AoC Sport is the lead membership organisation for college sport and physical activity and is an Association of Colleges (AoC) subsidiary company.

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1 AoC Sport is the lead membership organisation for college sport and physical activity and is an Association of Colleges (AoC) subsidiary company. AoC Sport encourages and supports every student to participate in sport and physical activity as an integrated part of their college experience. Offering a range of specialist advice, training and events, AoC Sport champions a whole-organisation, cross-curricular approach to physical activity, which results in dynamic college communities, healthy students and an economic boost to the bottom line. AoC Sport was formed following the merger of British Colleges Sport (BCS), the nglish Colleges Football Association (CFA) and the Association of Colleges (AoC) sport policy team in August The CFA brand was retained and now represents AoC Sport s football delivery arm as part of the long-term successful partnership with The Football Association. JOB SCRIPTION Marketing and Communications Officer (AoC Sport) Job Purpose: To manage and develop internal and external marketing and communications for AoC Sport, producing high quality resources, publications and content, which promote the benefits of college sport and physical activity and the work of the organisation epartment/ irectorate AoC Sport Reports To Managing irector, AoC Sport Indirectly reports to Head of Communications People Management Monetary Responsibility irect Reports: none Indirect Reports: none Budget: communications and marketing budget Risk Management: risk in errors in content of external publications 1 P a g e Job Title: Marketing and Communications Officer (AoC Sport)

2 xternal Key Contacts Internal Key Contacts Leisure trade press and publications Sport ngland National Governing Bodies of Sport and other national sport organisations (in relation to their publications / comms officers) AoC Sport staff All AoC depts., in particular the AoC Comms team and the Public Affairs department. Also regular liaison with marketing and sponsorship team within AoC Create. Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities: 1. Produce and manage the implementation of an annual marketing and communications plan for AoC Sport, which in turn will feed into AoC Sport s annual operational business plan. Consult with the AoC Comms team and ensure that the AoC Sport plan compliments wider AoC comms objectives. 2. Work with colleagues across AoC, colleges and external partners to identify opportunities to promote both the work of the organisation and college sport and physical activity. 3. esign and implement regular sport communications and updates to members and other key stakeholders, including fortnightly e-newsletters, weekly policy briefings, ad hoc Facebook and LinkedIn posts, and daily Tweeter and Instagram content. 4. nsure sport communications are consistent in tone of voice and messaging, and adhere to AoC and AoC Sport brand guidelines. 5. Promote all AoC Sport events and services, using existing and new promotional materials to ensure a high quality, professional look and feel. 6. Manage the production of key AoC Sport publications, including the annual impact report and Sport Key Facts and contribute to generic AoC publications as required. 7. Undertake in-house design work and layout jobs, and outsource more complex design jobs to external agencies, as required. Manage these projects, including budget management, and liaise with printers and designers. 8. Write, edit and proofread articles, briefings, reports and other copy, as required. 9. evelop appropriate documents, reports and methods of disseminating 2 P a g e Job Title: Marketing and Communications Officer (AoC Sport)

3 research relating to sports development. 10. ngage with the AoC Comms team through attendance at team meetings, regular dialogue with individuals in the team and gaining approvals for major communications. 11. Maintain all sections of the AoC Sport website and AoC Sport National Championships website, and manage the content of the sport pages of the AoC website, delegating website administration to the appropriate administrative officer. 12. Liaise with the Sport ngland F team and other funding partners regarding all communications to colleges, especially with regards to the promotion of Sport ngland funded projects. PRSON SPCIFICATION Competencies Competency Min Level for the job (Level 0-4) ffective behavioural examples (taken from the Core Competency Framework) Working with others 2 ngages with others to better understand their requirements and develops appropriate solutions/improvements Is consistently helpful, positive and collaborative Communicating with others 2 ngages and shares information with colleagues, internal and external audiences to support agreed courses of action Clarifies important messages and issues and uses appropriate language Influencing 2 Challenges inappropriate behaviours 3 P a g e Job Title: Marketing and Communications Officer (AoC Sport)

4 Making effective decisions 2 Brave about making decisions that combine data, experience and intuition. Can act or make decisions when detail is uncertain Acts with confidence and under own steam within acceptable parameters. Analysing and interpreting information 2 Applies specialist and detailed expertise. Uses technology and other relevant information and resources to achieve work objectives Planning and organising 1 Meets performance standards and objectives Taking personal responsibility 2 Challenges the status quo in own and related areas. Urges managers to consider issues from a completely new perspective Upholding ethics and values 2 emonstrates passion for the work Coping with pace, setbacks and change 2 Grasps change, accepts situations and takes the opportunity to practice new skills/techniques Additional Requirements escription ssential esirable ducation/ Qualifications/ Professional Bodies GCS nglish Grade C and above, or equivalent ducated to A-level or equivalent standard A degree in related subject or equivalent or evidence of relevant continuing professional development Marketing or communications professional qualification Knowledge, skills and experience xperience of working in a marketing and communications role with experience of creating and delivering marketing and communications plans xcellent written communication, copy writing and editing skills. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, with an excellent standard of written and spoken nglish ffective project management skills and experience with the proven ability to manage projects effectively and to budget and timeframes 4 P a g e Job Title: Marketing and Communications Officer (AoC Sport)

5 Proven and demonstrable experience of editing and producing publications, managing projects, suppliers and budgets and writing for a variety of audiences and media. xcellent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, xcel, Outlook and atabases esktop publishing skills, particularly Adobe Inesign, and experience in electronic publishing. Interest in and knowledge of the Further ducation sector and Sport policy Attributes Ability to use own initiative effectively Ability to work independently, manage own workload and resolve competing demands and priorities Strong attention to detail and presentation skills emonstrates respect for equality of opportunity & diversity and works to actively promote an inclusive work environment & good working relationships amongst staff emonstrates commitment to own learning and continuous improvement through training and development Acknowledgement This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of the work performance by employees within this post. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications / experience required by employees assigned to the role. These may be subject to future amendments following appropriate consultation. 5 P a g e Job Title: Marketing and Communications Officer (AoC Sport)