Corpus Christi College, Cambridge



Corpus Christi College, CambridgeHead of CommunicationsThe College plans to appoint an outstanding individual to the post of Head of Communications, with immediate effect.The CollegeCorpus Christi College is the sixth oldest college in the University of Cambridge. It was founded in 1352 by the two Cambridge City Guilds of Corpus Christi and the Blessed Virgin Mary, and retains close relations with the City of Cambridge. Corpus is a leading academic institution, with an excellent record of education, learning and research. With 280 undergraduate and 220 post-graduate students it is one of the smaller of the Cambridge colleges and prides itself on the friendly nature of its close-knit community. At the same time, its members – both Fellows and students – play an active part in the wider University’s intellectual, academic, cultural and sporting life. The College has 55 Fellows and 120 staff. It is unusual in having two principal sites: the Old House, its ancient buildings and related hostels near the city centre, and, fifteen minutes’ away, Leckhampton, where currently most of the postgraduate community is housed, and where the College’s playing fields and sports facilities are situated. The College’s Parker Library houses a collection of manuscripts of world-historical significance. The Library is named after a former Master, Archbishop Matthew Parker.Corpus Christi has a long tradition of excellence and achievement amongst its Fellows. Recently, one of its Honorary Fellows (a former Corpus postgraduate) was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. The College has a diverse and successful student body. It draws over two-thirds of its UK undergraduates from maintained sector schools. It also boasts a strong cohort of international students, particularly among postgraduates. The College assists students with bursaries and other financial support. In 2019, Corpus became the first Cambridge college to launch a three week “bridging” course, an innovative introduction to Cambridge specifically designed to prepare academically outstanding undergraduates from underrepresented communities for study at Cambridge. The bridging course will be first run in September 2020.Head of Communications’ JobThe Head of Communications will help to represent the College externally – in particular, promoting the College through digital content, social media, printed materials and press releases, and by ensuring consistent and effective messaging. The Head of Communications will engage with a range of audiences through multiple platforms (website, social media, newsletters) and in multiple registers (from informal social media posts and videos, to journalistic articles and formal press statements). The postholder will work collaboratively with College departments – in particular, tutorial, admissions, development, the Parker Library and the Master’s office – to identify opportunities to advance the College’s key priorities. They will be supported and advised by a Communications Committee (a College committee of interested and committed Fellows). In order, more broadly, to enable smooth and effective communication with Fellows, the postholder will have lunching privileges on High Table; and may on occasion be expected to dine and attend College feasts and other events. The postholder will act as managing editor of the College website (corpus.cam.ac.uk).Key duties and responsibilities include ?Proactively developing, implementing and coordinating a social media strategy, including overseeing the College’s Facebook, Twitter, Instagram accounts and other social media platforms, as well as keep up-to-date and engaging with new trends on new platforms; Creating, curating and regularly refreshing digital content for the website including writing, photography and video in line with the College’s key priorities, ensuring that both align, and identifying opportunities for positive coverage; ?Assisting and advising on the development of personal social media content (for example, Instagram, blogs, vlogs) produced by Fellows, staff and students; ?Assisting Fellows, staff and students in showcasing their activities in impactful and dynamic ways (for example, the use of Shorthand); ?Overseeing and monitoring the College website to ensure accuracy and relevance of information; advising those responsible for the website in other departments on best practice in writing web content and reviewing content to ensure quality and accuracy; working closely with the Information Services and Technology department on the technical aspects of the website (including the Content Management System); and monitoring website traffic (through, for example, Google Analytics); ?Editing, commissioning, coordinating and developing an editorial strategy for the College’s twice-yearly magazine (The Pelican); and working closely with the editor of the College annual publication, The Record; ?Liaising with the Director of Development to ensure close coordination and consistent messaging with the monthly alumni newsletter and other alumni-focused or fund-raising publications; Researching, writing and publishing news stories about the College, which advance its key priorities and that enhance its core functions of teaching, learning and research; Proactively seeking out newsworthy stories amongst Fellows and students; monitoring the news and digital media output of the University Communications Office; developing stories from original research conducted in the College’s libraries and archives; Managing and updating the College’s image library for use in media and communications; ?Drafting press releases; reacting quickly to breaking news and developments that have the potential to impact the College. The postholder will normally act as the first point of contact for press and other media inquiries, working closely with College Officers (especially the Master) and the University Communications Office to react swiftly and decisively to media coverage of College members; ?Attending training courses to stay up-to-date with relevant developments in media and communications; ?Undertaking such other responsibilities as may be reasonably requested by the Bursar or the Governing Body. The line-management structure will be as follows:Qualities and Skill-sets Applicants will need to be strategic thinkers with a strong news sense, an extensive understanding of social and digital media, a keen eye for a story, and excellent writing, editing and design skills. They will have excellent attention to detail and be able to work under pressure when necessary. They should be a team player who is able to build strong relationships with members of the College at all levels. They will need to have a flair for working with complicated information to make it both compelling and accessible to all of our audiences. They will have outstanding presentation and interpersonal skills, as well as hands-on experience of managing social media and other digital platforms. Ideally, they will have a working familiarity with social media management platforms (such as Hootsuite) and monitoring services. They will have strong organisational skills, a proven ability to acquire new skills and knowledge quickly, and a willingness to embrace cutting-edge technology. The Head of Communications needs to be committed to the College’s academic mission and to the College’s values: excellence in teaching and research, and mutual support and respect for all in its community. Above all, they should be enthusiastic about promoting these core values and priorities in a consistent and coordinated way through the College’s website and across a wide range of print, social and digital media.Key Terms and ConditionsAppointment: this is a permanent position subject to notice periods. The postholder will be responsible to the Bursar.Remuneration: ?40,322.Probationary Period/Notice: The appointment is subject to an initial probationary period of six months. The probationary period may be extended at the College’s discretion. Staff have a one-week notice period from the College for the first two years of their contract, after which it becomes four weeks and after five years, one week for each complete year of service. Staff must give four weeks’ notice after their probation period has been completed.Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. The hours of work are Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Times of starting and finishing can be flexible by agreement with the Bursar. Flexibility as to working times will be important. The Head of Communications will be expected to work on occasional evenings during the University term and in the vacations.Holidays: Paid leave is given for 27 working days and 8 Bank Holidays (or equivalent); annual leave is scheduled in agreement with the Bursar, but is normally not to be taken during the University term.Pension: All eligible staff will be auto-enrolled onto the National Employment Savings Trust scheme (NEST), which is a contributory pension scheme. Further details are available from the Finance Office and HR. Healthcare: The College offers a contributory Private Medical Insurance Healthcare scheme and a cash-back health plan available to all permanent staff which is non-contributory and a taxable benefit.Bonus Scheme: The College operates a discretionary and non-contractual Bonus Scheme, which is intended to recognise and reward the contribution and service of staff to the College. Death in Service: The College provides a Death in Service benefit at twice basic gross annual salary for all permanent employed staff under the age of 70.College Facilities for Staff: Staff may attend many College events, as well as various social events for staff members. The College also has a wide range of facilities, many of which are available to staff, and provides additional benefits such as membership of the University Sports and Social Club, and the University Centre. Staff may also use the sports facilities at Leckhampton, which include squash courts, tennis courts, a gym and an outdoor swimming pool.Meals: The postholder will be provided with a lunch allowance for use in either the College Hall or Bar, as well as lunching privileges on High Table.Car Parking: Car parking may be available at our Newnham House car park, although it is not guaranteed. Further parking is available at the Leckhampton site. Tax Free Childcare Scheme: The College operates the Government’s childcare scheme, which has replaced the previous childcare voucher scheme. ................
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