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Grow to School CIC
Hybrid remote and office based in Huddersfield when required
Posted: 7 May 2024
Deadline: 19 May 2024
Compensation: Salary £25,155 pro rata
Living Wage employer
Paid Part-time Flexible hours Fixed term / contract
Job description
Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Location: Huddersfield – hybrid working
Salary: £25,155 pro rata
Hours: Part time, initially 18.75 hours per week (potential to increase)
Contract: 1 year fixed term contract (with real potential to extend), PAYE or freelance.
Grow to School CIC is seeking a talented and creative Marketing Communications Coordinator to join our team. As a Marketing Communications Coordinator, you will be responsible for increasing our profile and building on our excellent reputation with customers, stakeholders, partners. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, both written and oral, have a strong attention to detail, and a passion for marketing. You should be highly organised and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
If you believe that you have the passion, commitment, and skills to take this opportunity forward then we would like to hear from you.
About Grow to School CIC
Founded in 2011, Grow to School (GtS) CIC, exists to give children and communities greater access to the outdoors for learning, exploration, and discovery.
Based in Huddersfield, we operate in the education sector providing products and services that create sustainable pathways to increasing access to the outdoors, enhancing educational experiences and outcomes for children. To achieve this, we:
Why we do what we do:
We believe it is essential to provide children with opportunities to learn in different ways, to help them understand the world around them, to put their learning in a meaningful context and to learn about and engage with the natural environment. We use outdoor learning, food growing and environment education as a platform for learning and engagement, not just because of the contribution it can make to children’s attainment, wellbeing, knowledge and practical life skills, but also for its moral basis, particularly when issues around food poverty, insecurity and climate change are impacting on young lives.
To find out more about what we do take a look at our Grow to School website. This will also link you to our Teach it Outside lesson plan site.
Job description & person specification:
Job overview: Grow to School is an innovative social enterprise seeking an outstanding Marketing and communications coordinator. You will work closely with the Grow to School team as well as external suppliers, partners and stakeholders.
This role requires a candidate who can effectively communicate our mission and values through written materials. You will also be responsible for tracking and analysing the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and making recommendations for improvements. Join us in making a difference by applying your expertise to enhance our brand presence and engage with our stakeholders effectively.
Person Specification:
The Person Specification lists the requirements of the post, in terms of experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. These are the criteria used in deciding who will be called for interview. It is therefore vital that you consider the requirements listed in the Person Specification when writing your supporting statement and that you demonstrate how your skills and experience meet these requirements.
Job title Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Reports to - Ama Chaney – Managing director
Location - Huddersfield – hybrid working from home and the office.
Overall purpose of the role
To plan, develop and deliver marketing content and communications across multiple channels.
The role will contribute to the development of Grow to School CIC. You will be responsible for ensuring we articulate our offers in a timely and effective manner
Key responsibilities
To create compelling and engaging content that resonates with our audience across a variety of platforms and have experience of coordinating marketing initiatives and events.
To work as part of the GtS team to develop the potential of the organisation.
Other responsibilities
Knowledge & experience
Essential:
Desirable:
Personal qualities:
Skills:
We offer flexible working hours where this suits the needs of the organisation and where practical. We will support employees working from home and in the office to encourage a good work life balance.
Application information
How to apply: please email ama@growtoschool.co.uk sending your current CV and a supporting statement:
Please include the names and contact details of two people, at least one of whom should be a recent employer or contract holder, who are able to provide references relating to your work and on your suitability for this post.
Please use the email title Marketing and Communications coordinator
Closing date for applications is Midnight 19th May 2024
Interviews will be held in person in Huddersfield on 23rd May 2024
Please mention Roots to Work when applying for these jobs
About Grow to School CIC
Grow to School CIC exists to give children greater access to the outside for learning, exploration, and discovery. We work with schools and communities across Yorkshire to: Deliver outdoor learning programmes as a means of enhancing the curriculum. Deliver teacher training and provide resources that help schools take learning outside. Support schools and communities to grow, cook and eat fresh healthy food and engage with the natural environment.
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