Job Title: Communications and Membership Officer – Maternity Cover
Reporting to: CEO
Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary Package: Circa £33,500 (Negotiable depending on experience)
Term of Contract: Fixed Term Maternity cover from February 2016 (an earlier start may be possible) for a period of 10 months. COBIS has the discretion to renew/extend the contract
COBIS is looking to appoint a talented full time Communications and Membership Officer to join the COBIS Head Office team to provide maternity cover from February 2016. The Communications and Membership Officer will support the work of the Board and members within the growing global educational association.
The post holder:
- Will manage, design and deliver multiple communication campaigns which are designed to promote the work and global activities of members within the association and to attract and retain new members
- Will manage the online membership application process and quality assurance cycle and support schools and commercial organisations with membership enquiries
- Will promote conferences/training, networking events and COBIS membership services and to contribute to the overall efficient running of the association and the delivery of the strategic COBIS development plan
- Must be committed to the promotion of safeguarding, child protection, safer recruitment and the welfare of children, young people and adults.
Working in the busy COBIS Head Office would suit an ambitious, energetic, highly organised and client-focused individual. In addition to high standards of verbal, written and numerical articulation, the successful candidate will have a deep understanding of educational matters both in the UK and overseas, be able to demonstrate commercial acumen and will have managerial experience delivering high quality professional development/training activities and a variety of high impact professional networking events.
Application Procedure
All candidates wishing to be considered for the post are required to submit the following two documents:
- A covering letter/supporting statement, addressed to Colin Bell, COBIS CEO explaining their interest in, and suitability for the post, referring to the job description and person specification
- A CV including, explanations of any gaps in education/career, salary levels and the names and contact details of two professional referees. These need to be current or former line managers.
Completed applications are to be submitted by email to:
Miss Natalie Friend, Communications and Membership Officer - members@cobis.org.uk.
If you have any questions about the position or the role and function of COBIS, please contact Colin Bell, CEO on 0044 203 826 7190 or ceo@cobis.org.uk.
Closing Date: Sunday 13 December 2015 at 13:00 GMT
Applicants invited to interview will be informed on Monday 14 December 2015
Interview Date: Friday 18 December 2015
Interview Location: COBIS Head Office for UK-based applicants
Skype interviews may be arranged for international applicants.
To download a full job pack and to find out more about the global reach, role and function of COBIS, please click here.
COBIS is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment procedures
- Candidates must be willing to undertake Disclosure and Barring Service checks (DBS)
- A DBS check will be requested if an applicant is offered a contract of employment
- All COBIS staff are required to undertake safeguarding and child protection training
- At least two professional references, both written and verbal, will be sourced from current and former employers as appropriate. All referees need to be current or former line manager.
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