Start: w/c 9th June 2025
Location: Remote
Commitment: 15 hours a week
Fee: £8,250.00
Contract: 9 months (with potential for extension dependent on funding)
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 23rd April 2025 at 5pm
Interview date: Friday 16th May 2025 (online)
About Leeds33
Leeds33 (formerly known as LeedsCEP) was established in September 2017 in response to Arts Council England’s Cultural Education Challenge and is part of a national network of Local Cultural Education Partnerships (LCEPs).
LCEPs are a partnership of arts and cultural organisations, educational institutions, local authorities and other stakeholders committed to developing cultural learning opportunities for children and young people in their local area. They exist across the country in different local authorities and respond to local need and context.
Leeds33 works strategically to drive a joined-up cultural offer locally, to share resources and bring about a more coherent, visible, cultural education offer for children and young people in the city. We have a wide and growing membership of organisations through our mailing list, from across the cultural, education, and community sectors which cover all geographical areas of Leeds.
About the Role
Leeds33 is looking for a Comms Coordinator to support communications for the organisation. This role is remote and for 15 hours a week. Hours can be split across more than two days if preferred to suit the candidate’s schedule.
Tasks include:
- Producing the monthly Leeds33 newsletter – this includes writing copy and researching relevant sector news and opportunities to share
- Managing the mailing list
- Managing social media channels – this includes creating content with support from the Manager and sharing relevant posts from partners
- Supporting any wider comms strategies for the partnership, including but not limited to producing a Comms Plan
- Attending meetings as required – this includes a regular meeting with the Leeds33 Manager
- Supplying quarterly engagement analytics on our comms via a short, written report
- Any other tasks deemed relevant to the role
Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for a range of audiences
- Organised individual who is able to meet deadlines
- Experience writing copy for blogs and newsletters
- Experience in creating content for and managing social media accounts
- Experience using MailChimp and popular social media platforms
- Experience using WordPress and updating websites
- A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
Desirable Criteria:
- An interest in cultural education
- Understanding of Leeds’ cultural and creative sector
- Experience of communicating with schools
- Experience in writing Comms Plans and reporting back digital engagements
How to Apply
Please submit your interest by sending your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to [email protected] with ‘Comms Coordinator Application’ in the email subject by Wednesday 23rd April 2025 by 5pm. Please provide the contact details for two references.
Interviews will take place online on Friday 16th May 2025.
If you haven’t heard back by this date, please presume that your application has been unsuccessful.
A discussion will be held with the successful candidate as to whether payment is made as a freelance fee or via payroll.
Access and Reasonable Adjustments
Leeds33 is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities, and ages.
If you require any access support during the application process, please let us know. If another format or application process would be more accessible for you, such as video or audio, please contact [email protected] who will make the appropriate arrangements. If invited to interview, we will ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments.
Thank you for your interest in applying to work with Leeds33!
