Job Description

New College Durham is a great place to work. It is a high performing and financially outstanding College and is continually investing in new facilities and resources for learning.

The College is one of the leading further education colleges in the North East and continues to be at the forefront of new initiatives, being the only College in the North East to offer all the new T Levels in Early Years, Digital and Construction and will be increasing the T Level offer next year to include Health. The College is also the lead institution for the North East Institute of Technology (NEIoT). It has foundation degree awarding powers and has extensive delivery of European Social Funding (ESF) programmes.

We focus on providing training and education that creates the best outcomes for students and gives them the skills and behaviours they need for long term success in a global economy.

Are you a skilled wordsmith with a passion for crafting compelling stories? New College Durham is seeking a dynamic and creative PR and Content Marketing Officer to join our team. As the PR and Content Marketing Officer, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our college\'s reputation and brand image. Your key responsibilities will include researching and writing press releases that captivate our audience, effectively communicating the achievements and initiatives of our institution. Additionally, you will be responsible for developing all copy for print materials such as leaflets, brochures, and prospectuses, ensuring they are engaging and informative to potential students and stakeholders. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have exceptional writing skills, and possess a keen eye for detail, we welcome you to apply and be part of our vibrant community.

Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough research and create compelling press releases that highlight the college\'s accomplishments, events, and initiatives.
- Craft engaging and persuasive copy for various print materials, including leaflets and critical recruitment prospectuses.
- Collaborate with different departments to gather relevant information and ensure the accuracy of content.
- Maintain consistency in brand messaging and tone across all communications.
- Assist in developing content strategies to drive brand awareness and increase engagement on various platforms.

New College Durham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, as well as vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to be suitable to work with these groups and share this commitment.

We pride ourselves on our dedication to safeguarding all students, to do so we follow a strict vetting process whereby any offer of employment will be subject to the appropriate checks.

Before applying for a role with New College Durham it is important to note that it is an offence to do so if you believe you are a persons whom is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

To read more information in relation to the DBS Code of Practice please see below;

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