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 6The 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
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GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent |
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Skills
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Experience working in a school |
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Experience of working in an office environment. |
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Experience of meeting deadlines to ensure the effective management of resources. |
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Experience of maintaining manual and computerised records and/or the management of information systems. |
Essential
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Personal Attributes | |
Excellent attention-to-detail |
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Ability to work well within a team, and support colleagues |
Essential
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The ability to adapt to both varying tasks and those of a routine nature |
Essential
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The ability to absorb information readily and speedily and work under pressure |
Essential
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The ability to respond professionally to staff, outside agencies, suppliers and the general public at all levels |
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Relevant Skills | |
Good IT skills. Proficiency in the use of generic IT packages including Microsoft Office. Ability to learn specific packages. |
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Ability to work at speed and maintain a high level of accuracy |
Essential
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Analytical skills and trouble-shooting abilities |
Essential
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Ability to work at speed and maintain a high level of accuracy |
Essential
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Experience using Microsoft SharePoint |
Desirable
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Organisational Fit | |
Commitment to and understanding of equal opportunities and safeguarding |
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Reliable, respectful and confident |
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Excellent organisational and time-management skills with ability to prioritise, multitask and manage a busy workload |
Essential
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Safeguarding Information
The Wade Deacon Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure. All applicants should read the school’s Safeguarding/Child Protection policy and Safer Recruitment Policy, which are available on our websites.
Wade Deacon Trust
Birchfield Road
Widnes
Cheshire
WA8 7TD
Jonathan Lowe
trust@wadedeacontrust.co.uk