Senior Communications Executive Temp / Contract

Profile

EVERFI believes education is at the heart of driving change. With our scalable learning solutions, we empower businesses and organisations everywhere to connect learning to the real world and help people of all ages gain new insight, perspectives and opportunities. Our work makes meaningful connections between our clients and learners of all ages and backgrounds, building essential skills and transforming communities. To learn more about EVERFI visit everfi.com
or follow us on Facebook
, Instagram
, LinkedIn
or Twitter
@EVERFI.
We’re looking for a bright, dynamic Senior Communications Executive on a Temporary basis with a passion for education to join our fast-moving team of marcoms experts.You are an excellent communicator, a stickler for detail, brilliant at nurturing relationships and adapting to different types of campaigns. As with all of our team, you have a desire to make a positive impact in the educational world and the curiosity to seek out new ways to do so. As our Senior Communications Executive, you’ll be central in supporting the delivery and execution of multiple communications campaigns across a range of channels, including: PR, educator outreach, social media, media buying and events. Our clients and sponsors range from global corporations to leading charities and government organisations, providing a diverse mix of communication campaigns within the education market. Key accounts include: British Army, British Olympic Association, Aldi and Sport England. We love creativity, passion and drive, and we’d love to see you take the initiative to support and grow our comms business.
Key responsibility areas
Support EVERFI’s communications offer across client business, including business development. The role involves the delivery of client communications proposals, and the development of our creative services communications offer. Demonstrate a passion for comms - enthusing and informing those you interact with about the brands and clients we work with is critical to the position’s success. This will involve cultivating a network of influencers, keeping abreast of education market innovations and using strategic and creative thinking to develop our offer. Implement integrated communications plans for complex/multifaceted projects for a wide variety of clients, from corporates, to government and charities. Lead relationships with key clients and suppliers.
PR & Communications
Work with the Communications Manager to create and implement communications strategies
Work with the Communications Manager to develop new business proposals
Write Press Releases, features, thought leadership pieces, case studies and other articles for clients and on behalf of EVERFI independently
Track and monitor campaigns and report back to clients
Influencer Engagement - Engage with bloggers and education influencers to implement comms campaigns to maximise support and reach
Influencer database – Identify and update our bank of influencers across different areas of education
Research new online media opportunities – online magazines, newsletters to refresh master media list
Attend client events and industry conferences
Implement social media campaigns, developing a distinct online presence by attracting high numbers of followers through social media channels
Use web analytics software to monitor performance of client websites and make recommendations for improvement
Account Management
Develop strong client relationships across key accounts
Provide day to day operational support of client accounts and lead on independent communications accounts
Directly interact with client via phone/email/meetings
Navigate through different types of relationships ie direct with client or via manager or projects account team
Take the lead in communications collateral, including writing, editing and proof-reading
Take ownership of discrete aspects of projects and support overall project plans
Become involved in new business pitches: providing research, brainstorming ideas, creating visual presentations and presenting to potential clients
Help manage campaigns to ensure that they come together as scheduled and within budget – proactively help to problem solve where issues arise to ensure excellent execution.
Own production of reporting documents, e.g. status reports, minutes, agendas, coverage reports, accurately and quickly and take responsibility for sharing these
Evaluate the effectiveness of communications campaigns to provide insights and recommendations for improvement
Skills and Experience
Ability to multi-task priorities and handle different projects efficiently
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and the ability to communicate at all levels
Excellent proofreading skills
Able to develop strong media relations - in person & virtual
Collaborative team player
Sound organisational skills
Flexible, enthusiastic and proactive approach to work
Ability to stay ‘cool’ when the pressure is on.
Well organised and can manage own time against budgets
Active in social media and interested in keeping up to date with trends in this area
Strong analytical capabilities
Education experience and passionate about working for excellence in education
Experience in using web analytics
Manage own day to day workload for projects
Manage company systems and processes
Manage client communications and relationships
Company benefits include:
Great office environment – free breakfast, tea and coffee
5 days holiday a year and rising with service
Birthdays off and 3 extra days at Christmas!
Auto-enrolment pension following 3-month probation
Training sessions to develop your growth
Cycle to work scheme
Interest-free season ticket loan
Subsidised gym membership
Child care vouchers
Health insurance after one year and life insurance from day one
Perks:
Competitive hourly rate offered
Opportunity to work a passionate group in the EdTech space
Company Values:
We’re looking for future team members who are energized and inspired by our values, as well as people who bring new backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. At EVERFI, our eight core values are an active part of everything we do:
Relationships First
Demand Excellence
Embrace Diversity of Thought & Drive Change
Act Like an Owner
Always Show Up
Share the Credit
Require Honest & Positivity
EVERFI appreciates your interest in our company as a place of employment. It is EVERFI policy to provide equal opportunity for employment to all qualified employees and applicants, regardless of race, religion, religious affiliation, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all areas of employment including recruitment, placement, training, transfer, promotion, termination, pay, and other forms of compensation and benefits. EVERFI will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Company info

Sign Up Now - EmploymentCrossing.com