Dear Applicant,
Thank you very much for your interest in the role of Communications Assistant at Kneehigh.
Included in this application pack is background information on
Kneehigh’s recent work, a job description, a person specification, an application form, and equal opportunities monitoring form.
To apply please complete the application form, referring closely to the person specification, and send to office@kneehigh.co.uk
, or Kneehigh, 15 Walsingham Place, Truro, Cornwall,
TR1 2RP. Please do not send CVs.
Kneehigh is committed to its equal opportunities policy. We are committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination, be it based on race, nationality, class, sex, disability, sexual orientation, beliefs or age, both through our projects and employment practices, all stages of recruitment or selection processes, working practices, conditions of work and allocation of resources. To monitor our recruitment processes we also ask you to complete the equal opportunities monitoring form. This information is for monitoring purposes only and is separated on receipt of applications.
If you wish to discuss the position before applying, please do not hesitate to contact me on
01872 267910, although I will be on annual leave until 5 th January.
Closing Date for applications is 9am Friday 9 th January . We intend to hold interviews on
Friday 16 th January in Truro .
Yours sincerely
Charlotte Bond
General Manager

“To be truly universal, you have to be truly local” Joan Miro
Kneehigh remains a unique company. Our mission is to bring innovative, accessible and excellent world-class work to Cornwall, the nation and the world.
The Three strands of work that define how the company operates are:
1. Kneehigh On Tour: the touring of our work, both nationally and internationally
2. Kneehigh Asylum: our mobile venue where we make and present our work.
3. Kneehigh Rambles: our work with communities in Cornwall and the south west.
On Tour:
Tristan & Yseult
US Tour Spring 2015: California, Boston, Houston
Dead Dog in a Suitcase (& other love songs)
UK Tour Autumn 2015 to be announced.
Asylum:
Summer 2015 at The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Cornwall (programme to be announced).
Rambles:
Helston and the Lizard Spring 2015.
Summer/Autumn programme to be announced.
Rebecca in association with David Pugh and Dafydd Rogers
UK Tour Spring and Autumn 2015
For more information about Kneehigh please visit www.kneehigh.co.uk

Core
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Be the first point of contact for the company via social media, e-mail and telephone.
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Manage a small archive of communications material.
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Respond to requests for images, copy, interviews etc. from agencies and partners
(non campaign)
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Work with Emma Rice (Joint Artistic Director) to implement, monitor and evaluate agreed brand guidelines and company ‘personality’ across all internal and external communications material.
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Ensure that accurate audience and communications data is kept and that Kneehigh complies with data protection and all other statutory requirements.
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Collect data from venues.
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Manage and update the company website.
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Create and distribute the monthly ebulletin ‘Field Notes’.
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Manage and update Facebook, Twitter and other social media.
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Develop and update content for the Members area on the website.
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Create and distribute Newscards to the Friends scheme.
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Analyse and regularly report on communications reach.
Campaigns
To support Makes Three (marketing Agency) in the delivery of production campaigns, in particular:
On Tour
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Co-ordinate with the Assistant Producer to support tour campaigns
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Collect weekly sales reports from venues and update team.
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Co-ordinate the Joint Artistic Director, Assistant Producer and Marketing Agency to produce the programme.
Asylum
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Support the distribution of communications print and signage locally and on site.
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Support with market research, partnerships, promotions and competitions.
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Support and be part of the FOH team.
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Co-ordinate the Joint Artistic Director, Assistant Producer and Marketing Agency to produce the programme.
Challenge Fund Project
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Assist in the development of a project plan and timeline.
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Administrate and co-ordinate content makers and web designers for new web-site.
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Administrate and co-ordinate CPD programme in Cornwall and other national venues.

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Collect and analyse feedback.
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Prepare evaluation reports.
General
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To be aware of current communications trends and ensure that Kneehigh is able to take advantage of new communications opportunities as they arise.
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To work with other core staff to maximise opportunities for raising funds.
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Assist with and represent Kneehigh at performances of Kneehigh shows, gala, fundraising and networking events.
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Assist other members of the team as required and in agreement with the General
Manager.
Essential Skills and Experience:
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Great written, verbal and visual communications skills
* An interest in digital communications and social media
* Attention to detail
* Good administrative and IT skills
* A passion for the arts
Desirable Skills and Experience:
* Demonstrable knowledge or experience of working on digital or IT projects.
* Experience of working to financial targets
* Full driving license.
* Prior knowledge of Kneehigh and its work.
* A degree level qualification.
Contract
This is a fixed term contract for 12 months.
Salary
£16, 000.
Hours
This is a fulltime position (40 hrs per week). Evening and weekend work will be required to attend performances, networking or fundraising events.
Location
Cornwall: Kneehigh’s offices are based in Truro, the rehearsal barns are located in Gorran
Haven. The Communications Assistant will also be required to travel within the UK for events, meetings with other Kneehigh staff and organisations.
Training and Professional Development
Appropriate training will be made available to the successful candidate.