Job title: Communications Executive
Salary: Up to £25,250 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: 37 per week
Contract type: Permanent 
Site: Lancashire Adult Learning
Closing date: Thursday 15 August 2024
Interview date: Wednesday 28th August 2024

‘Would you like to be part of a team that aims to create the extraordinary?’

Our Organisation 
Nelson and Colne College Group is made up of a family of colleges – Nelson & Colne College, Lancashire Adult Learning and Accrington & Rossendale College. Our College Group is now the only Further Education college in Lancashire to be graded as ‘Outstanding’ under the new Ofsted inspection framework.

Together the Group forms a Sixth Form, Skills and Technology Centre, University Centre, Employer Training and Adult Learning Provider delivering exceptional teaching and learning to all ages and at all levels. 

Lancashire Adult Learning is an Adult Education College providing opportunities for individuals to learn, develop, work and prosper, at all stages of life.  The College is focused on making Lancashire a place where everyone matters; a place where everyone can enjoy equal and quality life chances and be respected in their communities.

The Exciting Role 
The College Group is looking for a Communications Executive to join our expanding Marketing and Communications Team. This role will be predominantly based at Lancashire Adult Learning however flexibility is required in this role as the successful candidate will also be required to travel across any of the College campuses (Nelson and Colne College and Accrington and Rossendale College).

What You Will Be Doing:
•    Supporting the Head of Communications in the delivery the Group’s communication strategies to support learner attraction and protect and enhance reputation.
•    Developing engaging content across multiple channels including press releases, web copy, case studies, blog posts, email and campaign copy. 
•    Co-ordinating media calls and pitching for media interviews.
•    Developing and delivering creative and engaging media and communications campaigns. 
•    Contributing to department reports evidencing the impact of all communications activity.
•    Working with the Head of Communications to deliver an internal communication strategy for colleagues to increase engagement and understanding of the organisational vision and business priorities. 
•    Working closely with the marketing team to manage content for NCCG’s digital channels, including websites, social channels and SEO.
•    Drafting award entries to celebrate the success of our learners and colleagues and raise the profile of the Group. 
•    Use innovative multimedia channels to engage and enthuse key audiences and stakeholders across the Group.

What We Are Looking For:
•    Degree Level Qualification in a relevant field
•    Experience of dealing with the media. 
•    Experience of delivering impactful integrated communications campaigns. 
•    Experience of using analytics tools to measure the impact of communications activity.
•    Experience of creating engaging content across multiple channels for a wide and diverse audience.  
•    Experience of internal communications.  

What We Offer in Return:
•    Generous annual leave entitlement increasing to a maximum of 28 days (with service), plus Bank Holidays and closure days – totalling 41 days per year 
•    Access to a workplace pension scheme – with employer contributions of 5%  
•    Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits
•    A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
•    Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
•    Free on-site parking on all College sites 
 

Please visit our ‘working for us’ section of our website for a full list of our benefits https://careers.nelson.ac.uk/working-for-us/benefits/ 

Still Interested? 
How to Apply: 

If you're interested in this post then please click apply and complete an application form.  

Further questions: Please contact our friendly HR Team by emailing [email protected]

* Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website.

Please note: All our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children, should you wish to discuss this further please get in touch with the HR Team.