Expression of Interest: Director of Engagement, Marketing &

Events

Location: Remote/Flexible, with travel across England as required
Contract Type: 2-year contract, subject to contract award
Salary: £95,000- £110,000 FTE or up to £850 per day (Associate basis)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time equivalent)
Status: Expression of Interest for either a permanent or Associate engagement

A Senior Opportunity to Shape National Engagement and Influence

Etio is developing plans for a significant national programme and is seeking expressions of interest from experienced leaders in communications, engagement, marketing and events.

The Director of Engagement, Marketing & Events will lead the programme's external profile, stakeholder engagement, communications, campaigns and events activity, ensuring a coherent and compelling presence across a complex, multi-partner environment.

This role would suit a strategic leader who can quickly establish credibility, build strong stakeholder relationships, and develop integrated engagement strategies that deliver measurable impact.

The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and leading a single national engagement and communications strategy across a multi-partner programme, utilising the expertise, reach and existing channels of partner organisations while maintaining one clear programme identity and voice.

What You'll Do

• Develop and lead the programme's overarching engagement and communications strategy.
• Create and maintain a compelling programme identity, national narrative and clear messaging framework.
• Establish a consistent programme voice across multiple partner organisations while enabling appropriate adaptation for local audiences and contexts.
• Lead the development, delivery and evaluation of integrated national campaigns.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, partners and sector organisations, aligning communications activity around shared priorities.
• Lead brand positioning and external communications, translating programme objectives into clear audience and campaign strategies.
• Develop campaign frameworks, communications assets and partner toolkits to support consistent delivery.
• Use audience insight, stakeholder research and behavioural understanding to shape campaign design and delivery.
• Ensure all communications are accessible, clear and consistent.
• Manage external agencies, suppliers and specialist delivery partners where required.
• Support senior leaders with strategic stakeholder engagement and communications activity.
• Monitor engagement performance, campaign effectiveness and audience reach.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen profile, participation and programme impact.
• Manage communications risks and sensitive external issues effectively.

What You'll Bring

• Significant senior or executive-level experience in communications, engagement, marketing, events or related disciplines.
• Experience developing, leading and evaluating high-profile national campaigns.
• Experience delivering behaviour-change, participation or adoption-focused campaigns with measurable outcomes.
• Proven experience delivering communications and engagement activity across multiple audiences, regions and channels.
• Strong stakeholder management experience, including working within complex partnerships, consortiums or federated organisations.
• Experience delivering campaigns and events programmes at scale.
• Strong understanding of brand, reputation and stakeholder management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information without losing accuracy.
• Experience working alongside senior leaders, external stakeholders and strategic partners.
• Strong commercial awareness and supplier management experience.
• Ability to operate confidently within a complex, evolving environment.

Who We Are

Etio is a mission-driven organisation dedicated to improving education systems and outcomes.

We work in partnership with the Department for Education and sector leaders to deliver high-quality national programmes that raise standards, strengthen the profession and improve outcomes for learners across England.

Benefits

We know our people are our greatest strength. That's why we offer a flexible, supportive culture and benefits that enable you to do your best work while supporting your wellbeing.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with the option to buy more)
• Flexible working culture
• Private Medical Insurance and Healthcare Cash Plan
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Work from Anywhere globally (up to 8 weeks per year)
• Paid volunteer day
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Electric Car Scheme
• 3% employer pension contribution

Accessibility and Adjustments

We're committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to support you throughout the application or selection process, please let us know. We're happy to help.

Interested?

We welcome expressions of interest from individuals interested in either a substantive leadership role or an Associate engagement and would be pleased to hear from candidates who can help shape and deliver this exciting national opportunity.