This job is fixed term until 31st December 2021 due to funding.

Works Better Enhanced has been developed in response to a Leeds City Region (LCR) European Structural Investment Fund (ESIF) call for the ‘Local Flexibilities for Reducing Unemployment’ provision. 

Works Better Enhanced is designed to be inclusive to disadvantaged residents. It will identify and address the barriers faced by all age groups seeking employment, irrespective of background and personal circumstance. The project provides a personalised, holistic service offering a comprehensive and innovative matrix of support activities. This will be combined with an effective referral process to specialist support agencies where necessary.

Led by Kirklees Council, Works Better Enhanced is managed by Kirklees Council it is delivered across the Kirklees District in partnership with Fusion Housing, Paddock Community Trust, Proper Job Theatre Company and Kirklees Neighbourhood Housing. Delivery will run until September 2022.

Works Better Enhanced is receiving up to £3,113,574 of funding from the European Social Fund as part of the 2014-2020 European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme in England.

ESF funds help local areas stimulate their economic development by investing in projects which will support innovation, businesses, skills development, job creation, social inclusion and local community regenerations.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Marketing Officer with attention to detail and a passion for creating marketing campaigns to support the promotion of the programme to help achieve our objectives.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities will include

• Lead on the delivery of the Works Better marketing / Communication Strategy
• Co-ordinate and arranges project events
• Attend networking meetings
• Carry out all social media activity on behalf of the programme
• Ensure that all ESIF marketing guidelines are adhered to
• Update web site as required
• Support day to day contract management of marketing commission
• Input and Extract of data on Evolutive
• Ensure partner compliance with Branding guidelines
• Create content for publicity materials / case studies
• Completion and filing of project paperwork
• Collation of all publicity materials electronically and in hard copy format as required to meet audit requirements.
• Completion of the Document Register

Works Better Enhanced is receiving up to £3,113,574 of funding from the European Social Fund as part of the 2014-2020 European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme in England.

The Department for Work and Pensions is the Managing Authority for the England European Social Fund programme. Established by the European Union, the European Social Fund helps local areas stimulate their economic development by investing in projects which will support skills development, employment and job creation, social inclusion and local community regenerations.

For more information visit https://www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding

Interviews will be on 28th and 29th September 2020.

Closing date  

13 September 2020, 11:55 PM

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Related information

Job Profile & Summary Sheet.pdf – 295KB