Outreach Assistant

We are currently recruiting for an Outreach Assistant on a contract basis to provide administrative support to the Head of Outreach.  This role can be worked flexibly, e.g. two full days per week, or 14 hours spread over multiple days, on site at our Beaconsfield campus. Our Outreach programme involves various activities to help a wide range of people from school leavers to adults looking for a way into the industry to discover new and less well-known aspects of the film, television and games industries, seeking to improve access to underrepresented groups.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible to: Head of Outreach

Purpose of role:

To provide administrative and events assistance to the Head of Outreach in the planning and delivery of a range of NFTS events throughout the year.

Core duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with the planning and delivery of events including all related administrative duties.
• Assist with the recruitment and supervision of students for events.
• Liaise with external contacts/attendees.
• Monitor department email inbox and deal with online and phone enquiries.
• Assist with research to develop the Access NFTS scheme.
• Assist with the planning and delivery of all events.
• Assist with monitoring the impact of Access NFTS through inputting and analyzing data.
• Create and/or circulate regular e-newsletters.
• Create posts for Outreach Workplace group.

Essential skills

• Educated to A-Level (or equivalent).
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and able to multi-task and prioritise effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to collect, gather, analyze and present information clearly and concisely.
• An excellent command of English (spelling and grammar).
• Computer literate, with capability in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Excellent time management skills.

Desirable skills:

• Knowledge of the media / creative industries (Film, TV, Games).
• Knowledge of Eventbrite software and Google Forms/Drive.
• Event organisation experience.
• Knowledge of / Interest in Outreach.

Person specification:

• Enthusiastic, proactive and hard-working – a ‘positive can-do attitude’.
• Able to work on own initiative.
• Bright and self-motivated.
• Polite, confident and personable.
• Able to work well as part of a team.
• Able to work flexibly.