Communications and Marketing Manager

Ref: 001475

The Trustees are looking to recruit to the post of Communications & Marketing Manager

NJC Points 33-36

£44,075 - £47,181 per annum

Full Time/Full Year

Commencing as soon as possible

New Bridge Multi-Academy Trust is a vibrant, aspirational and inclusive multi-academy trust of eight special schools and two specialist post-16 provisions across Oldham, Tameside and Rochdale. As part of the wider New Bridge Group there are also two post-19 provisions. Our settings support a wide spectrum of needs from age 4-19 and beyond. The Trust is proud to be national leaders in Special Education and has a culture of creating outstanding opportunities for all. We are at an exciting point in our development, and this role will play a key role in supporting our schools and leaders to deliver high quality education through excellent people management.

We are looking to appoint a highly skilled Communications and Marketing Manager to deliver a strategic, hands-on service that strengthens reputation, engagement and recruitment across the Trust. Acting as the professional lead for communications, marketing and brand, the role will oversee internal and external communications, PR, digital platforms and stakeholder engagement, ensuring all activity reflects Trust values and meets the needs of diverse SEN communities. The postholder will advise senior leaders on reputation and crisis communications, lead content creation and campaigns, manage media and agency relationships, and support pupil and staff recruitment, delivering clear, inclusive and compliant communications across all sites.

We invite applications from individuals with substantial experience, ideally already in the education or public sector.

The successful candidate will have proven experience and skills around the below:

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in communications, marketing, PR or a related field, with professional qualification (e.g. CIM, CIPR) and ongoing CPD
• Significant experience in a communications or marketing role, including developing and delivering strategic plans
• Experience of advising senior leaders and influencing at a strategic level
• Strong digital expertise, including websites, social media, analytics and digital campaigns
• Experience managing branding, media relations and PR activity
• Understanding of accessibility, inclusive communication and working with diverse or vulnerable communities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong judgement and attention to detail
• Highly organised, adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities across a complex organisation
• Willingness to work flexibly and travel between sites, with a clear commitment to safeguarding, equality, inclusion and confidentiality

We can offer you:

• A supportive and values-led culture
• Opportunity to make a real impact across a growing trust
• Flexible working arrangements, including options for hybrid working
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• High quality continuing professional development (CPD) through our dedicated Everyone Learning Team
• Hospital Saturday Fund Health Cash Plan, with discount platform and access to Perk Box
• Trust TOIL Scheme for all staff
• The opportunity to be part of our thriving team, who are committed to creating meaningful futures for both our students and staff

New Bridge MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must have a commitment to safeguarding young people. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and references will be sought prior to interview. For all shortlisted candidates, an online search will also be carried out as part of our due diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Closing Date: Wednesday 20th May 2026, 9am

Interviews: TBC

Location: Initially based at Spring Brook Upper Site (Central Office) with regular travel across all sites in the New Bridge Group

Further Information: recruitment@newbridgegroup.org

Completed application forms to: recruitment@newbridgegroup.org