Insights and Communications Lead

COMMUNICATIONS LEAD

Futur First are looking for a proactive, talented and motivated communicator to impactfully communicate our mission and programme updates; support an integrated Future First voice across platforms and work areas, and enhance and grow our online and social media presence.      

You will develop and implement our marketing and Communications strategy, lead on managing our website, curating content and updates, writing blogs and articles, commissioning our team of freelancers, and ensuring consistent and impactful social media presence through all channels. You will work closely with the Head of Schools Delivery to develop and implement a sales strategy for our membership offer, proactively contributing to impactful outreach that will support sales KPIs.

Person specification

●      Excellent writing and editorial skills

●      Adaptability to shifting priorities and new systems / ways of working

●      Technical confidence including website, image manipulation, design and video

●      Strong working knowledge of WordPress

●      Knowledge of the UK education system and how to influence the partnerships and networks within this space would be an advantage

●      Expertise in taking strategy from inception to reality

●      Clear understanding of Google analytics and metrics

●      Knowledge of CRM systems and audience management/segmentation

●      Communications expertise in bringing products and services to market

●      Strong report writing skills.

On a personal level we value motivation, curiosity, flexibility, openness to new perspectives and approaches, and a friendly and open approach to team working.

Why join Future First?

We are a mission-driven, innovative social mobility charity that believes a young person’s start in life shouldn’t limit their future. Our central team is friendly and motivated, and we have a strong network of experienced freelancers, who support across all functions. Our team comes from a variety of backgrounds including partnership development, delivery, teaching, programmes and Communications. We value all contributions and offer the possibility to expand and grow the role based on interests.

Ways of working

We work remotely, with opportunities to come together in person to work, plan and develop.

The work is varied and often fast-paced, requiring rapid processing of information, and the ability to act confidently with multiple and senior stakeholders including employers, volunteers and school leaders.

As with any small, constantly evolving organisation, each individual balances multiple responsibilities, while shaping their role around their skills and interests.

Other details

Work pattern

The post is offered on a minimum 4 days per week, up to 5 days per week. If part-time, hours/days are fully flexible across the week, though it would be expected that a regular pattern of working hours would be agreed.

Salary and conditions

This is a permanent position. The salary is in the region of £37k-£44k pro rata, depending on the experience of the appointee. Future First staff receive pro rata 28 days of leave (in addition to 8 UK public holidays) increasing one day per year up to 33.

Reporting

This post reports directly to the CEO.

Application process

Please submit your CV and a covering letter to Future First's recruitment mailbox setting out why you feel you’re a great fit for this role and why you want to work for Future First. Please also note how you heard about the position.

At Future First we are committed to social justice and the value of role models. We value and celebrate people’s diversity and believe this strengthens our team and our work. We are keen to build a workforce that reflects the young people and schools we support. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from racialised communities, and those who attended state school and were in receipt of free school meals and/or were the first in their family to go to university.

Applications will be reviewed as they come in, with 26th January as the final deadline. There will be two rounds of interview, initially via Zoom (Friday 2nd February) and for those short-listed, in-person in London (Monday 5th February).

Future First is committed to safeguarding the staff, volunteers and young people we work with. Where applicable, a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for the successful candidate.