Head of Communications - Tes

Up to £95,000 • Tes • London Job Title: Head of Communications Department: Marketing Location: London Working Pattern: Hybrid, includes 3 days each week in the office Contract Type: Full time, permanent Salary: Up to £95,000 per annumAt Tes we are on a mission to power schools and enable great teaching worldwide, by delivering EdTech solutions that give educators the tools to succeed. From safeguarding and compliance to staff and pupil management, our innovative and flexible software and services help teachers and school leaders worldwide to provide the best education to millions of children.With more than 13 million educators in our community, combined with our working relationships with 25,000 schools in over 100 countries, we have been making a difference for over 100 years. Role overview: As Head of Communications & PR, you will define and execute Tes' global communications strategy - spanning media relations, corporate reputation, thought leadership, executive visibility, social media, and internal communications.You will act as a strategic advisor to the CMO, CEO, and Executive Team on messaging, positioning, and reputation, while leading a small but high-impact team to deliver compelling storytelling across every channel.This is both a strategic and hands-on role: combining narrative vision with precise execution to ensure Tes communicates with authenticity, consistency, and impact - to educators, media, investors, and our own people. Key Responsibilities: External Communications & PR Develop and lead Tes' global communications strategy, ensuring alignment with brand and commercial goals. Build and manage strong relationships with education and technology media, associations, analysts, and industry partners across key markets (UK, Australia, international). Position Tes and its leadership team as credible, future-focused voices in education, securing earned coverage, speaker placements, and industry recognition. Create high-impact storytelling content including press releases, data-driven insights, thought-leadership pieces, and media statements. Partner with Product Marketing, Brand, and Demand Generation to leverage product launches, events, and data for PR amplification. Lead crisis and issues management, providing senior counsel and drafting confident, timely responses that protect brand trust. Oversee PR agency partnerships, manage budgets, and deliver measurable outcomes (share of voice, sentiment, coverage quality, message pull-through).Executive Profile Building & Thought Leadership Design and deliver an executive visibility strategy for the CEO, CMO, and key Tes spokespeople to build credibility and influence across education and technology sectors. Develop personal branding and social media plans for senior leaders - managing tone, cadence, and alignment to corporate narrative. Craft compelling byline articles, op-eds, and LinkedIn content that reinforce Tes' mission, leadership insights, and market authority. Manage preparation and briefing for media interviews, podcasts, panels, and keynote appearances. Curate and oversee content calendars for executive and corporate social channels, ensuring proactive, authentic engagement with the educator community.Social Media & Digital Storytelling Own Tes' corporate social media presence, ensuring it reflects our brand voice and elevates key campaigns, thought leadership, and culture. Partner with Digital Marketing and Brand teams to integrate PR and social efforts for greater reach and consistency. Monitor brand and leadership sentiment across digital channels, providing regular insights and recommendations.Internal Communications Define and deliver a global internal communications strategy that unites, informs, and inspires our people. Partner with HR and leadership to ensure internal messages are clear, inclusive, and engaging. Oversee all internal channels - intranet, newsletters, CEO broadcasts, and town halls - ensuring global alignment. Lead initiatives such as Tes Superstars and internal events to celebrate success and strengthen culture. Support leadership communications and integration announcements for new acquisitions or organisational change.Leadership & Collaboration Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing communications team, fostering creativity and accountability. Collaborate across Brand, Product Marketing, and Demand Generation to align messaging and storytelling. Act as a trusted advisor to the SMT on reputation, narrative, and media strategy. Measure and report on performance across external and internal channels through structured metrics What Success Looks Like Tes is consistently visible and positively represented in top-tier media, digital, and industry forums. The CEO and executive team are recognised thought leaders in education and technology. You are able to help establish a customer advisory board. Help setup external forums for stakeholders. Social media engagement reflects strong, authentic leadership voices and growing community advocacy. Internal communications drive alignment, engagement, and pride across global teams. Reputation risks are proactively managed and mitigated. Proven senior communications experience, ideally within SaaS, education, or purpose-driven B2B sectors. Demonstrated success in executive communications and social media strategy for C-suite leaders. Strong track record in developing global PR and communications programs with measurable impact. Exceptional writing and storytelling skills - able to shift tone between corporate, thought-leadership, and human narratives. Deep understanding of digital and social ecosystems, including LinkedIn and owned channel amplification. Skilled at advising senior executives and handling complex or sensitive issues. Experienced in leading agencies, managing budgets, and defining KPIs for brand reputation and engagement. Calm, strategic, and composed under pressure, with natural leadership presence. 25 days annual leave rising to 30 5% pension after probation State of the art offices Access to a range of benefits via My Benefits World Free eye care cover Life Assurance Cycle to Work Scheme EAP (Employee assistance programme) Quarterly Tes Socials Access to an extensive Learning and Development menuTes is a global Edtech leader, on a mission to empower schools and educators to deliver impactful, inspiring learning experiences worldwide. We understand the unique challenges faced by schools, and our ecosystem is specifically designed to address these needs head-on.Our intuitive technology streamlines complex tasks, enhances learning experiences, and alleviates the administrative burdens that often overwhelm schools.By working closely with schools, we provide up-to-date resources, expert guidance, and a technology ecosystem dedicated to innovation and excellence in education. Whether simplifying administrative workflows, creating dynamic classrooms, or advancing professional development, Tes is the trusted partner for schools worldwide.Join the hundreds of schools already benefiting from the Tes ecosystem. Together, we empower educators to achieve more, ensuring every student thrives in a supportive, well-managed learning environment.With Tes, excellence in education is not just a goal - it's a sustainable and rewarding reality. For more information about Tes, our products, and our team, visit: