Total 6 PR / Media / Communications job vacancies in Leicester, LE3 9EJ

Thank you for your interest in this post at WQE.
We believe that this is a particularly exciting time to be joining us, offering a real opportunity to make a difference in this thriving and vibrant Sixth Form College. We strive for excellence in all aspects of our work with students; their academic and wider achievements, their learning experiences, the support they receive in their academic progress, their learning environment and their wider experience of College life. The College operates across two closely located campuses, next to the University of Leicester on University Road and a smaller campus at Regent Road.
We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, self-motivated and enthusiastic addition to our Welfare and Skills team who will support the team to develop and co-ordinate support for students with communication. This role plays a key part in supporting successful student transition, progress and welfare.
The successful candidate will need to hold a minimum of 2 A Levels, along with English and Maths qualifications. Previous experience of working with young people and strong communication skills are essential along with educational experience being desirable.
For our part we shall make every effort to support our new colleagues in making the best of the professional opportunities offered by this post.
This is a 1 year fixed term, full-time during term-time post commencing 19th August 2024, with a competitive salary on the SFCA support pay spine.
The salary banding for this post will be 7 – 10 which ranges from £23,585 to £25,276 per annum (pro rata). The actual starting salary is £20,471
We offer an exceptional package of benefits to our staff, which for this post includes:-
• Annual incremental pay increases, linked to performance, within the pay scale range
• A defined benefit pension scheme
• Staff well-being programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual flu vaccination
• Continual Professional Development
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• On-site parking
We have an active and enthusiastic staff wellbeing group who meet regularly and are committed to adding value to life at work wherever possible, as well as ensuring a strong sense of community, wider opportunities and mutual support exist in our workplace.
APPLICATIONS
Please do not submit a separate CV. Only information on the application form will be used in the selection process. Application forms can be downloaded from our website by clicking Apply NowCompleted applications must be returned by 10pm on Wednesday 26th June 2024
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 3rd July 2024. Full details will be emailed out to candidates.
Please return all completed applications via e-mail only.Finally, I would like to thank you again for the time taken to consider joining our team here at WQE and in making an application if you decide this is the right step for you.
Paul Wilson Principal

Badgerbrook Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and conscientious Communication Support Worker to provide support throughout the school day to an individual deaf student who communicates through British Sign Language/or both through BSL and spoken language. The opportunity is to join Badgerbrook School on a temporary basis until 25th August 2025. The successful candidate will also be required to do lunchtime cover for half an hour per day during term time.
The hours are 30 per week - 8.45am – 3.15pm (with a 30-minute lunch break), each weekday in term time, plus the equivalent of one week for staff training (INSET days). This is a temporary position until August 2025.
We are looking for a Communication Support Worker who has BSL Level 3 or equivalent. The right candidate will have the experience and enthusiasm to work 1:1 with the student promoting BSL skills and speaking and listening skills.

Media Studies Teacher

Start date: ASAP

End date: 24th May with possibility of being extended

Subject: Media Studies plus a couple of GCSE Fast Track English, A level Media, L2 and L3 BTEC Diploma Creative Media Skills classes.

Timetable: Full Time

We are working in partnership with an Ofsted 'Good' Sixth Form College in Leicester who are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Media Studies Teacher to start as soon as possible. This is a full-time position until 24th May initially with the possibility to extend. To be successful, you will be a Media Studies Teacher with recent experience teaching GCSE and A Level. Experience of teaching GCSE Fast Track English, A level Media, L2 and L3 BTEC Diploma Creative Media Skills classes is desirable but not essential.

Job Description

• Delivering engaging and creative Media Studies lessons to students in Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Teaching a couple of GCSE Fast Track English, A level Media, L2 and L3 BTEC Diploma Creative Media Skills classes
• Planning and preparing schemes of work, lesson plans, and assessments.
• Monitoring student progress and providing feedback.
• Contributing to the development of the department's curriculum.
• Participating in extracurricular activities such as sports clubs and school trips.

Person Specification

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in Media or related field
• Recent experience teaching Media Studies at secondary school level.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers and staff members
• Experience of teaching GCSE Fast Track English, A level Media, L2 and L3 BTEC Diploma Creative Media Skills is desirable but not essential

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
We look forward to hearing from you!

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Leicester, Hybrid working available.
Permanent, Full time
Between £28,000
- £32,000 per annum

Here at Serco, we are looking for a Senior PR & Communications Assistant to promote the work of Serco Leisure and the centres we manage.

As Senior PR & Communications Assistant, you will be supporting our Communications Manager on external communications projects, managing corporate social media on behalf of Serco Leisure including issuing updates on LinkedIn and X, and auditing use of these channels to ensure there is a strategic approach to how we communicate with these distinct audiences.


Your main responsibilities:

- Issuing press releases and follow up communications to maximise media coverage for Serco Leisure and our centres.
- Auditing the success of our PR activities, producing a monthly report to be shared with the Marketing Director.
- Developing our presence on LinkedIn and X by engaging with influencers and organisations relevant to our industry.
- Build relationships with regional/local media, local influencers, and digital community groups.
- Work effectively with the core marketing team to ensure content sharing is maximised across multiple external channels.
- Working with our Regional Social Media Executives to source imagery to accompany press releases and corporate social media updates.



What you’ll need to do the role:

- Ideally you will already be working as a Senior PR & Communications Assistant or similar with experience using external social media channels including LinkedIn and X.
- Proven experience with copyediting and proofreading, with a keen eye for detail.
- Experience in leisure/hospitality/retail/events is desirable but not essential.
- Be customer centric, able to discern emerging and driving themes that support customer acquisition.
- Committed to teamwork and collaboration, the ability to work well with colleagues at all levels.
- Ability to drive and access to your own vehicle is essential.



What we offer

- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Plans, Annual Leave Purchase Scheme and more.
- Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure and Hospitality discounts
- Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities.
- Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays


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East Midlands Chamber is a well-respected and award winning organisation that aims to enhance businesses and communities in Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire through creating sustainable growth, new opportunities and greater prosperity. With more than 4,000 members, we have established a reputation as the leading independent business representation organisation in the East Midlands and voice of the region's economy.

Job title: Media & Communications Manager
Salary: £33,000 to £35,000 per annum
Based at: Chesterfield, Derby, Leicester or Nottingham with agile working (must visit the Chesterfield office at least once per week). Additional travel may be required
Contract: Permanent, full time (35 hours per week)

1. WHY THE POST EXISTS

Are you an experienced journalist with knowledge of business and current affairs, policy and politics? Do you have a successful background within a busy PR and marketing role? Have you managed magazine design, production and distribution? Can you demonstrate your knowledge of how the media works at local, regional and national level?

As the Chamber’s Media & Communications Manager the postholder will apply creativity and effective communication daily to positively raise the company profile.

This role will protect, build and enhance the Chamber brand while actively supporting the vision to ‘enhance East Midlands businesses and communities’. A key workstream will be the production of Chamber publications – predominantly the influential and well-respected Business Network magazine.

2. THE KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

- Developing, planning and delivering an integrated multi-channel PR and media strategy that positions the Chamber as the leading voice of business in the East Midlands and assists the Chamber in achieving its agreed three-year business plan objectives.
- Devising innovative strategies and media campaigns to support all Chamber departments and subsidiaries in order to encourage take-up of Chamber events, products and services.
- Developing news releases, authoritative comment and features and securing coverage for them in the local, regional, national and specialist trade media.

3. APPLICANTS WILL POSSESS

- An understanding of business, current affairs, policy and politics.
- Knowledge of how the media works at a local, regional and national level.
- Experience in producing copy for a wide range of publications.
- The ability to work to and achieve deadlines.
- Able to professionally deal with media enquiries and cultivate strong last relationships.
- Excellent writing skills including the ability to write for all manner of audiences and situations.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- A keen eye for a story and PR opportunities.
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office and cloud-based applications.

4. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN RETURN

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays each year (pro rata for part time).
- 8% non-contributory pension scheme.
- Wellbeing support including access to Westfield Health plan, Mental Health First Aiders, self help toolkits, discounts and more.
- Your Birthday off plus an extra day of leave after 5 and 10 years' service.
- Life assurance (death in service support scheme) for your beneficiaries.
- Dress for the day policy and agile working practices (role dependent).
- 2 CSR days to take per year (volunteering activity).
- Access to tax-free childcare and Bike2Work schemes.
- Special leave for bereavement, compassionate leave & dependent related time off.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Flexibility to take unpaid leave, paid study leave & special leave for territorial army.
- Recognition and engagement schemes including our Our Stars.
- Tax free 45p per business mile for cars (up to 10,000 miles per year).

5. HOW TO APPLY

If you have an enthusiastic approach to your work and feel you could make a significant contribution to our organisation, we would like to hear from you.

Please visit East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire) job vacancies website. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications from this platform for compliance purposes.

The closing date for applications is 12noon on 15 January 2024.

6. COMPANY STATEMENT

East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire) is an equal opportunities employer and Disability Confident Leader. All suitably qualified individuals are encouraged to apply for vacancies, and they will be considered solely based on merit regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

The business is dedicated to retaining talent and therefore it may decide to prioritise and support internal applicants during recruitment exercises. Applicants are required to disclose any unspent convictions or cautions and company director disqualifications in their covering letter. Any reasonable adjustments needed to support applicants should be submitted to recruitment@emc-dnl.co.uk

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