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We are looking for a Marketing Administration Apprentice to join us at the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership.
You will be responsible for the creative writing and production of a range of helpful and informative content to support our recruitment process and marketing strategies, including the programmes of ITE, ECF and NPQ. The content produced will be utilised across various online platforms including our website, social media channels and sponsored content material.
You will be undertaking the Multi Channel Marketer Level 3 apprenticeship.
WORKING WITH US
The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.
We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.
To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page.
MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Reporting to the Regional Partnerships and Marketing Manager (RPMM) you will:
- Develop and create written and audio-visual content that can be used across a variety of platforms and media;
- Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of marketing products and delivery;
- Work to a brief to deliver high quality content on time and on budget that meets our objectives;
- Work with the Regional Partnerships and Marketing Manager (RPMM) and E,S&L team to create content for media, advertising, documenting and marketing campaign purposes;
- Engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders throughout the end-to-end content creation process;
- Research, prepare and develop messaging to maximise audience engagement;
- Understand the user experience to ensure content is maximising engagement;
- Contribute to our wider social media advertising and networking;
- Work with internal and external points of contact for content planning, development, writing and editing of content across a range of digital and traditional media;
- Work closely with Regional Partnerships and Marketing Manager on producing content for recruitment marketing campaigns;
- Repurpose content along particular themes in written and video formats;
- Tag and adding metadata to improve SEO;
- Research information for timely digital communications;
- Recommend the appropriate platform/s or channel/s to use for each campaign;
- Storyboard and script ideas;
- Capture images and audio using basic video, stills-cameras and audio equipment;
- Use industry standard packages to edit and post-produce content;
- Specify, purchase and quality assure marketing materials as required, in line with budget constraints;
- Manage the assets, including permissions and compliance, in line with marketing regulations and legislations.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
This position demands a keen, creative eye and an ability to develop persuasive advertising content.
We are looking for someone who has a keen interest in the education sector, has a flair for creative writing, and has a love for all forms of media (written, video, social and podcasts). We want someone who is passionate about creating engaging, informative and persuasive digital content that potential and current teachers, and the wider education community need. Your role will support the administration of the marketing for our suite of programmes.
If you do not currently hold Mathematics and English to Level 2/GCSE (A*-C/4-9), you must be willing to obtain this as part of your Apprenticeship. Full training, learning and support will be provided.
For a full job description and person speciifcation, please download the Job Pack.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including:
- Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
- Annual performance and loyalty bonus
- Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution
- 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts
- Electric car salary sacrifice scheme (up to 40% discount)
- Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare
- Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
- Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
- Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts
- 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees
- Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans
For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.
APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION
If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.
Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.
When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application.
A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received.
OUR VISION & VALUES
Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed.
We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that’s why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
Job Reference: HF04962-HIOTL
