Description

PR and Content Manager

Full time, permanent

Split place of work between Horizons (Reading, Berkshire) and Home

Salary range £29,500 to £32,500 FTE pa plus benefits

**We need a skilled PR and Content Manager to contribute to the development and enhancement of the UCEM brand **

University College of Estate Management (UCEM) is a long-standing and leading provider of supported online education. We exist to provide accessible, relevant and cost-effective education which enhances careers, increases professionalism and leads to a better Built Environment; we are also very passionate about sustainability. Operating from the UK and Hong Kong we have a global reach, and at any one time over 3,500 students are studying online with us. UCEM passed its first ever inspection by Ofsted with flying colours after earning an overall rating of ‘Good’ in November 2021.

Right now, we need you to join our friendly and supportive Marketing team. You will be responsible for the research and creation of engaging and professional content, distributing it across all our channels and platforms. You will connect with a wide range of stakeholders and will be our main contact for media enquiries, responsible for building strong relationships to increase UCEM’s coverage in the education and industry sectors.

Your key responsibilities will centre around:

• Developing a cohesive PR and content strategy for B2B and B2C audiences across all channels.
• Scoping, briefing and producing digital assets such as podcasts and videos.
• Developing broader insights and thought leadership pieces derived from research.
• Distributing content and brand messaging across owned channels, organic and paid search, social media and other channels.
• Representing and supporting UCEM at internal, business, higher education and industry events.
• Being the first point of contact for media enquiries, comments or interview requests.

To deliver these responsibilities we need your excellent copywriting, editing and communication skills. You must have knowledge of key communication strategies and be able to interpret and edit academic jargon into simple and effective communication.

At UCEM we expect employees to demonstrate our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Support. Student satisfaction and success are our main drivers and our people consistently report high levels of employee engagement; your contribution will be valued should you join us.

JOB SPECIFICATION

We have a very detailed job specification for this role so please, before applying, take a look: https://www.ucem.ac.uk/current-vacancies/

INFORMAL DISCUSSION

If you are unsure whether to apply for this vacancy but feel this role is exciting and want to find out more, we strongly encourage you to call the hiring manager (details below) to discuss the role as well as your skills and experience.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Kim Davies, Head of Marketing, Communication and Brand on 0118 467 2015 or [email protected] alternatively contact the HR team on 0118 467 2433 / 2013 or [email protected]

APPLICATION DETAILS

To apply please send your CV, covering letter/email, and Recruitment Check Form by email via the button below.

CLOSING DATE

12 October 2022 at noon.

INTERVIEWS

Please note, applications may be reviewed as and when they are received, so you may be invited to interview ahead of the closing date. Interviews are normally carried out over Zoom or Microsoft Teams, however we may invite you to visit our Reading office.

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