Digital and Communications Coordinator

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Digital and Communications Coordinator to join our National Partnerships Team. This is a new role which will be pivotal in managing and enhancing the digital presence of the National Institute of Teaching, making it easier for teachers and leaders to engage with our research, programmes and to understand what we do.

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Apply By:: 28 June 2024
Location:: This successful candidate must be in commutable distance to one of our offices in Redcar, Doncaster, Blackburn, Birmingham or London
Salary:: £29,269 - £31,364 per annum

About Us

The National Institute of Teaching boosts the quality of teaching and school leadership by carrying out research, applying the insights to its professional development programmes, and sharing findings with the sector.

Our programmes are designed by teachers and leaders who understand the joys and pressures of school life. We work in collaboration with schools across the country, ensuring that our findings benefit all schools, teachers and leaders. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Digital and Communications Coordinator to join our national partnerships team. The Partnership team are responsible for the marketing, communication and recruitment of all our programmes nationally.

This is a pivotal role in managing and enhancing the digital presence of the National Institute of Teaching. This role will be responsible for maintaining the content management system (CMS) on our website, optimising search engine visibility through SEO best practices, and engaging with our audience through scheduling and managing social media content across various platforms. Additionally, this role will analyse and report on web and social media analytics to inform strategy and improve online engagement.

Closing date is 5pm 28 June 2024, with interviews taking place w/c 08 July 2024.

This role offers:

Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme
27 - 33 days annual leave per year, dependant on service. Plus 8 days bank holiday
Hybrid Working

Corporate Responsibilities

To ensure that the responsibilities of the role are carried out in a way which reflects the mission and the values of the NIoT.
To be aware of and observe all policies, procedures, working practices and regulations, and in particular to comply with policies relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, Confidentiality, Data Protection and Financial Regulations, reporting any concerns to an appropriate person.
To comply with all reasonable management requests.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and update the CMS for the National Institute of Teaching’s website, ensuring content is current, relevant, and user-friendly.
Implement SEO strategies to increase the website’s visibility and ranking on search engines.
Schedule and publish content across social media platforms, aligning with the institute’s content calendar and strategic goals.
Oversee the management of social media accounts, engaging with the audience and fostering a positive community.
Monitor and report on website and social media analytics, providing insights and recommendations for enhancing digital engagement.
Support the production of email newsletters via Microsoft Dynamics
Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team to support the overall strategy and initiatives.

Essential Criteria

A commitment to the aims of the National Institute of Teaching
An interest in the education sector and a belief in the value of teachers and school leaders
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
Proficient in the use of MS Office software packages, such as Word, Excel and Outlook, as well as search engines and online databases.
Proven experience in digital communications or a related field.
Strong understanding of CMS, SEO, and social media management tools.
Analytical mindset with experience in reporting on digital analytics.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Desirable Criteria

Previous experience of working in a remote and geographically distributed team.
Event management experience.
Experience of using Adobe software and Microsoft Dynamics.

Diversity and Inclusion

The National Institute of Teaching is committed to creating a diverse environment and ensuring that all qualified applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices and are open to job shares, secondments, part-time, and flexible working schedules.

We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.

Notes

This is an overview of the role.
The responsibilities will include but will not be limited to those listed above and it is anticipated that the role will evolve over time and as such the duties may change.
This does not form part of the contract of employment.
This post requires a satisfactory references, a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health Check is required as a condition of employment.
We are currently unable to sponsor visas.

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