ACADEMY FOR CONTEMPORARY CIRCUS AND PHYSICAL THEATRE

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Student Recruitment Officer
Salary band: £23k-28k depending on experience
35 hours per week, with some flexibility required.
Occasional weekend and evening work will be required to fulfil the
requirements of this post
Head of Marketing
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This role is based at the Kingswood Estate, Kingswood, Bristol with some
time spent at St. Paul’s Church, Portland Square, Bristol. Some home
working is available with prior arrangement.

The Company

Circomedia is a world-renowned centre for contemporary circus and physical theatre based in the
UK’s circus city of Bristol. Our academy offers a unique and comprehensive range of courses that
provide  a  unique  and  enriching  educational  experience  at  BTEC,  foundation,  bachelors  and
diploma level.

At Circomedia, contemporary circus isn’t just what we teach, it is at the heart of who we are. It is
our  mission  to  channel  creativity  through  circus.  In  addition  to  our  comprehensive  training
courses, we showcase bold and innovative live work at our city-centre performance venue, run a
popular youth circus, lead recreational classes for all ages, take outreach projects into our local
communities, and welcome our community into our space for special events. We are a registered
charity, and we proudly advocate for and contribute to the UK’s vibrant circus community.

The  majority  of  our  work  takes  place  across  two  historic  sites;  St.  Paul’s  Church  in  Portland
Square, and our studios at the Kingswood Foundation Estate in Bristol. Both spaces have been
adapted and equipped to suit the specialist requirements of professional level circus training and
performance.

Student Recruitment Officer

We are seeking a dedicated and creative Student Recruitment Officer to drive awareness and
engagement with our training programmes focussing on: BTEC, Foundation Degree, BA and
Diploma and short courses in Contemporary Circus and Physical Theatre.

Working closely with the Head of Marketing, you will play a key role in planning and delivering
year-round student recruitment campaigns. You will be responsible for maintaining and
updating our academic content across key platforms, from the Circomedia website to print
materials and social media. You will arrange talks or demonstrations in schools and industry
events and attend with students and/or teaching staff to represent Circomedia. You’ll liaise
with the students and teaching team to find and share the wonderful stories and images about
students and the industry connections that make our training so special.

This role is ideal for a marketing professional with an interest or some experience in student
recruitment or higher education. Your interest in arts education, performance and the power of
creative communications will drive your work, from strategic planning and relationship building

to copywriting and content creation, ensuring our unique training offer reaches and inspires
prospective students.

We look forward to you joining our small, passionate team where you can make a real positive
difference and help to secure the vibrant future of circus and performing arts education in the
UK.

Key Responsibilities

•  To plan, create and deliver year-round student recruitment campaigns for Circomedia’s
BTEC, FdA, BA and Diploma courses with the support of the Head of Marketing and
academic admissions team

•  To build a clear picture of who our prospective students are and how to reach them
•  To work with the Head of Marketing to develop a strong and consistent brand throughout

recruitment communications

•  To collect data, testimony and case studies from alumni or current students for use in the

campaigns

•  To write engaging copy promoting our academic programmes, adapting it for a variety of

platforms including our website, social media platforms, emails and print material.

•  To create and edit basic digital designs and content for use across platforms
•  To maintain, update and upload new content to academy-related pages on our website.
•  To work with the Head of Marketing in the creation, proof reading and distribution of

Academy related print resources (prospectus, flyers, banners etc.)

•  To book and attend student recruitment and careers fairs and events, and other relevant

industry events to promote our Academy to prospective students.

•  To develop strong working relationships with our accrediting partners ensuring that our

assets comply with their branding requirements.

•  To be an active and generous member of the marketing team, contributing at times to other

campaigns and tasks

Additional Responsibilities

•  To attend and contribute to staff meetings and events
•  To advocate for Circomedia, communicating enthusiastically and confidently about its

impact

•  To undertake training to build knowledge and skills relevant to this role
•  To work in line with the company’s mission, vision and values.
•  To consider accessibility and sustainability in our marketing decisions.
•  To have an understanding and awareness of GDPR principles and to work within these

parameters.

•  All staff are required to work within Circomedia’s equal opportunity policy.
•  All staff are required to ensure that Circomedia Health and Safety policies and procedures

are adhered to.

This job description is not comprehensive, and duties may change and develop according to future
requirements.

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PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

Essential

•  Experience in public facing and/or sales roles
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with keen attention to detail and the

ability to tailor messaging to a range of target audiences

•  A practical understanding of how to effectively use a range of marketing and

communication techniques and tools to raise our profile and engage with target audiences

•  Some experience using digital communication tools including content management

systems (websites), social media platforms or email marketing platforms
•  The ability to create and contribute to relevant networks, build positive working
relationships and collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders

•  A keen eye for brand and design with the ability to create visual content for social media etc
•  Experience of working in a team as well as using own initiative
•  The ability to prioritise work and deliver to deadlines across multiple projects
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IT literate with sound knowledge of office software, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook and
Microsoft Teams

•  Commitment to ongoing professional development
•  A willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends

Desirable

•  Experience of working within a further education or higher education setting
•  Photography / videography and content editing experience would be a bonus
•  An interest in circus and the wider performing arts

STAFF BENEFITS

•  Flexible and hybrid working possible, by arrangement
•  Company pension contribution
•  Complimentary tickets to some shows
•  Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
•  Discounted adult circus classes
•  Discounted Youth Circus classes and priority privileges
•  50% discount on Circomedia merchandise
•  Use of company Cycle to Work Scheme
•  Access to childcare vouchers
•  33 days’ annual leave including bank holiday

SAFEGUARDING

Circomedia  is  committed  to  safeguarding  and  promoting  the  safety  and  welfare  of  children  and
young people. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS Check, organised
by Circomedia, before being contracted.

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