Marketing & Communications Officer

JOB TITLE:         Marketing and Communications Officer

LOCATION:         Petty Pool Vocational College, Pool Lane, Sandiway, Cheshire, CW8 2DR

REPORTS TO:     Marketing and Communications Manager

SALARY:              £25,677.60 – £26,447.93

HOURS:               35 hours per week -Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm, Hybrid working

DBS:                     Enhanced check required.

Closing Date:     8th March 2024

Interview Date: 20th March 2024

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Marketing and Communications Officer to join the Marketing, Communications and Fundraising function at Petty Pool. You will support our internal and external communications strategy, design, write and circulate publicity and marketing material, responding to the needs of our wider team and the strategic mission of the organisation.

About you

We are looking for someone who can think creatively, has a good eye for design, excellent communication skills and who can work accurately and at a pace in what is a busy department. The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field with experience in a communications role. Skills in online media and SEO as well as the use of design and digital communication tools to create and monitor effective content are essential as is the ability to work effectively in a diverse team and be able to prioritise workloads and tasks.

       Roles and Responsibilities 

• Implement engaging multi-channel marketing and communication campaigns to raise the profile and reach of Petty Pool.
• Write, design and issue monthly newsletters using MailChimp.
• Work with the team to maintain the Petty Pool website.
• Support the delivery of a strategic social media presence and undertake day-to-day management of Petty Pool social media channels.
• Develop a strong knowledge of Petty Pool’s activities, its learners, members, and stakeholders.
• Write accurate, engaging, and targeted copy for different audiences across a range of channels.
• Create social media graphics, banners and content using Canva.
• Support the design and production of marketing, communication and event materials ensuring consistent house style, branding, and layout.
• Be a proactive and hands-on member of a small communications team.
• To support the running of a portfolio of events and fundraising activities
• To assist with the development and production of a range of digital and printed fundraising materials and merchandise.
• To work closely with key internal stakeholders both to understand and be able to package up their work into clear compelling asks to prepare for grant and bid submissions.
• Take responsibility for ensuring that full records of all contacts are maintained on the fundraising database.
• Be able to evaluate fundraising initiatives and engagement including digital campaigns.

Petty Pool Trust is a Disability Confident employer, which means we are committed to interviewing all applicants with a disability who meet all of the essential criteria of the role applied for. Applicants who have selected they wish to be considered under this scheme and who have met all the essential criteria, must be invited for interview. The recruiting panel must check the relevant section on the application for this indication and for information relating to any reasonable adjustments and highlight this on the Shortlisting Matrix. Should the applicant have requirements, HR will inform the recruiting panel and it will be the manager’s responsibility to action and implement.

 NOTE: In accordance with the Trust’s flexibility policy, the post holder will be required to undertake any other duties considered commensurate with this position, as directed by The Senior Management Team of The Petty Pool Trust, or as a mutually agreed developmental opportunity.

Our college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.