Key Purpose:
We require a self-reliant, creative and determined individual to work with the Learning Partnership (LP) to provide marketing and administrative support for the Little Letters and Sounds Revised programme.

Context
Little Letters and Sounds Revised is part of the Learning Partnership (LP). The Partnership also comprises of our Teaching School Hub, The Maths Hub and The English Hub. Together with another Trust in Birmingham, the Partnership launched Little Letters and Sounds Revised in September 2021.

Little Letters and Sounds Revised is a complete systematic synthetic phonics Programme developed by schools, for schools. Within a year of its launch the scheme is already being used in over 4000 schools. The scheme provides a complete teaching programme for Primary Schools and partners with HarperCollins who produce the course resources. As a Marketing and Administrative Assistant, you will be supported by a team of experts in the field and will respond to queries from our members. You will also be involved in facilitating training webinars and conferences and will help to produce training films and other resources to consistently improve our service to schools. You will also use your analytical skills to produce research material and impact studies.

The LP is managed from within the Learning Trust (LT) which has three Primary Schools and one Secondary School in London. The Partnership reports financially through the LT.

1. Responsibilities: -

• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the Little Letters and Sounds Revised programme and resources. Complete the initial online training, keep up to date with new developments and features on the website.
• Assist in providing creative and innovative marketing
• Support with hosting webinars and briefings, open events and turning interest into sales.
• Contribute towards our events, manging bookings and maintaining records of attendance
• Ensure that events and training are publicised on our website
• Assist with creating innovative campaigns to deliver awareness and engagement and to encourage revenue growth
• Proofread all marketing materials, sharing with relevant external stakeholders where appropriate and retaining copies for future use
• As directed by our leaders; organise, attend and contribute to our events, helping to prepare and issue agendas and associated documents, taking minutes if needed
• Maintain and develop strong communication with new and existing stakeholders including UK and overseas schools and teacher training providers
• Respond to all queries from member schools, whether by phone, email or via the chatbot on our website
• Work on material for our website, including films and photography, either providing new images yourself or sourcing them from suppliers such as Shutterstock
• Work closely with the LP finance team in order to ensure that all schools are charged the correct membership rates and that queries are resolved swiftly
• Work on our new Champion Schools initiative, ensuring that best practice is rolled out across the country
• Provide material for the Weekly newsletter, which is sent out to our members. - Initiate research into potential new suppliers and partners
• Conduct research and impact studies with our member schools, presenting your findings in a clear and engaging way
• Help out with other Learning Partnership work and events as and when needed
• Contribute to the onboarding process for new members

2. General Responsibilities: -

• To respect the sensitive nature of some of LP’s activities and maintain confidentiality.
• To set own targets and prioritise work effectively
• To take responsibility for own continuous professional development.
• To maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance and conduct, acting as a positive representative for our Learning Trust and Learning Partnership.
• To ensure compliance with Data Protection and GDPR legislation
• To be fully aware of and understand the duties and responsibilities arising from the Children Act 2004 and Working Together in relation to child protection and safeguarding children and young people, as this applies to this role within the organisation.
• To ensure that line managers or senior management are made aware of and kept fully informed of any concerns in relation to safeguarding and/or child protection;
• To comply with health and safety policies at all times, ensuring issues are raised or reported as required;
• To be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all;
• To ensure that LT finance and HR policies are followed at all times,
• If requested by the C.F.O. to undertake work of a similar nature elsewhere within the LT trust on a short-term basis, if appropriate.