacle Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment checks. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The Pinnacle Learning Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups and ethnic minorities.