Communications Officer

Ref: SCH-WDT-0193

Establishment: Wade Deacon Trust Location: Widnes Salary: 29777.00 - 31364.00 (pay award pending) Department: Operations Job Type: Full Time

Closing Date: 18/09/2024 09:00 Interview Date: - Start Date: ASAP

Additional Information

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 52.143 Pay Grade: NJC Grade 6

The Role

Are you passionate about effective communication and looking to make a significant impact within a dynamic team? We are seeking a Communications Officer to manage and coordinate key communication activities for our Trust’s central operations teams. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will be the primary point of contact for all internal and external communications, ensuring they align with our Trust’s goals and values.

In this role, you will liaise with school staff and external agencies, manage logistics for key events, and assist with governance-related tasks. You will also oversee our social media accounts, craft compelling content for various platforms, support the development of internal communications and acting as a point of contact for applicants and trainees on the Initial Teacher Training Programme.

Your ability to prioritize, multitask, and maintain high standards of accuracy will be crucial. Providing support to a variety of stakeholders, the successful candidate will have high standards of verbal and written communication, and ability building positive relationships. Experience of working within the education sector would be an advantage but not essential.

Join us and be a part of a team committed to excellence and making a positive difference in our community.

Qualifications

Qualification Title	Grade
GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent		Desirable

Skills

Experience/Knowledge
Experience working in a school	Desirable
Experience of working in an office environment.	Essential
Experience of meeting deadlines to ensure the effective management of resources.	Essential
Experience of maintaining manual and computerised records and/or the management of information systems.	Essential
Personal Attributes
Excellent attention-to-detail	Essential
Ability to work well within a team, and support colleagues	Essential
The ability to adapt to both varying tasks and those of a routine nature	Essential
The ability to absorb information readily and speedily and work under pressure	Essential
The ability to respond professionally to staff, outside agencies, suppliers and the general public at all levels	Essential
Relevant Skills
Good IT skills. Proficiency in the use of generic IT packages including Microsoft Office. Ability to learn specific packages.	Essential
Ability to work at speed and maintain a high level of accuracy	Essential
Analytical skills and trouble-shooting abilities	Essential
Ability to work at speed and maintain a high level of accuracy	Essential
Experience using Microsoft SharePoint	Desirable
Organisational Fit
Commitment to and understanding of equal opportunities and safeguarding	Essential
Reliable, respectful and confident	Essential
Excellent organisational and time-management skills with ability to prioritise, multitask and manage a busy workload	Essential