Communications and Engagement Officer

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Job description

Job Title: Communications and Engagement Officer

Basis of Appointment: Full Time (38.5 hours)

Reports to: Communications Coordinator

Location: London or Berlin

Salary: 28,000 (London) or 35,000 EUR (Berlin)

Changing the world takes passion and dedication

Isnt it time that your passion and dedication be channelled towards a career and community that genuinely change lives?

If you...

want to transform your own life by transforming the lives of others
crave a career that creates opportunity for others
desire to make dreams come true for those who never thought it possible
know that education is the foundation from which we can change the world
believe that todays young people can transform tomorrow
strive for world peace and global sustainability
dare to dream
.

..then a career with UWC could be the change you need.

UWC is a global family of schools with a powerful difference. With a shared goal of working towards global peace and sustainability, we bring together young people from around the world to study in one of our 18 schools on four continents.

There they dont just learn how to be great at passing exams. They learn how to communicate across cultural boundaries. They develop the skills to be a changemaker.

They design and engage in initiatives that transform their lives and the lives of those around them for the better. And they stay a UWC-er for life, becoming part of a global community of almost 60,000 changemakers transforming the lives of others.

Are you our new Communications and Engagement Officer?

Right now, weare searching for a Communications and Engagement Officer.

Part of the larger Advancement Team at UWC International, the Communications and Engagement Team provides the UWC movement with strategic leadership, support and advice in the area of internal and external communication, PR, promotion, marketing, crisis communications, alumni and wider community engagement, and partnerships with other organisations.

The Team has a coordination and support function for teams across the UWC International Office, as well as other UWC stakeholders, such as UWC schools, colleges, national committees and governance bodies.

As a Communications and Engagement Officer, you will provide support in a wide range of communications and community engagement activities, collaborating with many UWC stakeholders including colleagues based in the London and Berlin offices.

As an excellent copywriter, a lot of your responsibilities will have to do with content writing, whether it is inspiring speeches, interviews, or engaging newsletters. And on the community engagement side, you will make a difference by leading initiatives that bring together our community of alumni, students, volunteers and staff.

You will report to the Communications Coordinator, and will work closely with the Digital Communications Officer.

If this sounds likethe role to make you leap from bed every day then read on for further details.

Key responsibilities

Copywriting, content editing and publishing on different platforms.

This might involve work on various digital and printed publications (such as UWCs promotional materials, UWC International Annual Review, graduation brochures, etc.), ad-hoc communications (speeches, articles, opinion pieces, blog posts, etc.

), updates on and on the UWC Hub, UWCs online community engagement platform.
Liaising with and interviewing different UWC stakeholders - including staff members, volunteers, students and alumni from across the world - to both support them in their communications and engagement activities, and to collect, edit and publish stories worth telling.

Creating and sourcing content from across the UWC movement to use on UWC Internationals social media channels and UWC International newsletter.
Create visuals and templates for social media or other platforms on a regular basis by using Canva.

Responding to requests from across the UWC community and beyond for materials,information and communications guidance in collaboration with the other Team members.
Supporting all communications around UWC Short Courses, including updating content on the website, promoting short courses on social media etc.

Managing the UWC Hub, UWCs online community engagement platform. This includes approving new members, posting and monitoring new content and responding to user inquiries;
liaising with the platform provider and UWC schools when needed;
promoting the UWC Hub among UWC community members and staff at UWC schools;
creating regular UWC Hub Digests, sharing with UWC Hubs members the main updates from the platform.

Running UWCs engagement initiatives, such as the annual UWC Day (on 21 September each year), UWCx and the Young Aurora Initiative.
Organising and hosting the UWC Unlocked Talks and UWC Unlocked Community Village Meetings, online events by UWCers for UWCers on a range of UWC and non-UWC related topics.

Liaising with Engagement colleagues at the UWC schools on a regular basis, supporting them in promoting global engagement initiatives.
Supporting UWC International or UWC movement-wide committees that focus on engagement.

Supporting the organisation of engagement events, such as local UWC alumni gatherings and Open House events of UWC International in Berlin or London.
Supporting the Communications Coordinator and the rest of the Team with ad hoc communications and engagement related tasks.

Essential skills required

Excellent drafting skills, and experience and proven ability to cater to different audiences and with different messaging.
Excellent spoken and written English, ideally mother tongue.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) and the ability to communicate in a confident and engaging manner at all levels.

Experience in communications or marketing - either as work experience or in similar circumstances (volunteer work, internships, etc.).
Experience in using Google Suite, Canva, Mailchimp - or willingness to learn to use them at a professional level.

Ability to deliver and report upon agreed targets and plans within deadlines.
Ability to manage recurring ongoing work with sudden changes of priorities.
Values own knowledge but always willing to learn and to remain open to alternative views and perspectives.

A cooperative attitude and proven ability to work as a member of a team and own initiative.
Self-motivation, flexibility and adaptability. A proactive attitude and ability to work independently
A deep interest in UWCs mission and values, and a willingness to engage with issues of relevance to the UWC movement.

A high level of comfort operating in an international and multicultural environment.
Desirable

Work experience in communications and\/or alumni engagement.
Prior experience in social media management.
Project management experience - either as work experience or in similar circumstances (volunteer work, internships, etc.

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Fluency in a second (or third) world language.
Experience in communications in the Education and\/or Charity sector.
Marketing knowledge and skills or an interest in developing them.
It is expected that the job holder will travel to UWC schools and colleges.

For that reason, a basic DBS check (Disclosure barring statement) or international equivalent will be required before any job offer is made.
Visarequirements

Anyone who applies to work at UWC International in London or Berlin must have a work visa before starting employment, in compliance with relevant immigration rules.

We place the highest value on diversity and will do our best to support your visa and work permit application, but cannot give any assurance of success to those applying without current ability to work within the UK or the EU.

Diversity Statement

UWC places deliberate diversity at the heart of our educational model because of its critical importance in our mission to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future.

At the UWC International Office, we believe this commitment to deliberate diversity must be reflected within our team, organisational practices, policies and culture.

We recognise people with different backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and perceptions, and we encourage and leverage these differences to make our work more relevant and approachable.

We will not discriminate or tolerate discriminatory behaviour on any grounds such as, but not limited to, race, gender, disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital\/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age or socioeconomic background.

We strive to be an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, has a voice, can raise concerns, and feels comfortable and confident.

We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment and to act accordingly, as we aspire to best serve the UWC mission and our global community. It is an ongoing journey and we welcome all those who are ready to travel with us.

Applications Process and Deadline

Please send your CV and covering letter in English (each of a maximum of 2 pages) that relates your experience to the requirements to . Please also indicate how you heard about this role.

In your application, please also provide the name, roles and contact details of two referees. We will not contact them without letting you know.

Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
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