Job Description

Location:
City Centre Campus (Millennium Point)


Salary:
\xc2\xa324,208 to \xc2\xa326,312 per annum


Post Type:
Full Time


Release Date:
27 November 2023


Closing Date:
23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 17 December 2023


Reference:
112023-713
This vacancy is open to all 2023 graduates of Birmingham City University (Academic Year 2022/23) ONLY. You must be a Birmingham City University (BCU) graduate and have completed your studies between 1st August 2022 and 31st July 2023 to be eligible for this post. As you are applying for a role as part of the Grow Your Own Graduate Programme you will need to contact a member of the Careers+ team, to receive support with the application process to ensure the best chance of success. You will also receive communications around future Grow Your Own opportunities and support sessions. Alternatively, please email careers@bcu.ac.uk for more information and to arrange a consultation. As part of this programme, you will receive additional support in the form of tailored learning to support your transition from student to working professional. Following an expansion to BCU\xe2\x80\x99s Careers+ service we have an exciting opportunity for a BCU 2023 graduate with a particular focus on supporting the Careers+ team with planning and creating effective student/alumni and external communications material. The successful candidate will be a naturally talented writer who can translate a variety of important announcements for staff and students into engaging stories, promotional emails, and content that they want to read or watch. This will also involve creating videos, supporting events like Careers Fairs, and using a range of channels, both digital and physical to inform, engage, and enthuse both the BCU community and external stakeholders and employers The role will also involve supporting the Senior Communications and Events Officer to develop a social media plan across multiple platforms to increase student engagement with the Careers+ team\xe2\x80\x99s offer. This role will be suitable for a recent BCU graduate with the following skills and experience:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills \xe2\x80\x93 written and verbal \xe2\x80\x93 with proven ability to communicate complex information to a variety of audiences
• Demonstrable knowledge of content-led marketing
• Demonstrable ability to work effectively within a team
• Strong creative qualities, from developing new ideas for creative concepts to approving artwork and copy
• Excellent demonstrable copywriting and proofing skills with rigorous attention to detail
• Proven ability to plan and prioritise workload
• Demonstrable knowledge of managing social media channels
• Evidence of a diplomatic and confident approach to handling internal stakeholders through negotiation, conflict resolution, and presentation capabilities.
• Good IT skills with proficiency in MS Office, CMS, and CRM applications.

You will be joining a friendly and supportive team who are committed to supporting students and graduates to succeed and develop successful careers. The role will be based at City Centre campus but may include occasional travel to other university sites. In return we offer a generous pension and annual leave 32-day annual leave allowance, in addition to the 8 public and bank holiday days. We also operate a hybrid working model that allows staff to combine on-site and remote working where appropriate, dependent on work duties. We also provide access to excellent facilities on campus, including supportive family friendly policies. Birmingham City University has the drive and ambition to be a leading seat of teaching and research excellence. We are passionate about providing our learners with a transformational journey, enabled by an exceptional and supportive academic community. With around 26,900 students from 100 countries, Birmingham City University is a large and diverse learning community. We put students at the heart of everything we do, giving them the best opportunities for future success. The University has an enviable reputation for providing quality, student-focused education in a professional and friendly environment. Our superb courses, state-of-the-art facilities, first-rate academics, and focus on practical skills and professional relevance all support our graduates\xe2\x80\x99 future employability.



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