Student Communications Assistant (1 Day Per Week 7.5 Hours)

Student Communications Assistant (1 day per week – 7.5 hours) Term Time only Hours: TBC, times/dates to be confirmed with successful applicant £6.70 per hour

Leeds Beckett Students’ Union is a charity that exists to make our students’ lives better.

Leeds Beckett Students’ Union aims to connect with and inspire 30,000 students. We are looking for a Student Communications Assistant to help us achieve our goal of engaging with a diverse body of membership, innovatively and effectively.

This role requires a good level of skill and the ability to work to tight deadlines.

For more information about this role, please contact Billie Grundy, Digital Communications Coordinator on 0113 81 28459.

**Candidates for this role must send through a portfolio of their work (a minimum of two examples) alongside their application form to be considered for interview**

To enable your application to be considered, please ensure that both parts of the application pack are completed prior to submission. CVs are not accepted.

Applicants must be studying at Leeds Beckett University

Closing date: Monday 29th August 2016

Interviews: w/c 5th September 2016

Start Date: w/c 19th September 2016 Application Pack – part 2 Candidate:

Present or most recent employment

Name and address of your present or most recent employer Dates employed

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Position held Salary

A brief description of your duties and responsibilities

Previous Employment (Commencing with the most recent)

From To Employer Post held and description of Reason for leaving duties Education, Qualification and Training Starting with the most recent, please list relevant details since age 16. Please continue on a separate sheet if necessary.

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Supporting statement Please show how your experience, skills, knowledge and achievements are relevant to the post, using examples gained in previous/present employment or in other areas (e.g. Voluntary work, interests etc) Please continue on a separate sheet if necessary. JOB DESCRIPTION

OUR VISION: Making Students Lives Better

OUR VALUES: Passionate: We are enthusiastic and committed to what we do as an organisation. Aspirational: We aim to be the very best we can be. Responsible: We are an open, transparent and responsible organisation with strong and effective governance arrangements. Inclusive: We have an inclusive culture and a deep belief in the principle of equality of opportunity. Student Led: We are student led through strong democratic structures and our students play an active role in our democracy and in society.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Student Communications Assistant

RESPONSIBLE TO: Digital Communications Coordinator

Hourly rate: £6.70 p/h

Summary:

Leeds Beckett Students’ Union aims to connect with and inspire 30,000 students. We are looking for a Student Communications Assistant to help us achieve our goal of engaging with a diverse body of membership, innovatively and effectively.

This role requires a good level of skill and the ability to work to tight deadlines.

Job Description

 To produce high quality and creative social media content to support Students’ Union activities.  To produce high quality and creative news article content.  To work as part of a team to promote the Students’ Union and its activities.  To act as an ambassador of the Students’ Union.  To work in a manner which reflects the values of the organisation.

Common Requirements for all posts

1. To work within the framework of the Union’s Articles, Byelaws and Policies, ensuring that your work furthers the Union’s core values and objectives. 2. To demonstrate a commitment to the Union’s Equal Opportunities Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post. 3. To undertake Health and Safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post, at all times having regard to your own and others health and safety. 4. To provide excellent customer and client care in dealings with students, staff and members of the public. 5. To contribute to the development of a professional working and learning environment within the Union. 6. To have a commitment to your own development and a willingness to undertake relevant training opportunities. 7. To have a flexible work approach in order to meet deadlines. 8. To perform such reasonable duties consistent with the post and as required by the Chief Executive. PERSON SPECIFICATION FORM

Student Communications Assistant

(E) Essential or Measured by: (D) Desirable A) Application form Requirements P) Presentation I) Interview D) Documentation Qualifications Strong academic performance E A/D Experience Knowledge of core social media platforms (Facebook, E A/I Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat) Awareness of upcoming social media trends/channels D A/I Previous experience of using multiple social media D A/I accounts Previous experience of using social media management D A/I tools (eg. Sprout Social, Tweetdeck) A high level of proficiency in written English E A/D Ability to create engaging news article content E A/I/D Ability to provide high quality customer service, E A/I engaging with a diverse range of individuals Ability to work within a team to achieve a common goal E A/I Ability to take a proactive approach to problem solving E I Ability to manage your time effectively E A/I Knowledge and Skills Good communication and interpersonal skills E A/I Good personal organisational skills E A/I Ability to think creatively E I/D Good attention to detail E A/I Commitment to quality E A/I Values/Attitudes Able to work in a student-led, democratic environment E A/I Willingness to work in a goal-orientated environment E A/I Commitment to Leeds Beckett Students’ Union’s E A/I Mission, Vision and Values Commitment to excellent standards of customer care E A/I Flexible working attitude including ability to work E A/I outside normal working hours Eligible to work in the UK E D