Job Description

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Location: Bristol


Hours: 35 hours per week, with some flexibility required. Occasional weekend and evening work will be required


Salary: between 23,000 - 28,000 per annum depending on experience


Hybrid work possible by arrangements


33 days annual leave including bank holidays


Circomedia is a world-renowned centre for contemporary circus and physical theatre based in the UK's circus city of Bristol. Our academy offers a unique and comprehensive range of courses that provide a unique and enriching educational experience at BTEC, foundation, bachelors and diploma level.



We are seeking a dedicated and creative Student Recruitment Officer to drive awareness and engagement with our training programmes focussing on: BTEC, Foundation Degree, BA and Diploma and short courses in Contemporary Circus and Physical Theatre. Working closely with the Head of Marketing, you will play a key role in planning and delivering year-round student recruitment campaigns. You will be responsible for maintaining and updating our academic content across key platforms, from the Circomedia website to print materials and social media. You will arrange talks or demonstrations in schools and industry events and attend with students and/or teaching staff to represent Circomedia. You'll liaise with the students and teaching team to find and share the wonderful stories and images about students and the industry connections that make our training so special. This role is ideal for a marketing professional with an interest or some experience in student recruitment or higher education. Your interest in arts education, performance and the power of creative communications will drive your work, from strategic planning and relationship building to copywriting and content creation, ensuring our unique training offer reaches and inspires prospective students. We look forward to you joining our small, passionate team where you can make a real positive difference and help to secure the vibrant future of circus and performing arts education in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

To plan, create and deliver year-round student recruitment campaigns for Circomedia's BTEC, FdA, BA and Diploma courses with the support of the Head of Marketing and academic admissions team To build a clear picture of who our prospective students are and how to reach them To work with the Head of Marketing to develop a strong and consistent brand throughout recruitment communications To collect data, testimony and case studies from alumni or current students for use in the campaigns To write engaging copy promoting our academic programmes, adapting it for a variety of platforms including our website, social media platforms, emails and print material. To create and edit basic digital designs and content for use across platforms To maintain, update and upload new content to academy-related pages on our website. To work with the Head of Marketing in the creation, proof reading and distribution of Academy related print resources (prospectus, flyers, banners etc.) To book and attend student recruitment and careers fairs and events, and other relevant industry events to promote our Academy to prospective students. To develop strong working relationships with our accrediting partners ensuring that our assets comply with their branding requirements. To be an active and generous member of the marketing team, contributing at times to other campaigns and tasks

Additional Responsibilities

To attend and contribute to staff meetings and events To advocate for Circomedia, communicating enthusiastically and confidently about its impact To undertake training to build knowledge and skills relevant to this role To work in line with the company's mission, vision and values. To consider accessibility and sustainability in our marketing decisions. To have an understanding and awareness of GDPR principles and to work within these parameters. All staff are required to work within Circomedia's equal opportunity policy. All staff are required to ensure that Circomedia Health and Safety policies and procedures are adhered to.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

Essential

Experience in public facing and/or sales roles Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with keen attention to detail and the ability to tailor messaging to a range of target audiences A practical understanding of how to effectively use a range of marketing and communication techniques and tools to raise our profile and engage with target audiences Some experience using digital communication tools including content management systems (websites), social media platforms or email marketing platforms The ability to create and contribute to relevant networks, build positive working relationships and collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders A keen eye for brand and design with the ability to create visual content for social media etc Experience of working in a team as well as using own initiative The ability to prioritise work and deliver to deadlines across multiple projects IT literate with sound knowledge of office software, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook and Microsoft Teams Commitment to ongoing professional development A willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends

Desirable

Experience of working within a further education or higher education setting Photography / videography and content editing experience would be a bonus An interest in circus and the wider performing arts


Circomedia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS Check, organised by Circomedia, before being contracted.