The Bishop Fraser Trust

Marketing & Communications Officer

Grade F SCP 17 to 23 (£28,770 to £32,076)

(Pay Award Pending Effective April 2024)

37 Hours Per Week

All Year Round

Permanent Contract

Required ASAP

Are you prepared to work collaboratively and openly for the benefit of young people?

Our family of schools, which currently consists of four secondary schools and two primary schools, work together to achieve our mission to provide ‘Life in all its fullness’ through the highest quality education, training and outcomes for all of our students enabling them to meet the challenges of the future.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone that thrives on using their creative marketing skills to promote and make a real difference to our Trust, schools, staff and pupils. This is a new position within the Trust team with real scope to bring fresh new ideas to our marketing and communications strategies across the schools and Trust. If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you!

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Main Duties:

• To develop and actively support internal and external marketing and communication within the Trust and its Schools, and to raise The Bishop Fraser Trust profile with staff, pupils, other stakeholders and public audiences.
• To play an important role in building and sustaining a coherent identity for the Trust and its Schools, communicating our stories and successes to various audiences across a wide variety of media and social media platforms.
• To help achieve this you will manage relationships with key suppliers, including designers, printers and web developers, to ensure value for money and the highest of standards are met.

We are seeking an individual who:

• Is a great team player, friendly and professional.
• Enjoys working as part of a team and being able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and staff.
• Is confident in liaising with a variety of staff at all levels.
• Has excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrates personal resilience and role models those personal qualities we wish to instil in our young people.
• Has the ability and willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role.
• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to form positive, professional and empathetic relationships with colleagues and students.

In return we can offer:

• A supportive induction programme and have access to high quality CPD.
• Consistent support from a dedicated CEO, Trustees, Central Trust Team and Head Teachers.

• A supportive and encouraging staff team.
• A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs.
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Fantastic facilities.

Application Information:

For more information visit our website www.thebishopfrasertrust.co.uk or contact our HR Team on 01204 201150 or by emailing recruitment@thebishopfrasertrust.co.uk

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

Closing Date: Wednesday 6th November at 9am

Interviews: Monday 11th November 2024

Apply today!

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Job Descriptions and Person Specification
Recruitment Pack

Regional Communications Manager

We are looking for an experienced, hands-on communications all-rounder with a breadth of skills to help deliver the strategic communications objectives for a national youth charity.

The charity is poised at an exciting phase of growth, with seven large scale youth centres (called Youth Zones) set to open over the next three years, a new three year organisational strategy, and an ambitious strategic communications strategy to support this in place.

As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race & other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. Our dedicated Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.

Position: Regional Communications Manager

Location: Hybrid working: two days a week in the Bolton office combined with home-working and travel across our Youth Zones in development (Barnsley, Crewe, Grimsby, Preston) plus occasional other travel as required.

Salary: £34,000 - £37,000 per annum

Contract: Fixed-term contract (possibility of becoming permanent) for 12 months

Hours: Flexible working and will consider 4 days a week (37.5 hours full time).

Benefits: Agile working with flexibility in working hours; 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to a maximum of 30 days); birthday leave, additional annual leave purchase scheme; company matched pension; company sick, maternity, paternity & adoption pay; Employee Assistance Programme, active and engaged networks to join (including Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) and access to Charity Worker discounts.

Closing Date: 12noon, Friday 8 November

Interview and Assessment (in-person): Wednesday 20 November at Hideout Youth Zone

About the Role

This is a key role within the communications team that will see you create understanding and awareness between the organisation and the key local and regional audiences that matter, as the charity embarks on its biggest ever period of growth.

This role will involve managing a small portfolio of local end-to-end integrated communications and PR programmes at various stages, to launch new Youth Zones in Barnsley, Crewe, Grimsby and Preston. You will work closely with each Youth Zone's Relationship Managers and Fundraisers, as well as its CEO, and Trustee Board, and Young People's Development Group, acting as their trusted communications advisor.

In addition, you will oversee and lead a fundraising focussed communications and marketing campaign to boost reach to new funders (who we call Founder Patrons) in the areas where there are new Youth Zones.

The breadth of this role means no two days are the same, which is why we are seeking somebody organised, dynamic and self-motivated with exceptional project management and stakeholder management skills.

About You

We will be looking for someone that can demonstrate a broad range of communications skills from working with local media to place newsworthy, positive stories around the Youth Zones development, to supporting the development of new Youth Zones websites.

If you are as confident pitching a story to media as you are managing a branding project or overseeing an event, then this could be the role for you.

There will also be opportunities to contribute to the national communications plan, working closely with the Director of Communications and Brand on several high-profile projects, including overseeing and launching the new Youth Advocates programme, working with young people across the Network.

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter (of not more than one page), explaining clearly why you are interested in the role, and answering ALL points as outlined on the role profile.

About the Organisation

A national charity that believes all young people should have the opportunity to discover their passion and their purpose that fund and build state-of-the-art, multimillion-pound youth centres called Youth Zones in the country's most economically disadvantaged areas. The organisation trains the amazing people that run them and offers continuing support to Youth Zones nationwide through a national network of independent youth charities.

The charity recognises that the workforce is under-represented in certain areas and are committed to addressing this. Therefore, they actively encourage applicants to submit anonymous applications; in practice this means removing your name and email address from your CV and cover letter. The HR Lead will have these details from your submission, but they will not be available to the selection panel when they are considering your application.

The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with their Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires a basic DBS check.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Communications, Marketing, Marketing and Communications, Communications Manager, Marketing Manager, Marketing and Communications Manager, Brand, Media.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Job title: Communications Executive
Salary: Up to £25,250 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: 37 per week
Contract type: Permanent
Site: Lancashire Adult Learning
Closing date: Sunday 29 September 2024
Interview date: TBC

‘Would you like to be part of a team that aims to create the extraordinary?’

Our Organisation
Nelson and Colne College Group is made up of a family of colleges – Nelson & Colne College, Lancashire Adult Learning and Accrington & Rossendale College. Our College Group is now the only Further Education college in Lancashire to be graded as ‘Outstanding’ under the new Ofsted inspection framework.

Together the Group forms a Sixth Form, Skills and Technology Centre, University Centre, Employer Training and Adult Learning Provider delivering exceptional teaching and learning to all ages and at all levels.

Lancashire Adult Learning is an Adult Education College providing opportunities for individuals to learn, develop, work and prosper, at all stages of life. The College is focused on making Lancashire a place where everyone matters; a place where everyone can enjoy equal and quality life chances and be respected in their communities.

The Exciting Role
The College Group is looking for a Communications Executive to join our expanding Marketing and Communications Team. This role will be predominantly based at Lancashire Adult Learning however flexibility is required in this role as the successful candidate will also be required to travel across any of the College campuses (Nelson and Colne College and Accrington and Rossendale College).

What You Will Be Doing:

• Supporting the Head of Communications in the delivery the Group’s communication strategies to support learner attraction and protect and enhance reputation.
• Developing engaging content across multiple channels including press releases, web copy, case studies, blog posts, email and campaign copy.
• Co-ordinating media calls and pitching for media interviews.
• Developing and delivering creative and engaging media and communications campaigns.
• Contributing to department reports evidencing the impact of all communications activity.
• Working with the Head of Communications to deliver an internal communication strategy for colleagues to increase engagement and understanding of the organisational vision and business priorities.
• Working closely with the marketing team to manage content for NCCG’s digital channels, including websites, social channels and SEO.
• Drafting award entries to celebrate the success of our learners and colleagues and raise the profile of the Group.
• Use innovative multimedia channels to engage and enthuse key audiences and stakeholders across the Group.

What We Are Looking For:

• Degree Level Qualification in a relevant field.
• Experience of dealing with the media.
• Experience of delivering impactful integrated communications campaigns.
• Experience of using analytics tools to measure the impact of communications activity.
• Experience of creating engaging content across multiple channels for a wide and diverse audience.
• Experience of internal communications.

What We Offer in Return:
• Generous annual leave entitlement increasing to a maximum of 28 days (with service), plus Bank Holidays and closure days – totalling 41 days per year
• Access to a workplace pension scheme – with employer contributions of 5%
• Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
• Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
• Free on-site parking on all College sites

Please visit our ‘working for us’ section of our website for a full list of our benefits https://careers.nelson.ac.uk/working-for-us/benefits/

Still Interested?
How to Apply:

If you're interested in this post then please click apply and complete an application form.

Website: https://careers.nelson.ac.uk/

Further questions: Please contact our friendly HR Team by emailing h.resources@nelsongroup.ac.uk

* Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website.

Please note: All our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children, should you wish to discuss this further please get in touch with the HR Team.

The closing date for applications to this role is 29/09/24.

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Summary

Job Description for Communications Manager:

There's never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you'll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.

We're an organisation that's here to experiment and push the limits of what's possible. So, if you're keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.

The Communications Manager will identify rich content in NNL and opportunities and channels to deliver quality communications that showcase the science, technology and innovation at our core; to enhance our reputation for delivering nuclear science that benefits society.

A keen interest in Science and Technology, they will lead communication of our science and technology working closely with the VP Science and Technology; maximising content through creation of integrated plans that reach a variety of audiences - internally and externally - whilst working as part of an integrated comms team to reflect NNL strategy and ambitions.

From developing strategies, sourcing stories and creating compelling science communication, to managing our communications channels and roadmaps; this is a varied role that will play a key part telling NNL's story.

The location for this role is flexible and can be based at Risley, Preston, Sellafield, Workington or Culham.

Main Responsibilities for Communications Manager:

• Development and deliver communications strategy, which amplifies NNL's science and technology capabilities consistently across all internal and external communications channels.
• Define and deliver an integrated communications plan to communicate key science and technology areas in NNL.
• Be a proactive and enthusiastic member of the NNL comms and public affairs team and develop strong relationships with the S&T community.
• Identify rich content from within the organisation; and use this to write, edit, design and deliver engaging content for distribution across a variety of internal and external communications channels.
• Define clear and consistent communication messages for a variety internal and external audiences, based on sound understanding of target audience groups.
• Create high-quality and creative campaigns to showcase the variety of science, technology and innovation delivered by our organisation to a variety of audiences.
• Drive innovation in science comms by identifying and developing new ways to engage a variety of audiences in science.
• Deliver a strong and timely pipeline of planned communication activity that provides proof points to reinforce NNL's strategy and focus areas and ensure NNL is visible to the right stakeholders.
• Lead production of key science engagement activities and publications, including our NuClear Science: Webcast series, case studies, reports, videos and articles to name a few.
• Demonstrate effective engagement through development of regular reports that evaluate activity and monitor progress; and provides insight that informs our direction and demonstrates the value of science communication.

Essential Criteria for Communications Manager:

• Experience in technical and or scientific environments, with ability to define clear and consistent messages; taking complex content to simple effective communications.
• Experience of delivering strategic communications plans and multi - channel communication campaigns; internally and externally.
• Experience of leading multiple communications projects in a busy team with the ability to handle competing deadlines.
• Creative writing skills with the ability to develop human, engaging copy that connects with its audiences.
• Organisation skills and experience of managing communications roadmaps and plans.
• Good influencing and communication skills
• Experience working with suppliers, providing detailed briefings and guidance to lead to production of engaging content and events.
• Ability to build a wide range of good working relationships across professional and operational boundaries and at all levels, including senior management and external stakeholders.
• Experience of evaluating impact of communications activity through quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Demonstrable experience in communications roles.
• Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years' worth of UK residency).

Desirable Criteria for Communications Manager:

• Scientific degree.
• Demonstrable experience in communications roles.
  

Why join us?

NNL isn't just a place where you can do career-defining work that makes a real-world impact. It's also a place where you'll feel appreciated and valued. We're creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is free to be themselves and feel like they belong. We put your wellbeing first, we push you to reach your potential, and we do everything possible to help you feel safe, supported and inspired.

We also offer a range of employee benefits:

• Sector leading Family-Focused Policies: celebrate life events, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and a week off for your marriage.
• NNL offers attractive pension plans. If you contribute 5%, NNL contributes 15%. Alternatively, if you choose not to contribute (0%), NNL will still contribute 10%.
• Annual Leave: Benefit from 25.5 days of leave, plus 4 extra days to be taken during Christmas shutdown, plus Bank Holidays.
• Reduced gym membership with discounts of up to 25% from 3,700 gym and leisure providers across the UK
• Company Bonus: Be rewarded for your contributions.
• Learning Opportunities: Enhance your skills through excellent development programmes.
• Employee Assistance: Access support for personal and professional challenges.
• Cycle to Work: Stay active and eco-friendly.
• Life Assurance: Ensure peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• Enhanced Sick Pay Benefits: Receive support during illness or injury.
• Access to 'Mydiscounts' which has a range of special offers and discounts from more than 200 suppliers, including medical insurance and dental insurance.
• Health Care: Health savings plan which allows you to claim money back on visits to the dentist, optician and/or physiotherapist (limits apply).

About The Company

NNL is an incredible place to work. A place where people do things that have never been done before. A place where people push boundaries to further themselves, the business and society as a whole.

This is a place where personal and professional opportunities are limitless. If you want to change the world, if you want to tackle climate change, if you want to help advance medical science, if you want to help put things in space, if you want to answer the big questions, if you want to work with extraordinary materials, if you want to meet great people, learn new skills, challenge yourself, work flexibly, and build a long successful career with the power to make a real impact… you can do it all here.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.

Recruitment Agency Notice

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for the provision of recruitment services. Only agencies on our PSL may provide CVs and only when the role is released to them by our recruitment team. We will not accept unsolicited CVs from suppliers not currently on our PSL. We explicitly reserve the right to add candidate details from unsolicited CVs from non-PSL agencies into our own candidate database and to pursue/hire such candidate(s) without any obligation, financial or otherwise, to the agency concerned.

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

You will oversee ABL's diverse network of media platforms, including social media, digital marketing, content creation, and traditional media outlets. Your role will involve coordinating strategies across these platforms to ensure consistent messaging, brand alignment, and effective audience engagement. In addition to managing day-to-day operations, you will develop and implement long-term plans to optimise the performance and reach of each platform. This role requires a strong focus on performance, contributing significantly to business growth and driving digital enablement within the organisation. You will be responsible for planning, developing, delivering, and evaluating all communication activities, managing projects to ensure they are completed on time, within budget, and to a high standard. As a brand guardian, you will ensure the consistent application of branding and brand values. The ideal candidate will be capable of creating dynamic, engaging content, managing their workload effectively, and running projects successfully as part of a team.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Be a positive role model for all stakeholders.

Regularly attend school events across the Trust and offer support to staff in running events that support the Trust’s links to the community.

Treat all people fairly, equitably and with dignity and respect to create and maintain a positive culture in line with the Trust’s agreed vision and values.

Ensure effective planning, allocation, support, and evaluation of work undertaken by teams and individuals, including clear delegation of tasks and devolution of responsibilities.

Acknowledge the responsibilities and celebrate the achievements of individuals and teams.

Develop and maintain a culture of high expectations and aspirations for themselves and for others, taking appropriate action when performance is unsatisfactory and giving and receiving effective feedback.

Regularly review their own practice, set personal targets, and take responsibility for their own personal development.

Give and accept support from colleagues and the Trust.

Have regard for the well-being of themself and others, managing their workload to promote a healthy work-life balance and encouraging and enabling others to do likewise.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join The Quill CofE Trust?

Ø Nurturing Work Environment: Benefit from on-site nurseries available during school terms and 52-week private nurseries at preferential rates.

Ø Extended Care Options: Enjoy access to our out-of-school and holiday clubs, also offered at discounted rates.

Ø Professional Growth: Embark on a journey of personal development with bespoke opportunities and comprehensive access to the Schoot CPD package.

Ø Technological Advancement: Experience our dynamic digital strategy, including 1-1 iPads for both pupils and staff.

Ø Dedicated Support: Rely on our on-site Trust HR and full-time IT support teams, dedicated to your needs.

Ø Strong Leadership: Be part of a team backed by committed Directors and Governors, and a leadership that values your workload and well-being.

Ø Inspiring Students: Work with pupils who are well-behaved, eager to learn, and who find joy and calm in their school life.

Ø A Family Ethos: Join a community that cherishes individual talent, empowering everyone to achieve their best.

Closing date – 04 August

Interview date – 09 September

Attached, you will find the application form, job description, and person specification for the position available. Please forward your application to vacancies@thequillcofetrust.org.

If you would like to arrange a visit to our Trust, please contact Sarah Rostron on rostrons@thequillcofetrust.org

Join us in shaping a future where education is not just a pursuit but a journey of continuous discovery and growth.

Further details about the role

September 2024

Governance and Communication Lead

Salary from - £27k

Hours – 40 hours per week

Weeks per year – 39 weeks + 2days

Working days - Monday to Friday

Holiday Ent - 20 + 8 (pro rata if applicable)

Sick pay – SSP (moving to new occupational scheme after 1st year of service)

The Trust Governance & Communications Lead plays a crucial role in promoting and sustaining good corporate governance within The Quill CofE Trust. As a trusted advisor to the Trust Board and Leadership teams, the Trust Governance & Communications Lead ensures compliance with legal, regulatory, and governance requirements as well as ensuring positive promotion and communication of the successes of The Quill CofE Trust and the schools it serves.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

SCHOOLS LIAISON OFFICER: Social Media/Marketing Content Officer
FULL TIME, PERMANENTTERM TIME with an additional 10 working days.
START DATE: 21 August 2024 or as soon as possible
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. (with a 45-minute lunch break) term time plus 10 working days. However, flexibility is essential as evening work will be required.SALARY: £23,585 per annum, pro rata - £25,276 per annum, pro rata (actual £21,585 - £23,133 per annum)KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/MAIN DUTIES:
The key aim of a Schools Liaison Officer is to ensure that prospective students receive high-quality Information at events and assemblies and throughout the year, enabling prospective students to make an informed choice about their post 16 studies. This will involve working within the Schools’ Liaison Team to provide an innovative and proactive Admissions, Marketing and Schools’ Liaison service. The post holder will build, develop, and maintain effective partnerships with staff in schools, prospective students, their parents and guardians and stakeholders internal and external to the College. Skills, Knowledge and Experience • A working knowledge of X, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
• The ability to create and write engaging marketing materials/content.
• The role requires considerable previous experience in an administrative role.
• In depth knowledge of administrative processes and systems.Candidates should indicate their particular strengths in their application and describe the qualities they believe they can bring to the department.Closing Date: 9am, Monday 22 JulyInterview date is TBCWinstanley College is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to the `Safer Recruitment` process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the College. Please be aware that social media checks of candidates may be undertaken as part of the recruitment process. Winstanley College is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.