Communications and Marketing Specialist (Education) | Remote, contractor or self-employed | Part-time, 24 hours per week (6 fixed hours, 18 flexible)| £25,000 - £30,000 per year

Are you a communications and marketing professional who could develop an interest in education, policy, and research? Do you excel at translating complex ideas into clear, engaging content for high-level audiences? Due to growth, we have a newly created Communications and Marketing Specialist role—an exciting opportunity to make an impact in the education sector.

The Centre for Education Systems (CES) is dedicated to improving education outcomes by learning from systems worldwide. We work to make a lasting impact on the lives of children, young people, and educators by engaging with senior policymakers, funders, and influential stakeholders in the education sector.

As our Communications and Marketing Specialist, you will drive our engagement strategy, ensuring our research and insights reach the right audiences in compelling and accessible ways. You’ll use a combination of digital tools, AI-enhanced productivity solutions, and creative storytelling to shape impactful conversations. You will also attend occasional events in the UK.

What can The Centre for Education Systems CIC give to you?

Impactful Work: Make a direct impact by shaping education policy and empowering stakeholders with the insights they need to drive positive change in education
Collaborative Environment: Work closely with senior leaders, policymakers, and researchers in a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation committed to innovation and progress
Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning, career development, and advancement in a growing sector

Are you the right person for us?

5+ years of experience in communications and marketing, potentially, but not necessarily in the education, policy, or non-profit sector
Comfortable using a wide range of digital marketing tools, including content management systems (CMS), email marketing software (e.g., Mailchimp), and social media platforms
Familiar with popular AI search tools and comfortable to integrate these into working routines and ad-hoc tasks and projects
Experience with website platforms like Wix, including basic content updates, adding new pages, and troubleshooting minor issues
Ability to digest and summarise reports, research papers, and policy documents into concise and engaging content
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and confidently to senior policymakers and key stakeholders
Ability to think creatively and strategically while also analysing data to optimise marketing efforts
Proficiency in design tools to create high-quality visuals for presentations, social media, and marketing materials
Experience with video editing, content creation and publishing
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
Comfortable working with data models, using Excel to organise and analyse marketing performance data
Knowledge of SEO and Google Ads
Preferably an interest in education, policy and research

What will your role as a (role) look like?

Develop and execute communication strategies aimed at a range of stakeholder groups, ensuring our messages are clear, relevant, and impactful. Use common AI tools, here and elsewhere, to enhance productivity and accuracy
Produce engaging content, often tailored to specific groups, for social media, newsletters, emails, and reports. You will help shape conversations by distilling complex ideas into clear, concise messages
Ensure all communication maintains consistency in tone and message
Maintain our website (e.g., Wix or similar), ensuring content is up-to-date
Organise and manage small-scale, high-impact events such as roundtables, webinars, and online meetings. Take responsibility from registration to post-event follow-ups
Produce video content tailored to this specific audience, such as interviews, policy discussions, or educational insights. You’ll edit and publish these materials for effective distribution
Use design tools to create high-quality graphics and visuals that complement the messaging and policy-oriented materials
Utilise SEO best practices to optimise content and use analytics tools to track engagement
Confidently communicate with senior policymakers, advisers, funders, stakeholders and journalists
Create visually appealing and professional templates for presentations and reports
Demonstrate an understanding of education research by staying up-to-date with CES studies and reports, and general trends in the education sector.
templates for presentations and reports
Manage email accounts, maintain a contact database, and run targeted email campaigns using tools like Mailchimp
Be numerate and comfortable with data models, using Excel to organise, analyse, and present insights. You will use these insights to inform strategy and report on the success of communications efforts
Keep up with the latest trends in AI search, digital marketing, and policy discussions to inform your communication strategies