Head of Marketing and Communications

About this Role The Role Reporting to the CFO and working closely with the CEO and Executive Team, you will: Define and deliver a trust-wide marketing and communications strategy Shape and embed a clear, compelling Orion narrative Strengthen our reputation, visibility and external voice Lead campaigns that drive recruitment, attendance and trust Set and enforce high standards in parent communication Build a confident, consistent approach across all schools Lead on crisis and reputation managementYou will operate at pace, bring clarity, and ensure communications actively support school improvement and trust growth. What You''ll Be Doing: Developing and owning the Orion brand, voice and positioning Supporting the CEO in building a strong external presence Designing trust-wide campaigns linked to key priorities Improving how we communicate with parents across all schools Strengthening recruitment marketing and employer brand Introducing clear frameworks, templates and expectations Supporting leaders through complex or high-risk situations What We''re Looking For We are looking for someone who: Has operated at a senior level in marketing, communications or public affairs Thinks strategically, not just operationally Can influence and challenge senior leaders with credibility Writes with clarity and authority Is calm under pressure and exercises strong judgement Is motivated by purpose and improving outcomes for young people Experience in education is helpful, but not essential. ..... full job details .....