New Job Vacancies at Bradfield Consulting

We are resourcing for a Manager, Marketing and Corporate Communications for our client, an education Trust Council, whose aim is to deliver a world-class education to children in all facets of its operations.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will act as the first point of contact between the Trust and some of its stakeholders who support the Trust in a significant way – alumni, parents, other schools, donor and the media. He/She will also be responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive and dynamic communication strategy as agreed by the Trust.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Initiate, implement and oversee the strategic marketing plan for the school.
• Develop strategies to manage the Trust’s image.
• Develop strategies to manage relationships with alumni and other stakeholders.
• Maintain a database of corporate, Trust supporters, alumni etc.
• Maintain on-going communication and information support with alumni, parents and the media.
• Providing information and up-to-date web content about the Trust for publication on the website and directories
• Liaising with the CEO and HOSs in writing and producing marketing material (brochures, posters, flyers etc) for the Schools.
• Develop in-house skills for marketing
• Develop a termly marketing action plan for the Schools to support pupils recruitment and retention.
• Selection and ordering of promotional merchandise for exhibitions and for use as corporate gifts
• Proactively searching out information for PR purposes and writing press releases in line with the Trust policy.
• Liaison with, and providing information to, the media and arranging interviews with members of management where necessary in line with the Trust’s policy.
• Serve as the Trust’s primary media contact and foster relationships with media personnel to enhance the schools’ image and visibility.
• Oversee the management of the marketing and communications budget to ensure appropriate and effective spending.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong communication skills with personable appearance
• Customer Service skills
• Excellent IT proficiency skills and conversant with the use of social media
• Ability to think strategically
• Strong Interpersonal skills/Team Player
• Creativity and innovative skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Fundraising expertise
• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Candidate should have a minimum of 10years work experience in marketing and branding.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, marketing, public relations preferred. Graduate degree in a related field is desirable.
• Experience must include strategic planning, communications planning and management, marketing and media relations.
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills including the ability to clearly present recommendations and ideas to summarize complex issues.

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We are resourcing for a Project Co-coordinator for our client, an education Trust Council, whose aim is to deliver a world-class education to children in all facets of its operations.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will oversee the planning, implementation, and tracking of specific projects and ensuring that specified deliverables and objectives are achieved. In addition, he/she will coordinate and manage the long-term development plans with respect to the buildings, infrastructure and facilities of the Trust Council.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Define the scope of the project in collaboration with the Projects Committee and executive management
• Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project
• Determine the resources (time, money, equipment, etc.) required to complete the project
• Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities
• Review the project schedule with Projects Committee, executive management and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revise the schedule as required
• Determine the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion
• Oversee the execution of the project according to the project plan
• Submit progress reports on the project to the Projects Committee and executive management
• Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality
• Liaise with all Departments/Committees of the Trust on all matters relating to projects.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Project Management skills
• Excellent IT proficiency skills
• Strong Interpersonal skills/Team Player
• Dynamic and Result Oriented
• Creativity and innovative skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills with personable appearance
• Leadership skills/ Able to lead a wide span of direct and dual reports
• Eye for detail, design and aesthetics.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• B.Sc Civil Engineering or any other related field
• Strong Construction Industry background with a minimum of 7years work experience. 
• 3-5 years of experience supporting Project Managers in the delivery of development projects
• Knowledge of the building development/redevelopment industry
• Familiarity with construction methods and the building codes