Group Communications Officer

Chichester College have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Group Communications Officer at our Crawley campus. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis,and in return, we will offer a competitive salary of £26,451 - £28,907 per annum plus £610.08 Crawley Weighting Allowance (if based at Crawley College).

Are you a creative communicator with a passion for storytelling? Do you excel at building and maintaining a strong reputation through creating engaging content? If so, we want you to be part of our fantastic Marketing & Communications team at the Chichester College Group!

The Group Communications Officer role:

As our Group Communications Officer, you will play a crucial role in shaping our colleges' stories and celebrating our students' achievements.Your responsibilities will include developing compelling media releases, case studies, and editorial content that resonate with our diverse audiences. You'll also be at the forefront of our digital presence, creating and sharing content across various platforms and social media channels.

Key Responsibilities of ourGroup Communications Officer:

• Establish a detailed knowledge of the Group's audiences, markets and courses and develop content to raise awareness and engage with students, stakeholders and employers
• Maintain an awareness of course programmes, events and the college calendar and maximise the promotional opportunities that arise from these opportunities
• Supporting the Group PR & Communications Manager in the planning, development and distribution of external communications
• Work independently with curriculum, support departments, the Students' Union and students to proactively seek out, research and create content from good news and success stories, student activities, course highlights and high-profile events
• Draft news articles, case studies, assemble media packages and prepare content for a range of external channels, ensuring CCG's brand and tone of voice is delivered consistently
• Create engaging content to sustain audience engagement, increase audience reach and encourage audience participation
• Support the Communications Team to build the alumni network and to create associated content to help improve student recruitment.
• Develop original and engaging video content and suggest creative ways to attract more customers and expand the audience reach
• Manage the news sections across all college websites, keeping pages updated and relevant
• Attend internal and external events to gather content or support the team to promote the college to prospective students

Our ideal Group Communications Officer should have the below skills and experience:

• A talented communicator with a knack for crafting engaging content
• Level 3 qualification(s) in related subject(s) e.g. Communications, Media, English
• Degree or a professional qualification in related subject (eg Communications, Media), or willingness to undertake a relevant qualification or relevant industry experience
• Proven copywriting experience
• Experience in dealing with sensitive and confidential issues
• Experience in working independently and dealing with unforeseen problems and circumstances
• Experience in developing media releases, case studies, and editorial pieces
• Proficiency in creating digital content, including video, and using social media in a professional environment
• Strong interpersonal skills

Closing date for applications: 7 October 2024Interview date: 18 October 2024

The Chichester College Group has seven colleges, Anglia Examinations, First Steps Childcare Group, Chichester English School and 2,600 staff spread across West Sussex and Brighton & Hove. This makes us the largest college group in Sussex, providing high quality learning opportunities for over 25,000 students every year.

We offer generous pension schemes, hybrid working opportunities, college closure days over the Christmas period (which is not deducted from annual leave entitlement) plus the option to purchase up to 5 days additional leave, and discounts at onsite facilities such as gym membership and nursery fees at certain campuses

If you would like to learn more about our Group Communications Officer role, then please click 'apply' today!

All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks.