Communications Coordinator for Education
Job ID:
58623
Job Type:
Full Time
Category:
Communications
Education:
GCSE
Posted:
2024-09-17
Location:
Hybrid work in Rustington BN | United Kingdom
Salary:
GBP £24,570 - £26,250 a year
Job Description:
Communications Coordinator for Education from the Company Compass Fostering. This role is a new and exciting opportunity within our marketing team, based in Rustington.
The role will involve being the key contact between the Marketing/Communications teams and the Education Service within Compass Community, creating relationships with over 20 schools within the service and sharing news, stories, and developments with staff, local authority partners, and potential teaching staff.
This is a hybrid role, with 2 days based in our office in Rustington, and 3 days working from home. You may be required to attend the office for additional days during your induction period.
Key Responsibilities
* Work with the Communications Manager to form a communications strategy and process, in line with the wider group strategy.
* Set up systems for the flow of news/information/updates/stories from each school to generate regular engaging content for sharing.
* Communicate information from Compass Education to various internal and external stakeholders via websites, emails, publications, and social media.
* Create relationships with Heads of School to effectively market the homes to Local Authorities, parents, and prospective staff.
* Ensure websites are “Ofsted ready” in collaboration with Compliance.
* Work with the Family Finding team on creating graphics/flyers/emails to showcase homes to Local Authority partners.
* Assist with the development of child participation strategy.
* Occasional travel to other offices/sites as required.
Essential Requirements:
* 1-2 years' experience in a communications-based role.
* Confidence in forging relationships with senior members of the Education team and sharing opinions in meetings.
* Excellent organizational skills.
* Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
* Experience using Canva.
Desirable (but not essential):
* Experience designing in Mailchimp.
* Experience designing in Adobe Creative Suite.
* Experience with WordPress.
* Understanding or knowledge of child services/education.
Why Join Us?
* Cashback for various medical appointments & treatments including optical and dental with MediCash.
* Flexible working, with 3 days per week working from home, along with flexible hours subject to manager's approval.
* Win up to £150 per month in our REACH awards.
* Receive service awards for 2, 5, and 10 years of service.
* 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 days within 4 years, plus all bank holidays.
* Additional days for your birthday, a health and wellbeing day, and a half-day festive shopping day.
* Life Assurance Scheme.
* Salary sacrifice schemes, including childcare vouchers, technology, and cycle to work.
* Quarterly team days out.
Candidates will receive full on-site training. The recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. Successful applicants will be appointed subject to satisfactory references.
Compass is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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