Vacancy News Sheet

VACANCY NEWS SHEET DATE: 18/02/15 INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY NO: 222

BURNLEY LEISURE Communications Officer 27 hours per week. Grade 5 £13,193 to £14,704

Burnley Mechanics Theatre has an excellent opportunity for a professional, self-motivated individual who has a proven track record in PR & Communications.

The successful candidate will work across all media channels including press, radio, TV and Social Media, communication to target audiences across a range of shows and events. The Mechanics website is a core element of the sales process; you will help to improve communication elements of the site, ensuring it is relevant and focused at all times. You will also work as part of the Mechanics Team to develop effective data capture and research systems which improve sales and customer retention levels.

You will be innovative, creative, results focused and a team player, feeling comfortable working with the media and be able to demonstrate a good track record of relationship building across a wide range of audiences.

This is an exciting time to join the new Leisure Trust. The Mechanics is a dynamic theatre, if you think you have what it takes to play a part in our future success we would like to hear from you.

For an informal discussion on the content of the job description or person specification, please contact Barbara Hood on 01282 477311

Recruitment packs are available on-line only. For a pack or to CONTACT: apply on line please visit www.burnley.gov.uk/jobs CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 4th March 2015 INTERVIEW DATE: Week Commencing 16th March 2015

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