Communications and Marketing Lead
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Communications and Marketing Lead
Location: Hybrid — Solar House, 1–9 Romford Rd, London E15 4LJ, with flexible remote working
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £33,439 – £39,888 per annum
Closing date: Thursday 4 June 2026
We reserve the right to close this advert early should a suitable candidate be identified. Interviews to be held on an as-and-when basis, and we encourage early applications to avoid disappointment
About School-Home Support
School-Home Support's mission is "Children in school, ready to learn." Whatever it takes. With 40 years of experience, our expert practitioners work with the entire family to tackle the barriers that keep children out of school, including poverty, domestic violence and mental ill health, building resilience and ensuring education is prioritised. This role sits at the heart of how we tell that story.
Purpose of the role
As Communications and Marketing Lead, you will build SHS's profile and influence across digital, media and campaign channels. You will lead the day-to-day delivery of our communications strategy, creating compelling content, managing our digital presence, driving campaigns, and supporting our major strategy and brand review.
You will be a skilled communicator who can translate complex issues around school attendance and family poverty into messages that resonate with schools, funders, the media and the wider public.
What we're looking for
Beyond skills and experience, the successful candidate will be genuinely passionate about SHS's mission and understand the power of effective communications in driving social change. You will be a confident self-starter who thrives working both independently and collaboratively in a small, committed team.
As an employer, we offer:
- A supportive, collaborative team environment where your ideas are valued
- Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential 24/7 support for you and your family
- Life assurance at three times your annual salary
- Pension scheme with employer contributions
- Generous annual leave allowance
- A structured induction programme with ongoing training and development
- Access to mental health first aiders and staff networks
- The opportunity to make a real, lasting difference to the lives of children, young people and their families
How to apply
Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification in your supporting statement.
For an informal and confidential chat about the role, please email recruitment@shs.org.uk or call HR on 020 7426 5000. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Please email recruitment@shs.org.uk or call HR on 020 7426 5000 if you need any special arrangements or adjustments to help you take part in this recruitment process.
Safeguarding
School-Home Support takes very seriously, the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring that our safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice. Our safeguarding policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances. This role is subject to a DBS Check.
Communications and Marketing Lead
Stratford, Newham, Greater London, United Kingdom
E15 4LJ
£33,439 to £39,888 per year
Permanent - Full-time
Posted today
Closing date: 05/06/2026
Job reference: PO1576978StrCAML
Documents
Communications and Marketing Lead - Job Description.pdf
Communications and Marketing Lead
Stratford, Newham, Greater London, United Kingdom
£33,439 to £39,888 per year