Careers at Big Life

Communications and PR Assistant (Big Life Schools)

About us

Big Life Schools is a Multi-Academy Trust that delivers two primary schools, Longsight Community Primary and Unity Community Primary, providing support, governance, and strategic direction for our schools. It is part of The Big Life group.

Big Life is in the business of changing lives. We fight inequality by working with people and places to create opportunities and inspire change. Whatever service we deliver to help people to change their lives, we do things the Big Life Way.

What you’ll be doing

As our Communications and PR Assistant, you will work closely with the teams at both Big Life Schools, initially in particular Unity Community Primary, based in Cheetham Hill. Your main responsibility will be to generate content at the schools, and translate this into high-quality external communications and PR content.

You will work alongside, and be supported by, The Big Life group’s wider Communications and Engagement Team, contributing to a workplan that aims to promote the school to new audiences, and attract more children and families to benefit from being part of Big Life Schools.

What we need from you

• Experience of using social media for promotional purposes in a professional or personal capacity
• Good knowledge of social media and digital channels
• The ability to change your communication style for different audiences
• Great attention to detail and writing ability
• A positive outlook and flexible attitude.

What we will offer you in return

• An annual salary of £27,269 (NJC point 11)
• A full-time contract (35 hours per week) until December 31 2025
• Based at Unity Community Primary three days a week, with remote working two days
• 25 days holiday, and 30 after 5 years of service
• A relaxed culture where you are expected to plan your own day, take breaks when you need them and enjoy your work
• Ongoing personal and professional development through regular supervision
• A supportive, flexible approach to managing staff health and wellbeing, including a wide range of perks, schemes and support.

 What next?

If you’re looking for a supportive team and a role where you can make a real difference, then click apply and complete the short application process.

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace and would especially like to hear from applicants from Black, Asian and other racially marginalised communities.

The closing date for applications is 22 April at 9am. We may close this advert early once we have received sufficient applications.

If you need more information about the role, please email george.wright@thebiglifegroup.com.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will be subject to enhanced DBS checks with a check of the adults barred list.

Big Life strives to be diverse and inclusive - a place where we can all be ourselves. We strongly encourage applicants from all parts of society. You can read on our careers site about the actions we are taking ourselves to fight inequality and inspire change.

We actively value the lived experiences and expertise of our staff, volunteers and the people who use our service and see the extra value that they bring to our organisation.