Strategic Programme and Communications Coordinator
Are you ready to join a team that works with school leaders to transform the lives of children and young people, while building a career you can be proud of?
Are you a highly organised and strategic professional looking to be invested in and grown to your full potential?
Do you want a meaningful role that offers flexibility, supports your wellbeing and gives you time back through reduced weekly hours and term-time working?
If you are looking for a role where your skills can make a real difference, this could be the opportunity for you. This is an exciting opportunity for an organised, proactive and people-focused professional to strategically lead our professional learning programmes. This varied and rewarding role supports high-impact professional learning for teachers and school leaders, while ensuring an excellent participant experience and strong relationships with schools and partners.
Salary:
Grade 8 (SCP 19-22)
Salary FTE £31,067 - 32,654
Prorated to 30 hours Term Time Only + 3 weeks (£22,777-£23,940 per annum)
*Pay award pending
Hours of Work:
30.00 hours a week / Contract Weeks: 47.15
Flexible in terms of days worked
Post Status: Permanent
Based at the Alliance of Leading Learning office, Marches School, Oswestry SY11 2AR
About the Role
You’ll play a key role in the strategic development, coordination and successful delivery of our National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) and wider professional learning programmes, working closely with schools, course facilitators, delivery partners and stakeholders to ensure a high-quality experience for all participants.
We’re looking for an organised, proactive and strategic professional with strong skills in stakeholder management, communications, marketing and digital strategy, financial acumen and operational leadership, who can support the growth of the Alliance through effective promotion, relationship-building and the development of new income-generating initiatives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Grow our high-impact professional learning offer
- Lead the smooth coordination of programme delivery, ensuring participants, facilitators, schools and partners receive a professional and positive experience.
- Use communications, marketing and digital strategy to strengthen engagement, raise the profile of the Alliance and support recruitment targets.
- Build strong relationships with schools, partners and stakeholders, representing the Alliance with confidence at key events and forums.
- Contribute to the growth and sustainability of the Alliance by supporting income-generating opportunities and helping manage programme budgets effectively.
What we’re looking for:
- A highly organised, proactive and positive professional with strong communication, planning and customer service skills.
- Strong strategic and business acumen, with the ability to support programme growth, identify opportunities, understand financial implications and turn ideas into effective action.
- Confident skills in digital marketing, social media and communications, with the ability to promote programmes clearly and professionally across a range of channels.
- A collaborative problem-solver who can use initiative, work independently and contribute confidently to a high-performing, values-led team.
- Not necessarily a background in education but experience of strategic leadership, professional learning, training or business support, with the confidence to transfer skills to an education environment.
What we offer:
- Flexible working patterns and trust in your professional autonomy.
- A supportive, forward-thinking team that is invested in your development and wellbeing.
- A varied and exciting role where you will contribute to high-impact, values-led work that supports school improvement and develops school leaders.
- Continued professional development and opportunities to grow, learn and use your initiative.
- The chance to build a career you can be proud of.
Inclusion and Safeguarding
The Marches Academy Trust is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who share our values.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Closing date: Monday 20th July
Interviews: 3rd – 7th August (TBC with shortlisted applicants)
Start Date: September 2026
Follow this link for recruitment pack and online application.
https://themarchesacademytrust.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies