Digital Content Officer

Job Details

Job Title:

Digital Content Officer Actual Annual Salary: £33,009 - £36,011 (CLF Grade

D) Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

Full-Time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday/All year-round Provisional

Start Date:

October 2026 (Subject to completion of onboarding compliance checks) Additional information:
This role offers flexibility in terms of base location, with no fixed place of work. The successful applicant can be based either at Federation House or at a CLF academy location, subject to operational requirements and mutual agreement. The role also benefits from hybrid working arrangements, enabling a combination of office, academy and home-based working to support both collaboration and work-life balance.

Your opportunity to tell the story of our federation through engaging digital content

We are seeking a creative, skilled and proactive Digital Content Officer to join our Communications Team at Cabot Learning Federation. This exciting role offers the opportunity to work creatively within a small, supportive team, helping to promote our schools, celebrate success across our communities, and strengthen a sense of belonging across the federation.

You will lead the creation and delivery of high-quality digital content that showcases the impact of our academies, enhances the federation's online presence, and engages audiences across a variety of channels.

Working under the guidance of the Head of Communications, you will plan, produce and publish a wide range of content including website and intranet updates, newsletters, videography, photography, podcasts and social media campaigns. Supported by a Digital Content Assistant, you will work with colleagues across the trust to develop compelling stories that connect with staff, students, families and wider stakeholders.

You will play a key role in the ongoing development of the CLF's digital communication channels, ensuring content is engaging, accessible, accurate and aligned with the federation's strategic priorities.

From managing website content and multimedia projects to supporting academy colleagues with their communications activity, you will help maximise the impact of our digital presence.

Whether filming and editing videos, creating visual content, producing newsletters and podcasts, or supporting trust-wide campaigns, your work will help strengthen the reputation of the federation, celebrate achievement, and bring to life the stories that matter most across our schools and communities.

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent qualifications), together with a Level 3 qualification in Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Creative Media Production or a related subject, or equivalent experience.
• Experience planning, filming and editing high-quality video content, alongside a strong working knowledge of camera equipment and editing software.
• Strong digital content creation skills, including photography, videography, social media, newsletters and visual design.
• Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite software such as Photoshop and video editing tools.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt your approach to different audiences and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational, project management and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A creative and innovative mindset, combined with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• An understanding of digital communications, audience engagement and content management systems, with experience of using a wide range of social media platforms.
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, equality and continuous improvement, with a passion for supporting education through effective communications.

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached Job Description and Person Specification prior to submitting an application.

In this role, you'll be a key member of our Communications Team, helping to shape and strengthen the…