administrative assistant Oswestry, England
Job description
Derwen College…a place of possibility!
We are a multi award-winning Specialist College, enabling our students to achieve beyond what they and others believe is possible. Come and join us for the opportunity to really make a difference supporting young people with SEND to live the life they choose.
We have an exciting opportunity for a fulltime Marketing Assistant/Receptionist to join our team! For this role you be required to support the Marketing Team to deliver communications and marketing activities across a number of channels, and to support the delivery of professional reception services.
The following are just some of the great benefits we offer;
- Generous holidays including term time working (and we close over Christmas!), starting at 33 days increasing to 44 with service
- Fortnightly fixed rota in care roles
- Flexible working always considered
- Enhanced family friendly policies including paid dependency/carers leave
- Comprehensive wellbeing programme including private health insurance scheme, bike2work, counselling referrals and wellbeing sessions
- Plenty of training and development, including a scholarship scheme
- Optional Company Pension
- College sick pay
- Well-resourced and modern environment with discounted on-site shopping, dining and leisure facilities
But don’t just take our word for it; our most recent staff survey told us that 97% say they would like to be working here in 12 months’ time.
Key Role Responsibilities:
Marketing and Communications
- Assist with the design of promotional materials and updating existing documents.
- Research stories and draft student case studies.
- Create engaging videos for social media
- Create content for social media, and assist with operating social media accounts, including planning, analytics and reporting on engagement.
- Assist and support with the creation of promotional videos.
- Assist with updates on the Derwen College website.
- Support with delivery and marketing of open days. fundraising events, and students events as required.
- Assist with media monitoring
Reception
- Provide support for reception when required.
- Greet visitors and direct them accordingly.
- Operate the main switchboard, answering, screening and forwarding calls.
- Provide basic and accurate information in person and via phone/email.
- Maintain campus security by following safety procedures and controlling access beyond reception.
- Keeping the reception area clear and tidy.
- Performing other clerical duties as requested.
Person Specification:
Essential:
- Working knowledge of design process using Adobe Indesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
- Solid understanding of social media platforms, including algorithms
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- An approachable and friendly manner.
- Ability to adapt and be flexible to meet the needs of the team.
- Good time management and organisational skills.
- Ambitious self-starter with a willingness to learn and tackle new projects.
- Professional attitude and appearance.
Desirable:
- Photography and video skills.
For this role you will be required to work Monday to Friday; offering a salary range of £20,750.00- £22,500.00 depending on experience, qualifications and successful probation period.
Does this sound like a position for you?.....APPLY NOW!
We are a Disability Confident employer and offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a role. If you would like to talk to the team about this opportunity or for a full copy of the Job Description and Person Specification, please contact us.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and adults at risk and expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please note that all posts at Derwen College are exempt from the Rehabilitation Act 1974 so all applicants that are appointed will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as receipt of satisfactory references, and proof of your COVID vaccination status before the appointment can be confirmed.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £20,750.00-£22,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Free fitness classes
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
