Work for us: Administration and Communications Executive – Maternity Cover
Administration and Communications Executive – Maternity Cover
Employer: MyCharleston, mycharlestondance.com
Location: Brighton/Work from home
Salary: £15 an hour – 8-10 hours a week
Role Starts: March/April 2025- 9 Months with possible extension
Sector: Administration/ Editorial/Marketing
Attendance: Part-Time
Contract Type: Freelance contract to cover a period of maternity leave
About us
MyCharleston run dance classes, workshops, performances and events all themed on the 1920’s. We run 11 classes in the South East, working with freelance teachers. We also train and license teachers to run MyCharleston classes in other locations. We have weekly online classes online on Zoom which connects us to a wider audience. All our classes are run as six-week courses which students book and pay for in advance. We create video tutorials for both Teachers and students to learn the content for that course. We have a vibrant community of dancers both locally and through our social media channels.
Job Description:
We are currently looking for someone who can take the lead on communications, is familiar with Mailchimp and managing a client database. You will work closely with the Creative Director to make sure day to day tasks are completed, inboxes are cleared and that all enquiries and leads are followed up. You will work with them around planning events and products and support them in diary management, marketing and sales. We are looking for someone who is highly organized and efficient who can help manage the Creative Director to ensure the business side of the company runs smoothly while their Business partner is on Maternity leave. We are looking for someone who is that second eye, who will notice when a task has been forgotten and see that it is dealt with. The ideal candidate is someone who is confident, has excellent initiative and would enjoy working as part of small and lively dance company.
Responsibilities:
Office administration: Managing enquires, bookings, raising invoices and assisting the Company Director on day-to-day tasks including tracking sales figures and meeting targets.
Website Management: Content writing and building new pages
Delivering E-Marketing campaigns through Mailchimp, Squarespace and MailMerge
Assisting social media accounts: Creating and scheduling posts on all social media platforms.
Writing editorial content for the website blog
Profile required:
Proven digital marketing experience
Good working knowledge: Squarespace, Mailchimp, Canva, Photoshop and MS Office
An active interest in dance and a desire to support a small creative business
Willingness to learn new techniques and skills
Studied a relevant degree/apprenticeship
How to apply
Please apply with CV and a covering letter highlighting relevant experience and tell us what you think you would bring to the role. Enquiries and applications should be directed to Elena Burslem, Managing Director, hello@mycharlestondance.com
Provisional Start Date: March/April
This role is offered on part- time basis, with exact working patterns to be negotiated with the successful candidate. The role is offered on a fixed-term basis to cover a period of maternity leave. The anticipated term of the contract is a period of 9 months, from End of March/April 2025 to Jan/Feb 2026 or the earlier return of the postholder.
The role is a freelance contract, and you will work remotely from home but will be required to travel to Brighton on occasions for meetings. When working from home, you will need access to internet, a computer and telephone.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job Types: Part-time, Freelance
Pay: £15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 10 per week
Benefits:
Flexitime
Work from home
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work Location: Remote
Application deadline: 28/02/2025