communications associate Yeovil, England
Job description
Yeovil College has been on an exceptional journey over the last seven years. Our College community is completely aligned, great people pulling in the same direction, who are making amazing things happen. Outcomes for learners that are some of the best in the Country, high financial performance which is enabling choices and the delivery of an exceptional student experience. Interconnected with our business community, we are focused on supplementing their prosperity for all of our benefit.
Yeovil as the principal town of South Somerset is set in beautiful countryside close to the wider South West and all of its benefits, making for a fulfilling work/life balance.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Communications Co-ordinator to join our dynamic Marketing team, supporting the delivery of the external communications strategy, and creating the internal communications plan, including delivering communications for several corporate projects. To Drive forward internal communications, social and digital campaigns and event management within Yeovil College, creating new channels as appropriate.
Working with a number of stakeholders to create corporate content and messaging appropriate to key target audiences and lead corporate communications projects. Create and write engaging and compelling copy for an external audience, across a number of established channels and products, including developing content for digital, print, broadcast and outdoor
To actively engage in developing and promoting the departments operational plan, engage with achieving the College strategic aims and development plans while promoting equality, diversity and fundamental British Values in all aspects of the role.
For full details of key roles & accountabilities please view the Job Description attached.
To be considered for this role you will need to be able to demonstrate the following:
- Successful experience of working within a fast-paced communications environment.
- Experience of working to tight and conflicting deadlines.
- Experience of developing toolkits for internal and external communications.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills.
- Ability to prioritise, multi- task effectively and accurately under pressure.
- Able to achieve tight deadlines, working pro-actively and demonstrate initiative.
- Good knowledge of windows based software, word processing and desk top publishing programmes.
- Familiarity of using and updating websites and social media.
- Educated to at least level 5 or above (HND/Degree-level).
Full time, 37 hours per week, all year round.
Salary £24,00 - £25,500 depending on experience & qualifications
Benefits include:
- Generous holiday (30 days per year, plus closure over Christmas and New Year & Bank Holidays)
- Good opportunities for professional development
- Pension Scheme
- Access to free staff car park
- Extensive Employee Benefits Scheme including discounts at high street and on-line retailers
- Onsite free gym
- Employee Assistance Programme
Safeguarding Statement
Yeovil College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Potential applicants should be aware that all successful applicants will need to agree to an enhanced DBS check. Yeovil College follows the DBS Code of Practice which is available from the DBS website.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,000.00-£25,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
