Communications Assistant - Centre for Place Writing

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Department of English

£12.00 hourly pay + £1.44 per hour holiday pay

One off role

Off Campus

10 Oct 2024

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Communications Assistant - Centre for Place Writing

Job Description

The current opportunity is available for current Manchester Met students, to apply you must be based in the UK for the duration of the role.

The Centre for Place Writing (CPW), a dynamic research group based within the Department of English, is looking for an experienced Communications Assistant to help promote the Centre's activities and events.

The successful candidate will support the CPW leadership team and be expected to engage with University staff and external supporters of the Centre.

Key Responsiblities:

Maintaining CPW's Twitter/X and Facebook accounts.
Developing profiles on other platforms including Instagram, Bluesky and TikTok.
Assisting the leadership team in the development of CPW's webpages.
Developing and maintaining an electronic mailing list.
Assisting with the preparation of newsletters and CPW's annual report.

Dates: Starting as soon as possible, until the end of June 2025

Hours of work: 8 hours per week (flexible working)

Person Specification

This role is only open to current Manchester Met Students.

Essential

Excellent written English
Familiarity with social media platforms
Must have previous administrative, clerical, or customer service experience
Ability to work independently, proactively, and creatively in a busy, high-pressure environment
Ability to solve problems and pursue tasks to resolution
Strong communication skills and a positive disposition
Familiarity with standard office & IT systems
Compliance with Data Protection legislation, confidentiality and sensitive information handling

Desirable

Currently studying for a PhD or MA in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities

How to Apply

Please apply via the Apply button, completing the form on the next page and attaching your CV.

The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on 10 October 2024.

Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to providing accessible and inclusive recruitment. If you require or would benefit from support or reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in work, please contact us by e-mailing [email protected]. This information will only be used and shared with those who require it to implement any change(s) and only at the point this is required.

If you have any queries, or need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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