Communications Assistant

Thank you for your interest in joining Anthem. We are a dynamic organisation committed to supporting thousands of children and young people to achieve great things through one of our schools. Anthem is one of the most established school trusts in the country, serving nearly 8,000 students across primary and secondary schools in the East Midlands, London and the Thames Valley. As a multi-academy trust, Anthem is first and foremost a school improvement organisation, committed to creating ambitious and successful schools where everyone thrives, guided by our values of integrity, collaboration and excellence. Role purpose The Communications Assistant will support the delivery of internal and external communications activity across the Multi Academy Trust (MAT). This is an entry-level role designed to provide hands-on experience in education communications, including social media management, content creation, website maintenance, design, and stakeholder engagement. The post holder will help tell the story of the Trust and its schools, promoting the organisation's vision, values, and achievements to a wide range of audiences. Main duties and responsibilities Social Media & Digital Content Assist in the day-to-day management of the Trust's and schools' social media accounts (including X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn). Draft, schedule, and publish engaging social media posts, ensuring content is appropriate for a school environment and aligned with brand guidelines. Monitor social media channels, respond to comments or queries as directed, and report on engagement metrics. Support the creation of multimedia content including short videos, reels, graphics, and photography for digital platforms. Website & Online Presence Assist with updating and maintaining school and Trust websites, ensuring content is accurate, timely, and accessible. Upload news articles, events, newsletters, and other content to the website using the relevant content management system (CMS). Carry out basic accessibility and quality checks on web pages. Publications & Written Content Draft copy for newsletters, bulletins, press releases, internal staff communications, and other publications. Proofread, edit and format written content to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to the Trust's house style. Support the production of printed and digital publications, including prospectuses, annual reports, and event programmes. Design & Branding Create visually appealing graphics and materials using design tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe Suite) in line with brand guidelines. Assist in maintaining brand consistency across all communications materials produced by the Trust and its schools. Events & Community Engagement Provide project management and communications support for Trust and school events, including leadership conferences, forums, fundraising events and staff events. Attend events to capture photography and video content as requ