Job Title: Digital Content Officer
Actual Annual Salary: £33,009 - £36,011 (CLF Grade D)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-Time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday/All year-round
Provisional Start Date: October 2026 (Subject to completion of onboarding compliance checks)
Additional information: This role offers flexibility in terms of base location, with no fixed place of work. The successful applicant can be based either at Federation House or at a CLF academy location, subject to operational requirements and mutual agreement. The role also benefits from hybrid working arrangements, enabling a combination of office, academy and home-based working to support both collaboration and work-life balance.
Your opportunity to tell the story of our federation through engaging digital content
We are seeking a creative, skilled and proactive Digital Content Officer to join our Communications Team at Cabot Learning Federation. This exciting role offers the opportunity to work creatively within a small, supportive team, helping to promote our schools, celebrate success across our communities, and strengthen a sense of belonging across the federation.
You will lead the creation and delivery of high-quality digital content that showcases the impact of our academies, enhances the federation's online presence, and engages audiences across a variety of channels.
Working under the guidance of the Head of Communications, you will plan, produce and publish a wide range of content including website and intranet updates, newsletters, videography, photography, podcasts and social media campaigns. Supported by a Digital Content Assistant, you will work with colleagues across the trust to develop compelling stories that connect with staff, students, families and wider stakeholders.
You will play a key role in the ongoing development of the CLF's digital communication channels, ensuring content is engaging, accessible, accurate and aligned with the federation's strategic priorities. From managing website content and multimedia projects to supporting academy colleagues with their communications activity, you will help maximise the impact of our digital presence.
Whether filming and editing videos, creating visual content, producing newsletters and podcasts, or supporting trust-wide campaigns, your work will help strengthen the reputation of the federation, celebrate achievement, and bring to life the stories that matter most across our schools and communities.
About you
You will have:
- GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent qualifications), together with a Level 3 qualification in Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Creative Media Production or a related subject, or equivalent experience.
- Experience planning, filming and editing high-quality video content, alongside a strong working knowledge of camera equipment and editing software.
- Strong digital content creation skills, including photography, videography, social media, newsletters and visual design.
- Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite software such as Photoshop and video editing tools.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt your approach to different audiences and stakeholders.
- Strong organisational, project management and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- A creative and innovative mindset, combined with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- An understanding of digital communications, audience engagement and content management systems, with experience of using a wide range of social media platforms.
- A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, equality and continuous improvement, with a passion for supporting education through effective communications.
Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached Job Description and Person Specification prior to submitting an application.
Why work in CLF's Communications Team?
In this role, you'll be a key member of our Communications Team, helping to shape and strengthen the federation's digital presence across multiple platforms. You'll have the opportunity to tell powerful stories, lead engaging content projects and contribute to a mission-driven organisation dedicated to improving outcomes for children and young people.
We offer:
- The opportunity to lead and influence digital content and communications across one of the region's largest multi-academy trusts.
- Hybrid working arrangements, combining office, home and academy-based working.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
- A collaborative and supportive team environment.
- The chance to showcase the achievements of our students, staff and academies through creative and engaging content.
- The satisfaction of making a meaningful impact on the lives and opportunities of children and young people across our communities.
Why work at CLF?
We are a diverse and inclusive community of 37 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
What we can offer you:
- Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Generous annual leave.
- A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
- Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
- A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
- Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!
Recruitment timeline:
- Closing Date: 08 September 2026 @ 11.59pm
- Shortlisting: 09 September 2026
- Interviews: Week commencing 21 September 2026
For an informal discussion about the role/to find out more, please email CLFs Recruitment Team directly (details can be found on the 'Contact Us' page on CLFs main website, or in the 'Application Instructions' section when applying).
As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.
We are unable to offer sponsorship with this role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.