Communications Assistant

Start Date: September 2024

Salary: £27,723.91 per annum (pro rata for under 37 hours)

Contract: 30 – 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Location: Hybrid – Sileby and Home working possibilities

Closing Date: Applications close on Thursday 15th August 2024 at 12 noon.

Welcome to Homefield, a charity and Further Education college providing education, training and support to adults who have learning and / or communication disabilities.

We have an exciting opportunity for an emerging communications professional to support our Communications team in developing Homefield’s internal and external communications and growing our digital presence.

For this role, we are looking for a confident writer with a creative flair, who enjoys working as part of a team to reach new audiences and engage with others through their content. You will have experience using social media platforms, whether for your own personal use or through work experience for an organisation / cause.

This is an excellent role to further develop your skills in communications, marketing and events with the support of our Communications Lead. Homefield is committed to supporting staff development and offers Continual Professional Learning (CPL) opportunities to enhance knowledge and abilities where appropriate.

We particularly invite people who consider themselves disabled or have a learning / communication need to apply, so that they can develop their skills in a supportive and understanding environment.

A full job description and person specification is available to view and further details can be found on the college website.

Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held Thursday 22nd August 2024, and you will be sent tasks for completion prior to the interview.

Homefield is an Equal Opportunities Employer

All appointments will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check

Homefield College promotes equality and diversity, and are a Disability Confident committed employer. All our employees are recruited on their merits, abilities and suitability for the role, complying with all relevant legislation, recommendations and guidance.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expect all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to child protection screening, including checks with past employers and enhanced Disclosure and Barring check.

We can offer you:

To apply

If you are interested in this post, please complete the application forms, and e-mail them to hr@homefieldcollege.ac.uk.  All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. In line with our safeguarding practices, we are unable to accept CVs and ask that you complete the Homefield Application Form for your application to be considered.

Homefield College promotes equality and diversity and are a Disability Confident committed employer. All our employees are recruited on their merits, abilities, and suitability for the role, complying with all relevant legislation, recommendations and guidance.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expect all staff to share this commitment. All positions are subject to child protection screening, including checks with past employers, online and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check.

Please note – Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than stated should we source a suitable candidate before the closing date.  

We look forward to hearing from you.