RECRUITMENT PACKCOMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT

CREATE BELIEVES IN THE POWER OF THE CREATIVE ARTS TO PROMOTE INCLUSION, EMPOWER LIVES AND INCREASE ACCEPTANCE.

Create is the UK’s leading charity empowering lives through the creative arts. Our focus

is on engaging participants in inspiring, sustainable arts programmes in areas where

provision is poor and engagement in the arts is therefore low. We know that unleashing

creativity ignites imaginations, develops confidence and builds relationships. Like setting

off a firework, our professional artists light the touch paper and our participants discover

new found self-belief and a desire to try more, do more and be more.

Each year we design and deliver arts workshops to engage people who don’t normally get

the chance to be creative. We work with seven participant groups: young patients; disabled

children and adults; young and adult carers; schoolchildren (and their teachers) in areas of

deprivation; vulnerable older people; young and adult offenders (and their families); and

marginalised children and adults. Many projects culminate in a showcase of participants’

work.

JOIN OUR TEAM

Lord Mayor’s Show 2018

CREATIVITY IS INTEGRAL TO YOUR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELLBWING. IT ENRICHES AND NOURISHES YOUR SOUL

WE SHOULD ALSO ALL HAVE SOME EXPOSURE TO CREATIVE ACTIVITY. SUPPORTING ORGANISATIONS LIKE CREATE IN HELPING TO GET THE BEST OUT OF PEOPLE IS A WAY OF DOING THAT.

THERE IS PLENTY OF MAGIC HAPPENING, NOT ONLY ABOUT THE ARTFORM, BUT ALL THE LITTLE THINGS HAPPENING IN THE ROOM, CONVERSATIONS, INTERACTIONS, KNOWING DIFFERENT PEOPLE, DIFFERENT AGES.

WORKSHOPS WITH CREATE ALLOW HOMELESS PEOPLE WHO ARE TAKING PART IN PRET’S RISING STARS EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMME TO ENGAGE WITH CREATIVITY, ENRICHING THEIR EXPERIENCE WITH US AND HELPING THEM BUILD THE TEAMWORK SKILLS THAT ARE ESSENTIAL IN THE WORKPLACE.

Peter Estlin, Lord Mayor of the City of London

Ashurst LLP Volunteer

Create Participant

CREATE IN NUMBERS

37,622participants have taken part in our projects since 2003

9,319workshops have taken place since 2003

£777,940income for 2018/19

62professional artists worked for Create in 2018/19

IN THE PRESS

We pride ourselves in getting high profile media coverage. You can read about us in:

Campaign

The Guardian

The BBC

Civil Society

...and many more

DIGITAL SPACEOur fast growing social media presence consists of:

25% increase in Instagram followers in 18/19

3,832Active twitter followers

inspired:arts performance at Sadler’s Wells in 2014 in partnership with Create Patron, Sir Matthew Bourne OBE

THE ROLECreate is seeking an outstanding candidate with a passion for the arts, digital marketing and arts education for the

role of Communications Assistant. The position would suit someone ambitious with communications skills and

experience, who is interested in third sector communications and is keen to develop their experience in promoting

the arts. The Communications Assistant reports to the Head of Communications who is responsible for Create’s

PR/communications strategy and implementation. The Communications Assistant will provide administrative

support to the Communications team. An enthusiasm for communicating Create’s cause and excellent written,

visual and verbal communication skills are essential. All Create personnel are required to have a Disclosure and

Barring Service check, which Create will carry out upon appointment.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS• Salary: £19,201 - £21,000 pa (dependent on experience) + annual 7.5% “loyalty scheme”

(terms & conditions apply).

• 28 days holiday pa pro rata including eight Public Holidays.

• The position is based at Create’s offices in the City of London.

• Travel to projects will be required on occasions.

• Office hours are 9.30am - 5.30pm, Monday to Friday with an hour for lunch.

• Time Off In Lieu may be offered for any weekend work required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIESCommunications Strategy, Planning & Delivery

• Actively support the planning, implementation and constant review of the Charity’s communications strategy and annual plans.

• Contribute to and implement Create’s Digital Strategy.

• Seek to raise the profile of Create through digital channels by supporting the generation and publishing of clear and consistent messaging.

• Support the development, execution and evaluation of communications campaigns and content through digital channels.

• Oversee and carryout corporate communications.

Website, Search and Social Media

• With support from the Head of Communications lead on the development and day to day management of the Create website and social media channels.

• Use analytical tools and industry benchmarks to monitor the performance of Create’s digital channels.

• Be responsible for Create’s SEO tactics, planning and reviewing regularly to ensure maximum optimisation.

• Produce regular performance reports against targets and objectives.

Writing and developing content

• Work with the Head of Communications to plan and develop new content including news releases, opinion articles, blog posts, social media content and e-newsletters.

• Create high performing content and e-newsletters using best practice and platform specific insight data.

• Draft blogs for Create’s website and other copy, as required.

• Create Case Studies as required.

• Write award applications as required.

• Proof read and copy write as required.

Other

• Assist the Head of Communications as required.

• Other general office duties.

• Undertaking any other duties as may be reasonably required by the Chief Executive.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEEssential Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or equivalent qualification with an interest in communications and digital marketing.

• Voluntary and/or paid experience in the charitable sector.

• Interest in/knowledge of the arts.

• Office skills and experience.

• Comprehensive understanding and usability of all key social media channels.

• Confident using web content management systems, and newsletter software

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working in a communications team within an arts, education or charity environment, ideally digital marketing.

• Experience creating multi-media content including copywriting and design.

• Experience of monitoring and evaluating the reach and impact of communications.

Skills and Abilities

• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to prioritise deadlines and manage multiple projects.

• Ability to assimilate information to create effective communications.

• Ability to tailor communication messages and style to suit the channel and audience.

• Comprehensive knowledge of digital marketing tools and techniques.

• Excellent writing and editing skills with the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with close attention to detail.

• Self-assured and able to work under pressure.

• Creative and tenacious.

I HAVE FOUND MY VOICE THROUGH CREATE’S ARTS PROGRAMMES. EVEN WHEN I FEEL A BIT OUT OF MY DEPTH USING NEW TECHNIQUES, I STILL FEEL COMFORTABLE HERE.

CREATE IS A SMALL CHARITY WITH A BIG HEART AND FIERCE AMBITION TO SUPPORT, TOUCH AND CHANGE THE LIVES OF THOUSANDS OF VULNERABLE PEOPLE THROUGH THE POWER OF THE CREATIVE ARTS. AND IT DOES THIS BRILLIANTLY.

Nicola Brentnall, Director, The Queen’s Trust

Create participant

Advisory, Communication,

Creative, Development,

Finance Councils

Stijn van VenrooijProject Administrator

Aruna JosephBookkeeper

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Thisbe CaselliniSenior Development

Manager

Grace PailingDevelopment

Executive

Development Assistant

Kristian SakulkuSenior Project

Manager

Jodie SadlerSenior Project

Manager #

Jen BlackwoodSenior Project

Manager

Matt WeirProject Manager

Hannah ClaydenProject Manager Project Manager

Board of Trustees(Chair: Eddie Donaldson)

Nicky GoulderChief Executive #

Eleanor YoungExecutive Assistant tothe Chief Executive &

Patrons

TBCDirector of

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Director of Finance & Operations #

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ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

TBCCommunications

Assistant

Wendy Dempsey

Claudia Graham

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Campbell FindlayHead of

Communications

The deadline for applications for the position is 10am on Thursday 11th July 2019.

1st Round of Interviews: Monday 15th July 2019

2nd Round Interviews: Wednesday 17th July 2019

To apply, please send a completed application form with a short covering email/letter providing a telephone number where you can be contacted in confidence.

Download the application form at createarts.org.uk/communicationsassistant

Completed application forms can be emailed to eleanor@createarts.org.uk (please type the job title and reference in the subject field).

HOW TO APPLY

CREATE’S PROGRAMMES PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN DEVELOPING KEY SKILLS, LIKE CREATIVITY, SO THOSE MOST IN NEED IMPROVE THEIR LIFE CHANCES.

Nicole Lovett , Director, CSR, Deutsche Bank

FURTHER INFORMATION

Eleanor YoungExecutive Assistant to Chief ExecutiveT: 020 7374 8485E: eleanor@createarts.org.uk

Create 379 Salisbury HouseLondon Wall, LondonEC2M 5QQ

createarts.org.ukcreate charity@createcharity @createcharity

Registered charity number 1099733