Press and Communications Manager
Location: London
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum dependent on experience.
Job type: Permanent, Full Time. Hybrid role, Monday to Friday – 34.5 hours per week.
The Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Press and Communications Manager to join the Marketing and Communications team at the Royal Academy of Dance Headquarters
The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is a global leader in dance education and training. Our mission is to inspire the world to dance. With a brand new purpose-built global headquarters in Wandsworth / Battersea, London, the RAD has a presence in 85 countries and 36 offices around the world. Established in 1920, the RAD was granted a Royal Charter in 1935. The RAD is a registered charity, a higher education establishment and an awarding body.
This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic, proactive individual to join our successful marketing and communications team. In this integral role within the marketing and communications department, you will lead a small team of two tasked with spreading the joy of dance, reaching new and diverse audiences and creating promotional opportunities for our loyal and dedicated network of dance teachers across the globe.
We are passionate about providing a positive workplace culture. While time in our accessible London (Wandsworth / Battersea) office will be required, we operate a hybrid model of in-person and remote working. Staff discounts on dance and fitness classes and wellbeing resources, plus events and volunteering opportunities enhance the RAD experience.
We have been teaching the world to dance for over 100 years and believe passionately in its power to transform lives for the better. Interested in the RAD’s past, present and future? We would love to hear from you!
Benefits:
We offer 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff), contributory pension scheme, access to the Perkbox discounts platform – including an Employee Assistance Programme, WeCare scheme, Bupa cash plan, life assurance, season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme. We also have a range of lunchtime activities including book club, street dance, Pilates and a craft club.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
*Closing date: 31st October 2022 at 10am.
*Interview dates: 3rd & 4th November 2022.
We have been teaching the world to dance for over 100 years and believe passionately in its power to transform lives for the better. Interested in the RAD’s past, present and future? We would love to hear from you!
Please click apply for this role, you will then be emailed an application form to complete, steps detailing how to complete including a concise personal statement on how you meet the person specification and what excites you about this role, with ‘Press and Communications Manager’ in the subject line. CVs are only accepted in support of a completed application form. Must have Right to Work in the UK.
Candidates with previous experience and job titles of; Marketing Manager, Marketing Executive, Marketing, PR Coordinator, PR Executive, Public Relations Coordinator, Public Relations Executive, PR Supervisor, Public Relations Manager, Comms Manager, Marketing Communications Manager, Press Manager, PR Consultant will also be considered.
