marketing communications specialist

marketing communications specialist Truro, England

Truro cathedral
Full Time Truro, England 15834 - 12.04 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Marketing and Communications Assistant

Our Vision, Ambition and Values

Vision

Our vision for Truro Cathedral is to create Sacred Space in which the holiness of God is encountered in an open and inclusive way and Common Ground where issues shared by the whole of humanity can be explored.

Ambition

Inspired by the Gospel of Jesus Christ, we work to build a welcoming, inclusive and engaging environment that, through the delivery of a diverse and inspiring programme of worship, events, educational activities and community outreach, fulfils and spiritually enriches all who experience Truro Cathedral.

Values

Love & Unity

We care for one another with compassion and kindness and our work is embedded in a spirit of love and cooperation as we come together to succeed in our mission for the cathedral.

Dignity & Respect

We respect others and value diversity, embracing our similarities and differences with gentleness, self-control and a willingness to learn. We welcome expressions of spirituality, respecting and valuing those with different faiths or no faith.

Accountability & Integrity

We act with honesty, openness and integrity in everything we do. We use the resources entrusted to us wisely and effectively with transparency and accountability. We demand high standards of professionalism from ourselves every day, always striving to deliver excellence in our work.

Creativity & Courage

We are bold and challenge ourselves and others to question the norm. We explore new options and take intelligent risks, confident that we do so in a supportive environment.

Committed to continual development, we embrace change and nurture personal growth.

Job Description

Job Title Marketing and Communications Assistant

Hours of 21 hours per week (flexible working offered core hours can be

Work negotiated).

Salary Pro rata £26,390 (£14.50 per hour salary £15,834 per annum)

Line Digital Manager

manager

Overview and general duties

Truro Cathedral is an active church at the physical and spiritual heart of the city that is committed to achieving its vision to provide sacred space and common ground for all visitors experiencing the cathedral.

The cathedral’s communications team comprises a head of marketing and communications, the digital marketing and communication officer and other temporary team members including volunteers where appropriate.

The team works to promote the cathedral, services, events, and activities taking place within it, and develop ongoing relationships with visitors and supporters via all available communication channels.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Marketing and communications support

  • Provide support to the head of marketing and communications on the following marketing & communications activities, taking the lead where identified: a. Content creation and curation for social media using social media management tools. b. Creation of regular email communications (using MailChimp platform) c. Content creation for and maintenance and administration of the cathedral website, including SEO
  • Liaise with cathedral colleagues to gather and draft content for all digital and
  • physical communication platforms, supporting integrated communications
  • Schedule content in line with the social media strategy
  • Collate statistics for monthly performance reports, analyse and research to assist in the ongoing digital strategy
  • Design digital and print assets
  • Design and execution of campaigns for events, exhibitions, fundraising, seasonal
  • times such as Christmas and Easter

2. General

  • Attend and participate in training courses as directed
  • Maintain confidentiality at all times.
  • Take a positive and active part in the cathedral’s annual appraisal/review system.
  • Uphold the cathedral’s values.
  • Adhere to Truro Cathedral’s policies and procedures.
  • Other duties as are necessary for the smooth running of the business

About Truro Cathedral

Truro Cathedral is a Grade 1 Listed focal point for the people of Truro, attracting visitors from all over the world. Completed in 1910, it has been an important part of Cornish identity, with some of the finest Victorian stained-glass windows - notably three rose windows depicting the holy trinity. Built by the people of Cornwall for everyone to experience and enjoy, it is vibrant, active and the physical and spiritual heart of the city.

Every year on average, the cathedral engages around 150,000 people. Staff, 200+ volunteers, 49 choir members, 330+ congregational members, 30,000+ event attendees,

3,000+ student visitors, 70,000+ general visitors who all have their own unique reasons to visit or have a connection to Truro Cathedral. People are at the centre of the cathedral, and by providing a Sacred Space and Common Ground for them as our mission, our ambition is to fulfil and spiritually enrich all who visit.

We deliver a diverse and inspiring programme of activities, including:

● Worship - with between 25 and 30 regular services each week, many featuring our wonderful choir and additional special services marking important events in the life of the county.

● Events – including numerous concerts, often free to the public.

● Educational activities – formal and informal learning opportunities for schools, families, students and adults focusing on, heritage, history and theology.

● Community outreach - providing support and advocacy to various groups in the communities Truro Cathedral serves.

Truro Cathedral has a unique visitor and heritage proposition, attracting a wide range of people as part of a joint offer for Truro, including The Royal Cornwall Museum and The

Hall For Cornwall. Audience Research in 2019 described the Cathedral as ‘Cornwall’s

Umbrella’ - sheltering the county with spiritual, emotional, physical, educational and online support, creating greater community connectivity and wellbeing.

Terms & Conditions

Job Title Market and Communications Assistant

Contract Permanent, 21 hours per week

Hourly Rate £14.50

Hours of Work Mon-Fri (some out of office hours) Flexible hours can be offered

Holiday 25 days per annum pro-rata plus Bank Holidays

Line manager Digital Manager

Place of work Truro Cathedral

Probation The post will be subject to a three-month probationary period, during which time, either party may give the other one weeks written notice

Pension You will automatically be enrolled onto the government’s Nest pension scheme but can opt out if you wish. After successful completion of six- month probation period staff are eligible to join the Church Workers

Pension Scheme (contributory employer 6%, employee 3%)

Smoking The cathedral operates a no smoking policy

Health & Safety All staff are required to follow the policies and procedures set out in the employee handbook.

Equal Truro Cathedral operates under the principles of Equal Opportunity,

Opportunities insisting on and promoting equality of opportunity and access to all, regardless of age, race, colour, ethnic or national origins, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or impairment, income, education, religious beliefs or cultural heritage. This applies in all we do, including our campaigns and employment practices, membership of committees, all stages of recruitment or selection processes, working practices, conditions of work, and allocation of resources.

Safeguarding Truro Cathedral’s safeguarding policy provides a framework to promote the welfare and protection of children and vulnerable adults. It is available at www.trurocathedral.org.uk or in the company documents area of BreatheHR.

Truro Cathedral’s safeguarding policy provides a framework to promote the welfare and protection of children and vulnerable adults. It is available at www.trurocathedral.org.uk or in the company documents area of BreatheHR.

Training: safeguarding training to Foundations level arranged by the cathedral.

Please visit our website to download an application pack. https://www.trurocathedral.org.uk/about-us/vacancies

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 21 per week

Salary: £15,834.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Flexitime

Schedule:

  • Flexitime

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Truro: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

  • Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

  • Digital marketing: 1 year (preferred)
  • Marketing: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Truro

marketing communications specialist
Truro cathedral

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