Communications Assistant

You will contribute to the efficient running of the team by setting up and improving administrative systems, servicing and event-managing internal and external business meetings and co-ordinating administrative processes. You will carry out a range of tasks, including compiling distribution and contact lists, drafting basic briefings and engaging copy, identifying key influencers and conversations in social media and the analysis, categorising and segmenting of audience figures.

You will provide personal assistance and administrative support to the South East Senior Manager Advocacy and Communications, promoting optimal use of time by coordinating meetings, and making travel arrangements and ensuring that the Senior Manager is well briefed in advance.

You will support the Communications Officer with managing and updating the customer relationship management (CRM) system, and will share responsibility for the distribution of the daily press cuttings. In addition, you will be responsible for desk base research projects, collating information and presenting results.

You will assist with the organisation of stakeholder events when required.

You will combine your ability to plan and prioritise with flexibility and a curiosity to work beyond this area of work, contributing to areas outside of your daily responsibilities within the Advocacy and Communications team’s activities.

Finally, you will contribute to the organisation’s commitment to diversity and its implications for arts and culture, promoting a diversity perspective in all aspects of the post’s objectives and activities.