Communications Officer

Description:

Working closely with the Coalition’s academic lead, the post-holder will support the delivery of an RfP communications and stakeholder engagement strategy. They will work closely with the RfP team to support a range of key RfP activities, including continuing professional development (CPD), teaching, knowledge exchange, enterprise, and research.

The post-holder will also collaborate with the OU RfP team and external partners to plan, develop, deliver, and track new digital and print initiatives that effectively communicate the aims and work of the RfP Coalition. This will involve working via owned and earned channels including the RfP website, social media, ( in particular Twitter and Facebook), the monthly newsletter, and others. It will also include working with advocates and partners to maximise traction and communicate effectively with the teaching profession and beyond.

Remote & Hybrid working patterns will be considered with travel to Milton Keynes office when required.

Skills and experience

• Proven ability to write for and develop reach through digital communications channels (websites, newsletters and social media channels), and for different audiences working to a communications strategy.
• Proven ability to work with internal colleagues and external partners to develop and communicate (e.g. using digital channels) new initiatives (e.g. extended CPD offerings and other potential partnerships).
• Excellent organisational and IT skills including the ability to use Microsoft applications, Content Management Systems (e.g. WordPress, Drupal) and the ability to learn new systems.