ISEND Social Media and Communications Assistant Lewes, England
Job description
An exciting, challenging and rewarding opportunity has arisen to join the Inclusion and Special Educational Needs and Disability (ISEND) Service within East Sussex.
We are looking for a dynamic and innovative individual to support a variety of project strands for digital and print communications. This will include coordinating the administration of our social media channels and marketing communications. You will develop digital content such as newsletters, surveys, and also assist with the regular creation of design and video work for our services.
We are looking for someone who will be highly motivated, have an excellent eye of detail, is able to work collaboratively with staff, managers and key stakeholders and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, as well as the ability to work independently in a hybrid office and home working environment.
If you believe you have the key skills, experience, and attributes we are looking for then we want to hear from you.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Victoria Parris, ISEND Social Media and Communications Officer, on [email protected]
Opportunities to influence strategic work in a creative environment
You will be a key and integral part of a hardworking and highly effective team within ISEND.
You will be highly effective at establishing working relationships with partners and promoting the work of ISEND to parents/carers, service users and the wider public.
You will be passionate in facilitating advice and support across all forms of engagement from developing and administering creative ideas, to editing and writing; from supporting the creation of content for internet, intranet and social media to identifying audiences and tracking and evaluating the impact of communications.
The support you provide will be instrumental in our ability to deliver our vision of relentlessly pursuing positive outcomes for children and young people and enabling them to thrive in their local community.
Why East Sussex?
Because at East Sussex we understand that the work is meaningful but challenging, so we will make you an exceptional offer:
- a highly competitive benefits package,
- an environment in which you can innovate and be creative
- a place to learn, progress and thrive; and
- an unparalleled wellbeing offer which supports individual resilience.
- access to the highest quality training and qualifications at no financial cost to you, including a range of Degree Apprenticeships.
All of this in one of the most beautiful places in the country.
More information can be found on our benefits page.
A workforce for the community, from the community
We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community but particularly encourage those from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds, those who are disabled, male and those who identify as LGBTQ+. We are working towards recruiting a workforce that reflects our community because we recognise the unique skills and experience that an individual brings.
Join us
We’re proud that 92% of staff, in our most recent health survey, said they would recommend to others working in Children’s Services at ESCC.
So, join us! Complete your application today and take the next step towards an exciting career move.
Interview Date: Friday 31st March 2023
Additional Information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.
Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.
Company InformationEast Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.
