Communications and Marketing Assistant

• Location: Perth College UHI
• Hours: 35
• Salary: £22,737 - £24,613 per annum

Perth College UHI is one of Scotland’s leading Colleges of Further and Higher Education, and a large partner in Scotland’s newest University, the University of the Highlands and Islands.

This role will provide an exciting career opportunity for an individual who wishes to support a variety of key marketing and communications functions within a busy marketing department.  

You will provide digital media and general marketing and communications support, including event management, merchandise control, campaigns and advertising, press and public relations to the Marketing Team. 

It would be desirable to have graphic design knowledge and experience.

You should have a minimum of an HNC in a relevant subject area and relevant industry experience.

For more information or to submit your application for this post, click on ‘Apply’ and complete the on-screen form.

Closing date:   12 noon on Friday 1 March 2019 

 Interviews will be held on Monday 11 March 2019 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Purpose of Post

This role will provide digital media and general marketing and communications support, including event management, merchandise control, campaigns and advertising, press and public relations.

Key Activities

 Create, collate and edit copy for social media platforms.

 Play a key role in keeping the website up-to-date.

 Support the Marketing Team through planning, administering and organising marketing, merchandise control, publicity and other College events and participating in events as required.

 Provide photography service as required.

 Assist with marketing campaigns and advertising.

 Support copy collation of college news and dissemination to press and other communication channels.

 Create, collate and edit copy for external and internal publications.

 Develop positive working relationships with managers and staff to ensure they provide news stories and case studies.

 Keep abreast of developments in the communications and marketing field.

 Any other duties that may be required and in line with the grade of this post

Reporting Structure

The post holder reports to Marketing Team Leader

Terms and Conditions

This post is governed by support staff terms and conditions, which are subject to collective bargaining processes.

Equality and Diversity

The post holder is expected to be familiar with and to comply with the terms of the College’s Equal Opportunities Strategy and associated schemes.

Health and Safety

The post holder is expected to be familiar with and to comply with the terms of the College’s policies and procedures ensuring the health, safety and well-being of staff, students and visitors.

There are no identified specific health and safety risks or training needs associated with this post.

Disclosure Check

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure Scotland

Date job description reviewed: February 2019 

Reviewed by: Niamh Gilmartin

‎PERSON SPECIFICATION  

Perth College UHI expects that all staff recruited to the college will demonstrate the following personal attributes and values:

 High level of commitment to improving people’s lives through learning.

 Outstanding levels of professional competence.

 High levels of personal integrity and respect for others.

 Ability to work well as part of a team.

 Ability to show initiative.

 Positive and proactive in responding to the needs of the College, students and other staff.

 A strong commitment to promoting equality and excellence in all we do.