Head of Internal Communications

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + wellbeing cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: 37 per week, full time

Contract: Maternity Cover

Start date: April 2025

Location: Hybrid role requiring 3 days per week in the office during school term time.

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for communication innovation? Join Our Team as Head of Internal Communications.

Lift Schools is seeking a dynamic Head of Internal Communications to lead our internal communications on a fixed term maternity basis initially. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative communication strategies that drive engagement, foster collaboration, and embed a shared understanding of Lift Schools' strategic priorities across 57 schools and central offices.

The Head of Internal Communications will lead Lift Schools' internal communications agenda, ensuring that every member of staff feels informed, engaged, and connected to the organisation’s mission and values. This role is pivotal in shaping and sustaining a strong organisational culture.

This role contributes to the Lift Schools’ mission that every child receives an excellent education, in every classroom, every day.

We would welcome applicants who have:

• Proven background in internal or external communications.
• Acumen on which channels and messages will best result in purposeful engagement.
• Experience working collaboratively and cross functionally to produce best outcomes.
• Ambition and the personal attributes to drive digital improvement to make a tangible impact to the lives of over 33,000 children within our trust through communications strategy.
• Confidence to be bold and innovative in internal communication design and delivery.

Who is Lift Schools?

We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

The role is due to commence April 2025 . This is a fixed term (maternity cover) position initially, however as a growing and evolving trust that is continuously looking at ways to drive impact, this role could lead to further roles/ extension.

Closing date: 19th January 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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