Head of Communications & Partnerships
Competitive salary – linked to skills & experience. Full time, 37 hours per week - LGPS pension scheme
26 days annual leave rising to 31 after 5 years (plus 8 days Bank Holiday)
Hybrid working during school holidays
Start date – January 2026
Closing date for applications – 9am on 13/10/2025
Are you highly driven, ambitious and willing to play a key role within our central executive team?
Do you have good communication skills & the ability to utilise a range of digital channels to tell a story?
Do you want to make a difference to children’s lives and improve their future chances?
Are you a leader with the ability to innovate and solve fast moving problems?
Attenborough Learning Trust has an exciting opportunity to offer to a dynamic and forward-thinking individual who is capable of leading all aspects of communications across the trust, ensuring clear, consistent and compelling messaging that reflects our values, vision and impact. You will also play a key role in helping the trust deliver our HR offer and people strategy, so a strong background in HR would be a considerable advantage.
About the role:
As the outward-facing voice of the trust, the Head of Communications & Partnerships plays a key role in building our reputation, engaging stakeholders, and showcasing the strengths of our schools. A vital part of this role is to ensure that prospective schools, partners, and communities gain a clear understanding of who we are, what we stand for, and the benefits of joining our trust.
This is a senior appointment sitting within the trust’s executive team, and the post holder will provide support for the implementation of our new people strategy. The successful candidate will also take a lead on the development and delivery of a high-quality services offer that brings together the trust’s expertise in finance, HR, governance, and procurement. We offer a vibrant work environment that encourages personal and professional growth. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring that every team member feels valued and respected.
About you:
You will be able to demonstrate your enthusiasm, drive and determination to make a difference and how you will engage with our ethos and culture. You will be able to provide examples of how you have developed working as part of a highly motivated leadership team and how you have provided a practical, hands on, solution-based approach to your previous roles.
For full details and to arrange a TEAMS call about the role contact us on the details found via our website.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and this appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and receipt of satisfactory references.