About the role: Communications Officer

Activate Learning is looking for an energetic Communications Specialist to join our communications team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating and delivering high-quality digital and written communications tailored to diverse audiences. You'll ensure that these communications are effectively distributed through both internal and external channels, while also assisting with award submissions and campaign planning.

Key responsibilities include:

• Proofreading and editing content
• Managing website and social media updates
• Collaborating with faculty to showcase student achievements

As a Communications Officer, you will play a key role in enhancing the visibility of Activate Learning and our colleges. Your main duties will involve crafting engaging communications, overseeing digital content, and maintaining consistent messaging across various platforms. You will work closely with internal teams and external partners to support key campaigns, award applications, and events.

12 month FTC, Maternity cover - Full time, City of Oxford College.

What do you need to be a successful Communications Officer at Activate Learning?

The ideal candidate for the Communications Officer role should hold a degree in communications, media, or a related creative field, or possess equivalent relevant experience. They must demonstrate proven expertise in media management and audience engagement across various platforms, including social media, photography, and video. Strong skills in proofreading, editing, and writing are crucial, as is proficiency in media editing software such as Photoshop and Premiere Pro, along with Microsoft Office 365.

You should have a solid understanding of GDPR and copyright regulations, exhibit excellent time management and interpersonal abilities, and excel in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. A creative mindset and a passion for utilising technology to enhance communications are highly valued.

Key personal attributes for the role include:

• Ability to perform well under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• A creative flair with a passion for leveraging technology to enhance communications.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey information.
• Strong ability to influence and collaborate across all levels.

Who we are:

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Why work with the Activate Learning Group?

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.
• Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for Activate Learning staff.
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
• Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.
• Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
• On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.
• Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity, closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage please contact the talent team directly.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter into an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.