Total 13 PR / Media / Communications job vacancies in Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0AA

A role that keeps everyone smiling.

Get paid to put a smile of someone's face as a Receptionist and Event Coordinator at the CB2 0AA Cambridge Be the friendly face of our vibrant corporate site, creating a welcoming start to our colleagues and clients day. A role where you’ll love what you do. Join a team that values you for being you.

What you’ll do:

• Shape that all-important first impression, greeting and welcoming guests with warmth and professionalism

• Adapt to a fast-paced environment, demonstrating flexibility and prioritizing a varied workload proactively.

• Provide exceptional 5-star customer service, ensuring a consistent and high-quality experience across the Campus.

• Administer the booking process from request to execution, supporting customers and events, including meetings, conferences, and walking tours.
• Maintain site operations by managing meeting room technology, responding to customer queries, and supporting with reception and catering duties when necessary.

What you bring:

• Previous experience in a similar role is a plus, but excellent interpersonal and communication skills are the key

• A positive, energetic and proactive attitude with a passion for customer service

• Proficient in office software (e.g., Microsoft office, excel, power-point, outlook)

• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently, delivering exceptional customer service consistently.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• An Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family).
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Mercer Aspire Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today and start your journey with Sodexo!

For careers that mean business.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications

Package Description

Receptionist and Event Coordinator

• Monday - Friday
• Working hours 7:00-15:30, 8:30-17:00, 10:30-19:00
• 40 hours per week
• £13.19 per hour + Sodexo benefits

About The Company

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

About Us

Teaching Assistants and Communication Support Workers (CSW) are an essential part of the educational team working with children and young people who are deaf in Oxfordshire educational settings. TA/CSWs work in the Deaf and Hearing Support Resource Bases at New Marston Primary School and The Cherwell School (secondary), and with post-16 students who have a sensory impairment (deafness or vision impairment) in the Colleges of Further Education in Oxfordshire with a base at City of Oxford College.

*the terms deaf/deafness refer to all levels and types of hearing loss

About the Role

We are seeking Teaching Assistants or Communication Support Workers with a calm, encouraging and positive manner to work with deaf children and young people in the Deaf and Hearing Support Resource Bases at New Marston Primary School, Cherwell School in Oxford or City of Oxford College. No previous knowledge of working with deaf pupils is required.

The deaf pupils supported by the base have a range of communication modes and learning styles. Some speak and listen as their primary mode of communication, some use sign language together with speaking and listening, and some are British Sign Language users.

There are good public transport links and parking is also available.

The role is permanent and is term time only (39 weeks per year).

About you

You will have the ability to communicate sensitively and appropriately with children, young people, families, and colleagues. You work positively as part of a team but also feel confident to work independently and take initiative when needed.

You have a good level of basic education (e.g. Grade 4 or above in GCSE Maths and English or equivalent) or equivalent professional experience.

Working closely with specialist Teachers of Deaf Children and Young People (ToDs), mainstream staff and other professionals to improve outcomes, your aim will be to enable access to the curriculum and to facilitate full inclusion for the pupils you work with.

Ideally, you will have experience of working with children and young people with SEN or disability, but training will be given. We are particularly interested if you have a qualification in communicating with deaf people (preferably Level 2 CACDP or above, or a level of fluency in BSL at a comparable stage). If you have an interest in learning sign language, this role offers opportunities to develop these skills.

You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be resilient, creative, and adaptable.

No previous knowledge of working with deaf pupils is required but would be an advantage. A passion for working with children and young people to make a difference and improve their access to learning is essential.

Rewards and benefits

• The role is term time only (39 weeks per year) with 5.64 holiday weeks paid (i.e. 44.64 paid weeks per year)
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
• Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development

Does this sound like you? Would you like to know more?

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Becky Roberts, Area Team Manager, 07770 588817 or rebecca.roberts@oxfordshire.gov.uk

You are also most welcome visit any of the bases, meet our friendly and caring team, and the children we support, before you apply.

Our commitment to:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:
Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:
Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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If you encounter any technical issues with the application system, please contact us at: careers@oxfordshire.gov.uk

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There has never been a more exciting time to join UKAEA. We are growing rapidly as an organisation. This role could see you join the Communications team, which is integrated, hard-working, warm, and welcoming, and growing! The Communications team resides under the Business Development and Innovation division. The Creative Media Production Assistant supports the delivery of high-quality video and photographic content across the UKAEA, working closely with all departments to assist in the execution of the organisation's communication strategies. This entry-level role focuses on video editing and studio management, offering opportunities for skill development in videography and photography. Key Responsibilities: Video Editing: Edit video content to a high standard using the Adobe suite, ensuring alignment with project goals and internal brand guidelines. Technical Assistance: Assist in setting up and dismantling technical equipment for photo and video shoots both on-site and on location. Work alongside the in-house photographer and videographer, providing support during shoots. Studio and Equipment Maintenance: Keep the studio organised and ensure all equipment is in working order, ready to use, and properly stored after use. Project and File Management: Organise, name, and back-up creative project files systematically. Ensure that the filing system is efficient and reliable for team use. Developmental Opportunities: Gain experience by handling smaller projects from start to finish. This includes understanding briefs, engaging with stakeholders, creating storyboards, planning and executing shoots, and incorporating feedback during the editing process. Work Environment and Opportunities: The role offers a supportive environment ideal for growth and skill development. Opportunities to take ownership of projects and contribute creatively are available. Ideal for those passionate about a future in creative media production. Engage with exciting work related to fusion energy research. Good remuneration, a challenging and exciting work environment, and the chance to work with and learn from some of the best in fusion energy development. The Communications department is growing, and you can always count on support from committed colleagues. We offer attractive employment conditions and opportunities for personal and professional development. Location The role will be based at UKAEA, Oxford. UKAEA also offer the opportunity of a hybrid working environment. More information Sounds like this could be a match? Please send your CV and Portfolio demonstrating your experience and how you meet criteria for the role.

The successful candidate will have a college level education in Media production or similar. Be open to learn and grow in the role. Have a good understanding of Social Media channels and what content works best for each channel. Experience Required You will have proven experience working Basic skills in video editing software within the Adobe suite. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team. Eagerness to learn and develop skills in videography and photography. Capability to manage multiple tasks and projects efficiently.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

The Creative Media Specialists will be responsible for providing photography, videography and streaming services to all departments and facilities throughout UKAEA. Production covers, but is not limited to: developing, scripting, filming, editing and post-production.

Working with staff from all departments and facilities throughout the organisation and at all levels, the Creative Media Specialist will deliver high quality creative content to support the organisation's missions and goals.

Your tasks and responsibilities as a Creative Media Specialist:

• Create content for UKAEA using photography, videography and streaming services
• Point of reference for UKAEA as experts in creation of technical content
• Manage the studio space and suite of creative equipment, ensuring it is all in working order, catalogued and used effectively
• Support Communications by establishing, managing and maintaining relationships with external crews doing work for or in partnership with UKAEA
• Be responsible for checking content is in accordance with stringent GDPR, safety, security and wider UKAEA policies, advising staff on compliance
• Ensure a positive external image of UKAEA and branding consistency
• Contribute to development of processes for checking and compliance
• Support UKAEA with photography/videography/streaming at internal and external events both on and off site
• Manage the uploading and storage of creative content, including providing guidance to others on the use of the UKAEA Digital Assets Manager

Able to work to a brief autonomously and able to define briefs for self and others for content of moderate complexity (short films with defined focus)

Our offer

Good remuneration, a challenging and exciting work environment, and the chance to work with and learn from some of the best in fusion energy development. The Communications department is growing, and you can always count on support from committed colleagues. We offer attractive employment conditions and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Location

The role will be based at UKAEA, Oxford. UKAEA also offer the opportunity of a hybrid working environment.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Join our team!

Are you a passionate Hospitality Manager? If so, we'd love you to join our team!

This role sits within our Business & Industry division, catering for customers and those within the workplace. Taking care of catering and dining services, we're one of the industry's largest and most innovative contract caterers. With menus available to pre-order and with in-app payment, Elior B&I have matched the tastes and dietary requirements of our four million daily customers with 21st-century tech.

What you'll be doing...

Responsibilities:

• Responding appropriately to incoming enquiries via phone and email and chasing to a conclusion
• Conducting site show rounds
• Liaise with external suppliers, prepare quotes, contracts and event proposals for events of all types, including internal and external
• Produce event detailed planners (including catering, cost, invoicing details, itinerary, room set up, entertainment, AV etc.)
• Conducting menu tasting while planning the event with the client
• Actively identify marketing and promotion opportunities
• Develop events from proposal right up to delivery, including set, communicate and maintain project timelines and priorities
• High end Hospitality experience preferrable

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (07:30 to 15:30)

What can you bring?

In this role:

• Experience as an event manager
• Skilled in project management and event planner
• Knowledge of KPIs and marketing techniques for event management
• Outstanding communication and negotiation ability
• Customer service orientation
• BSc/BA in PR, marketing, hospitality management or related field is preferred

Our way of saying thank you...

At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.

FREE On-Site Lunches: Enjoy complimentary lunches, saving you time & money while ensuring you stay nourished & energised throughout the day.

Support Your Way of Life:

• Flexible Working: We offer full-time & part-time roles, with varying shift patterns across the business. Allowing colleagues the flexibility to balance their personal & professional commitments
• Relax & recharge with 28 days holiday, increasing to 31 days after two years service
• Family Leave: Prioritise family commitments with flexible leave options
• Paid Charity Leave: Make a positive impact with two additional paid days for charity work

Big Enough for Growth, Small Enough to Connect:

• Opportunities for career progression while developing a close-knit community

Supporting You Through Life's Ups & Downs:

• Access mental health support & comprehensive wellbeing benefits

Keeping Finances & Wellbeing in Mind:

• Life assurance, workplace pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & a cycle-to-work scheme

Why it's great to work for us...

Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK's leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:

• Workplaces & Office Space
• Sporting Venues & Stadiums
• Attraction & Heritage Sites
• Public Sector & Defence
• Health, Care & Hospitals
• Schools, Colleges & Universities

Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we're committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.

That's why 85% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!

Elior Celebrates Equality Our aim is to celebrate a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion, continuing to make Elior a great place to work!

Every colleague has a distinctive set of values, skills, and aspirations. To ensure that we attract, develop, and retain best people from the widest possible talent pool we're committed to providing an inclusive environment where our colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed.

Proposal Co-Ordinator/Writer - Grants

Would you like to join a world leading R&D organisation working to make Fusion energy a reality?

Do you have full knowledge and understanding of the development and submission of proposals and grant applications?

Do you have Excellent writing and editing skills.

Are you experienced and have understanding of bid procedures and project management principles?

UKAEA is leading the drive to put fusion energy on the grid, to give the world a new form of long-term, sustainable low-carbon electricity. At their sites at Culham, Oxfordshire and Rotherham, South Yorkshire, they have a rapidly growing workforce to fulfil their expanding programme of research, focused on delivering the UK's first fusion prototype power plant by 2040.

Overview

The Proposal Coordinator / Writer plays a crucial role in the development and submission of proposals and grant applications on behalf of UKAEA. Working under the Business Development team, this position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing content, ensuring compliance with procedures, and maintaining efficient bid processes. The ideal candidate possesses strong writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

Proposal and Grant Coordination / Writing:

Support the Business Development Managers and their technical Divisions to deliver high quality bid and grant applications within specified deadlines.

Collaborate with bid team members to gather essential inputs for proposal and grant applications.

Support technical authors with authoring of non-technical sections of proposal and grant applications.

Content Management:

Maintain a comprehensive boilerplate library, templates, bid folders, and BD register data in accordance with the organisation's procedure documents.

Regularly update and archive existing boilerplate content.

Procedure Management:

Ensure bids align with the bid and opportunity proposal procedure.

Respond to audit actions promptly and ensure closure.

Organise reviews and finalize submissions for both commercial proposals and grant applications.

Submission Ownership:

Take ownership of submissions to clients and specified portals for grant applications (as required).

Ensure timely completion of bids, proposals, quotations, and grant applications within specified timeframes and budgets.

Client Interaction:

Liaise with clients or funding bodies during the bid timeline.

Submit clarification questions on behalf of the team before bid submission.

Address client queries and provide feedback following award notifications.

Feedback and Lessons Learned:

Store feedback received for continuous improvement and lessons learned.

Maintain bid status records throughout the bid process in the BD register.

Reporting and Communication:

Regularly report progress on bid and grant applications to the wider BD team.

Work well under pressure and meet challenging deadlines.

Technical Support:

Assist technical authors in understanding the BD bid process.

Provide guidance on best practices for bid writing.

Qualifications

Education: A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism, Business, Engineering).

Experience: Prior experience in a similar role is preferred. Experience working on grant applications for the public sector - desirable.

Skills:

Excellent writing and editing skills.

Strong organisational abilities.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Understanding of bid procedures and project management principles.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Join our team!

Are you a passionate Hospitality Manager? If so, we'd love you to join our team!

This role sits within our Business & Industry division, catering for customers and those within the workplace. Taking care of catering and dining services, we're one of the industry's largest and most innovative contract caterers. With menus available to pre-order and with in-app payment, Elior B&I have matched the tastes and dietary requirements of our four million daily customers with 21st-century tech.

What you'll be doing...

Responsibilities:

• Responding appropriately to incoming enquiries via phone and email and chasing to a conclusion
• Conducting site show rounds
• Liaise with external suppliers, prepare quotes, contracts and event proposals for events of all types, including internal and external
• Produce event detailed planners (including catering, cost, invoicing details, itinerary, room set up, entertainment, AV etc.)
• Conducting menu tasting while planning the event with the client
• Actively identify marketing and promotion opportunities
• Develop events from proposal right up to delivery, including set, communicate and maintain project timelines and priorities
• High end Hospitality experience preferrable

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (07:30 to 15:30)

What can you bring?

In this role:

• Experience as an event manager
• Skilled in project management and event planner
• Knowledge of KPIs and marketing techniques for event management
• Outstanding communication and negotiation ability
• Customer service orientation
• BSc/BA in PR, marketing, hospitality management or related field is preferred

Our way of saying thank you...

At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.

FREE On-Site Lunches: Enjoy complimentary lunches, saving you time & money while ensuring you stay nourished & energised throughout the day.

Support Your Way of Life:

• Flexible Working: We offer full-time & part-time roles, with varying shift patterns across the business. Allowing colleagues the flexibility to balance their personal & professional commitments
• Relax & recharge with 28 days holiday, increasing to 31 days after two years service
• Family Leave: Prioritise family commitments with flexible leave options
• Paid Charity Leave: Make a positive impact with two additional paid days for charity work

Big Enough for Growth, Small Enough to Connect:

• Opportunities for career progression while developing a close-knit community

Supporting You Through Life's Ups & Downs:

• Access mental health support & comprehensive wellbeing benefits

Keeping Finances & Wellbeing in Mind:

• Life assurance, workplace pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & a cycle-to-work scheme

Why it's great to work for us...

Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK's leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:

• Workplaces & Office Space
• Sporting Venues & Stadiums
• Attraction & Heritage Sites
• Public Sector & Defence
• Health, Care & Hospitals
• Schools, Colleges & Universities

Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we're committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.

That's why 85% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!

Elior Celebrates Equality Our aim is to celebrate a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion, continuing to make Elior a great place to work!

Every colleague has a distinctive set of values, skills, and aspirations. To ensure that we attract, develop, and retain best people from the widest possible talent pool we're committed to providing an inclusive environment where our colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed.

Location: Oxford OX1 1XX (hybrid working option available)
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per year, dependent on experience (with a 6-month probationary period) plus quarterly bonuses
Contract: Full time, Permanent, 09:00-17:30, Monday to Friday

Due to continued growth and expansion, we are recruiting for an ambitious Customer Success Executive who wants to grow quickly in an entrepreneurial environment. GWI is expanding our Customer Success team in line with some exciting changes within the company, which will involve offering even more support to our subscribers than we do already to help transition them under our new company strategy.

Global Water Intelligence is an ambitious company with around 70 employees spread between Oxford, Austin (Texas) and Shanghai (China). We publish market leading magazines, databases, and reports on the international water industry. Additionally, we run a series of successful international events. 

The Customer Success Executive will be working on the publishing side of the business, focusing on supporting our highly successful Sales Team who sell databases (such as GWI WaterData & GWI DesalData), subscription publications (GWI Magazine) and industry specific network platforms (UltraPure Micro). The Customer Success team works closely with the Sales Team to help maintain our existing subscriber base by offering training and support to all our subscribers, answer customer queries regarding our data and services, report on usage analytics and identify patterns in the customer journey.

Benefits

• We are global: Our market is totally international, and we need to reflect that. We travel a lot and around 40% of our staff don’t come from the UK. 
• We work for each other: We do work hard, but not out of fear or greed. It is because we care for each other, and it lightens the load of everyone if we all pull together. 
• We balance the commercial with the idealistic: We are passionately committed to addressing the world’s water challenges, but we can only do what we do because we are a profitable business. 
• GWI employees are enrolled on a company pension plan and receive a holiday allowance of 25 days per year. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to attend relevant training courses and conferences to develop within the role. 

Requirements

The successful Customer Success Executive will have:

• Good verbal and written communications skills
• Professional attitude and excellent telephone communication skills
• Strong customer service and listening skills
• Good computer literacy skills
• Be enthusiastic and dependable
• Effective time management
• Analytical and presentation skills


Responsibilities

As a Customer Success Executive at GWI, your responsibilities will include:

• Training and supporting existing subscribers on our different products
• Understanding the platforms to a high level to answer queries about the data and analysis we provide
• Communicating customer feedback between different teams within GWI such as the content and marketing teams
• Analysing usage data to produce reports for both client and internal use
• Analysing user behaviour to map out the customer journey
• Being responsible for renewing subscriptions

The successful candidate will be able to hit the ground running and develop a rapid understanding of our product portfolio, related markets and the value proposition to different client segments.

Applicant instructions:
Please submit a CV and a covering letter to recruitment@globalwaterintel.com explaining in fewer than 200 words why you are applying for the job and what you think you can contribute to us that would make a real difference.

The closing date for applications 3 July 2024.

We encourage you to apply early, as we may close the vacancy if we receive sufficient applications.

We will not consider any CVs sent without covering letters, or applications with generic covering letters not tailored to the vacancy.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to offer feedback on any applications not carried through to the interview stage.

No agencies please.

Location: Skelmersdale
Position: Permanent - Bid Writer

An exciting opportunity for a Bid Writer to join a leading Contractor who are looking to double their turnover over the next year. The position offers a lot of career development alongside the opportunity to have a real impact on the development and growth of a bid department within a rapidly expanding company.

The company are leading specialists in the energy sector and are particularly busy within decarbonisation works.

Experience in the energy/construction sector is ideal but not essential as full training will be provided.

Working closely with the Senior Business Development Management team and Director, your duties will include:

• Managing the production of all company submissions including tender quality proposals, pre-qualification proposals, expression of interest proposals and customer information documents
• Support the procurement process by assisting as required with reality checks, interviews and presentations and provision of market intelligence
• Develop a bid strategy to achieve an excellent success rate for company bids by identifying winning themes
• Gather and develop information relating to specific tenders, projects of interest, long term opportunities and market procurement developments
• Identify and suggest actions relating to new procurement and delivery methods
• Set up/maintain best practice library of company submissions, competitor information, performance case studies, procurement/market developments/success/conversion rates
• Provide information as required to the Client's procurement knowledge centre
• Provide efficient feedback to the Business Development and Marketing Manager as required
• To develop a bid strategy to achieve an excellent success rate for company bids by identifying winning themes

The successful candidate will have at least 2 years experience in a similar role, ideally within Construction/Energy.

If you're interested in having a conversation regarding this position, please send your CV to Stephanie at Fawkes & Reece.

Would you like to join a world leading R&D organisation working to make Fusion energy a reality?

Do you have a degree qualification in creative media / digital media or equivalent experience?

Do you have good organisational and administrative skills with a keen eye for detail and excellent time management?

Creative Media Specialist

UKAEA is leading the drive to put fusion energy on the grid, to give the world a new form of long-term, sustainable low-carbon electricity. At their sites at Culham, Oxfordshire and Rotherham, South Yorkshire, they have a rapidly growing workforce to fulfil their expanding programme of research, focused on delivering the UK's first fusion prototype power plant by 2040.

The Creative Media Specialists will be responsible for providing photography, videography and streaming services to all departments and facilities throughout UKAEA. Production covers, but is not limited to: developing, scripting, filming, editing and post-production.

Working with staff from all departments and facilities throughout the organisation and at all levels, the Creative Media Specialist will deliver high quality creative content to support the organisation's missions and goals.

Their expertise will play a key role in communicating UKAEA's work effectively to both external and internal audiences to support the organisations missions and goals across the intranet, external websites, press releases, social media and marketing collateral.

Accountabilities

• Create content for UKAEA using photography, videography and streaming services
• Point of reference for UKAEA as experts in creation of technical content
• Manage the studio space and suite of creative equipment, ensuring it is all in working order, catalogued and used effectively
• Support Communications by establishing, managing and maintaining relationships with external crews doing work for or in partnership with UKAEA
• Be responsible for checking content is in accordance with stringent GDPR, safety, security and wider UKAEA policies, advising staff on compliance
• Ensure a positive external image of UKAEA and branding consistency
• Contribute to development of processes for checking and compliance
• Support UKAEA with photography/videography/streaming at internal and external events both on and off site
• Manage the uploading and storage of creative content, including providing guidance to others on the use of the UKAEA Digital Assets Manager

Able to work to a brief autonomously and able to define briefs for self and others for content of moderate complexity (short films with defined focus)

Budget Responsibilities

• Have an awareness of budget, forward planning where possible to keep UKAEA's creative assets current
• Research and arrange subscription services including financial negotiations

Qualifications/Experience

Essential:

• A degree qualification in creative media / digital media or equivalent experience
• Minimum two years recent hands-on experience of photography and/or videography and/or streaming
• Experience in the Adobe suite
• Good organisational and administrative skills with a keen eye for detail and excellent time management

Desirable:

• Experience in creating content with proven awareness for equality, diversity and inclusivity
• An understanding of the principles of data protection and how these impact media services
• Experience working collaboratively in a team and independently, managing own workload
• Experience in equipment management and upkeep

Other Duties:

• When essential, cover the workload from the other Creative Media Specialist(s)
• Provide experience in a consultancy capacity when creative advice is requested
• Creatively support other UKAEA run projects

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

EHC Plan Writer – Local Authority - Shropshire

3 month initial contract – Likely to be extended

Rate of pay: £250 per day (negotiable depending on experience)

Remote working can be considered.

What we need from you:

• Interpret and adhere to the principles and statutory processes described in the SEN Code of Practice.
• Ensure that statutory timescales are strictly adhered to.
• Liaise with parents of children with special education needs, SEND Casework Officers, health and social care professionals, Educational Psychologists, specialist teachers, head teachers and staff from schools and colleges. You must keep all parties up to date at all times.
• Draft well written, easy to read and jargon free EHC Plans.
• Interpret sensitive and complex information from professional assessment relating to individual children with special educational needs, health needs and social care needs.
• Ensure EHC Plans meet legal requirements and will satisfy external scrutiny.

Must Have:

• Experience within SEND is essential.
• You must have Local Authority (Council) experience to be considered for this role.

About SCG:

• Spencer Clarke Group are an award-winning recruitment agency who specialise in placing experienced SEND professionals into local authority services.
• With several years’ experience in the sector, we regularly recruit for EHC Plan Writers, SEND Officers, SEND Tribunal Officers & SEND Managers.
• Reach out to me today to discuss how we can help develop your career within Special educational needs.

Contact Adam @ Spencer Clarke Group – 01772 954200 / az@spencerclarkegroup.co.uk

Responsibilities section: The job holder will predominantly be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties: Undertake the writing of consultancy reports for dental practices in relation to the requirements of the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 and the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposures) Regulations 2017 Assessing the level of regulatory compliance by reviewing documentation and technical X-ray equipment reports held in the dental practices radiation protection file The job holder will occasionally be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties: visit dental practices, veterinary practices, airports, and other commercial clients to carry out technical assessments of X-ray equipment. laboratory work and scientific functions. These will involve measurement of radiation fields, radiochemistry, laboratory work, and engineering as appropriate. the assessment of measurements and the mathematical calculation of doses to medical and dental patients. the writing of technical reports incorporating the results of any measurements, recommendations for safe working etc. the scientific analysis of gamma spectrometry measurements, metrology data, and the output of other specialised scientific equipment. The reporting of results, either to other OSD staff or to external clients. routine maintenance checks on specialised laboratory facilities, and confirmation of the satisfactory operation of safety and warning systems. Training and supervision of more junior staff. Providing emergency response support in accordance with the RCE emergency plan The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Essential Criteria: It is important through your application and Statement of Suitability of 750 to 1000 words that you give evidence and examples of proven experience of each of the essential criteria (for full details of all essential criteria please refer to the attached job description): Essential Science degree or its equivalent in a relevant science discipline, or relevant experience in the scientific support of radiation protection services or projects Knowledge of Microsoft office packages, especially Work, Access Excel, and PowerPoint Ability to assess complex situations and interpret detailed documents that may include legislation Ability to communicate effectively, formally, informally, orally and in writing to clients, UKHSA staff and representatives from other organisations Ability to observe and question to gather information and sift it to disregard the irrelevant and identify key issues Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines and to prioritise the workload Desirable Postgraduate or on-the-job experience Membership of professional body, eg Society for Radiological Protection Good knowledge of radiation protection principles Selection process details STAGE 1 - APPLICATION & SIFT: You will be required to complete an application form. This will be assessed in line with the full list of essential criteria as detailed in the attached job description please do provide evidence of how you meet this. If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an interview. STAGE 2 INTERVIEW This competition will involve an interview by video. As part of the process, candidates will be invited to interview which will involve an in-depth discussion of your previous experience and professional competence in relation to the criteria set out in the Person Specification. Your Statement of Suitability should outline your skills, experience, and achievements, providing evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria (outlined in the person specification section). You will also be asked to provide information within the Employer/ Activity history section of the application form. This is equivalent to the information you would provide on a CV, setting out your career history. As a part of the interview process, there will be a written test which will last 30 minutes. The competency based framework will be used to assess and recruit the most suitable candidate. The following behaviours will be used at the interview: Experience Knowledge Technical Skills For further information on the selection process, please refer to the attached Candidate Pack. Expected Timeline: Advert close: 23:55hrs on 10th January 2024 unfortunately, late applications will not be considered. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Shortlist: 17th January 2024 Interviews: w/c 29th January 2024 Please note these dates could be subject to change. Eligibility Criteria Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants) Nationality requirements Appointments to roles within UKHSA will be made in accordance with the Civil Service nationality rules. These can be found athttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rulesThis job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK Nationals of the Republic of Ireland Nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of theEuropean Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) Relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service Relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service Certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment. Security clearance level requirement Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Basic Personnel Security Standard. People working with government assets must complete Basic Personnel Security Standard checks. For posts on UKHSA Civil Service terms and conditions, new entrants to the Civil Service are expected to start on the minimum of the pay band. For existing Civil Servants and roles advertised across government, the rules of transfer apply, i.e., level transfers move on current salary or the pay range minimum, transfers on promotion move to new pay range minimum or receive a 10% increase. Either case is determined by whichever is the highest. Please Note This role is to be appointed under Civil Service Terms & Conditions. Full details on the T&Cs are found https://www.ukhsa.reed.com/ Are you already a civil servant, or employed by a Civil Service Commission accredited public body? Please state home department on your application form. Do you meet the nationality requirements for this post? https://www.ukhsa.reed.com/ Complaint process: The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact UKHSA Public Accountability Unit via email:Complaints1@ukhsa.gov.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website.

House of Commons

The House of Commons a unique and exciting place to work right at the heart of the UK's thriving democratic system. 

Behind the scenes, the House of Commons Service is made up of more than 3,000 employees who support and facilitate the smooth day to day running of the House. They provide professional services to Members of Parliament, their staff, and the wider parliamentary community.

Staff Benefits

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• 30 days' annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year).
• Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%.
• Access to training and development.
• Flexible working.
• Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan.

Introduction

The Media Relations team is part of the Communications Office and based in the Office of the Executive. The Media Relations Team provides tailored media support to the House of Commons, including a number of bicameral offices. The team manages the Commons Press Office, a 24/7 service for media enquiries related to Chamber business and procedure, as well as corporate issues related to the House of Commons.

The Role

The post-holder will work alongside other Senior Media Relations Officers within a busy team at the frontline for the House of Commons' contact with the media.

It will be your job to engage journalists on the work of the House of Commons through reactive reputational media work and proactive external communications. As well as answering incoming media enquiries, you will ensure enquiry logging systems are up to date, prepare briefing materials and responses on behalf of the organisation, and be part of a team that produces daily internal news briefings and weekly business bulletins for journalists.

This role requires versatility and creativity and needs a committed self-starter. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate a considerable working knowledge of media relations and UK politics, with strong writing experience, excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to produce engaging and accessible information on complex subjects, often to deadline.

Some of the responsibilities for this role include:

• Respond to and log media enquiries on a range of issues relating to the business and procedure of the House of Commons, the House Service and Domestic Select Committees, providing answers or seeking advice/referring on enquiries as appropriate, often working under pressure to fulfil short deadlines.
• Effectively respond to breaking stories: providing a timely, accurate and professional service to journalists - as well as to internal stakeholders across the House Administration.
• Oversee the monitoring of print, broadcast and online media for relevant coverage, and assist preparation of or produce daily internal briefings.

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Excellent written and oral communications skills, with the ability to grasp complex issues quickly and communicate them accurately and effectively to different audiences.
• Good awareness of the media landscape, experience of news handling and/or responding to media enquiries, providing an outstanding service.
• Experience of creating and placing news stories across a range of media channels, with an awareness of audience diversity and an ability to tailor messages and channels to attract the interest of people from a broad range of backgrounds.
• Ability to remain focused under pressure, organise priorities and tackle complex tasks and issues, with determination in a busy environment.
• Working knowledge of Parliament and Government, including parliamentary procedure, with experience of exercising political awareness and providing impartial information.

Next Steps and Additional Information

• CV & Supporting Statement - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter with a 500 word limit.

More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description.

Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.

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