Communications, Engagement and Alumni Officer

Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableEntry LevelFull time

Posted 4 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and drive internal and external communications by crafting impactful stories, coordinating multi-channel content, and connecting learners, staff, and partners with Activate Learning opportunities.

  • Develop and share stories across channels
  • Coordinate content across websites, campaigns, social, events
  • Collaborate with colleges and services to align with priorities

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Deliver impactful communications that support our organisational priorities, strengthen our reputation, and bring our stories to life.
  • Create and coordinate engaging content across a range of internal and external channels, including websites, email campaigns, social media, news stories, publications, photography, video, and events.
  • Working closely with colleagues across our colleges and services, you’ll identify and share impactful stories, communicate complex information with clarity and help connect learners, apprentices, staff, employers, and communities with the opportunities available through Activate Learning.

Requirements

  • We're looking for someone with experience in communications, public relations, marketing, engagement or a similar role, alongside a proven ability to create compelling content for a range of audiences and platforms.
  • You'll be an excellent writer with strong storytelling skills, able to translate complex information into clear, engaging messages that inspire action.
  • You'll be confident building relationships with stakeholders across a large organisation and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Experience of alumni, membership, supporter or community engagement would be highly beneficial, as would familiarity with digital communications platforms, CRM systems, social media and analytics tools.
  • Applicants should also have a good understanding of emerging AI tools and feel comfortable using them to help improve efficiency.

Preferred

  • experience of alumni, membership, supporter or community engagement would be highly beneficial
  • familiarity with digital communications platforms, CRM systems, social media and analytics tools

Benefits

  • Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
  • Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.
  • Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
  • Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
  • Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.
  • Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for Activate Learning staff.
  • Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
  • Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
  • On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.
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Activate Learning

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Activate Learning is a pioneering education group which combines secondary, further and higher education, with apprenticeship and workforce training, consultancy, commercial business and social enterprise. These organisations are united by a common purpose - to transform lives through learning. Our unique learning philosophy understands how people learn best and creates an environment where they can succeed. We ensure the future employability of our learners throughout their lives. We achieve this by developing the technical and softer skills required for success. Our learners develop confidence, self-awareness, determination and creativity - attributes needed to thrive in a competitive global market. We want to go 'further than education' by igniting confidence and expanding opportunities in our people; in ways that energise communities, build businesses and grow the economy.

Founded in 2013
Oxford, England, GBR
1.3K employees (22 in marketing)
0% recommend to a friend
1% CEO approval

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
22 (2% of company)
Median Tenure
3.1 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
116K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$9
Traffic Source Mix
Search
52%
Direct
34.2%
Referral
5.7%
Social
1.9%
Paid
2.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.3K

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Communications, Engagement and Alumni Officer

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