Job Description
Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Edinburgh, is currently looking to recruit a Communications Officer for an initial 6-month contract, with the potential to extend, on a rate of £18.57-£22.70/hour PAYE. This role will be hybrid working, with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week.
Responsibilities:
* Provide communications support for a program aimed at enhancing digital learning environments, with the successful candidate managing the production of communication activities for key project milestones.
* Identify and produce news stories and content for a variety of digital publications to support project activities and foster broader engagement.
* Assist in coordinating engagement communications, focusing on training and support needs to ensure a consistent and user-friendly experience for both staff and learners.
* Contribute to programmes that will increase registrations on short online courses and online teaching spaces.
Essential Skills:
* Ability to create and develop high-quality content aligned with project and service communication strategies.
* Ability to plan, develop, and update project SharePoint and website content.
* Capability to define calendar milestones, plan activities, and schedule content.
* Proficiency in analysing and reporting on data and insights from digital channels.
* Ability to lead the coordination and planning of user group meetings and activities for the project.
* Providing administrative support, including preparing reports, project communication materials, award entries, and engagement event logistics.
* Portfolio demonstrating excellent written communication across various media, including the ability to assess and report on impact and reach.
* Confidence in managing multiple and evolving priorities in a flexible manner.
* Strong working knowledge of Office 365 and SharePoint or similar web-editing tools.
* Experience in using social media platforms such as Twitter and blogs.
* Awareness of data protection and accessibility considerations for both print and electronic communications.
Desirable Skills:
* Experience working in an academic or higher education environment.
* Familiarity with using hybrid meeting software, such as Microsoft Teams.
* Strong focus on continuous improvement.
* Awareness and understanding of current developments in information and learning technologies.
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, please get in touch.