Job title: Development Officer

This paid six-month Kickstart placement gives you the opportunity to work in one of the UK’s top online learning providers.

You will learn about international marketing and product development, and contribute to the company’s future.

About the company

The Blackford Centre is a global distance-learning business based in Frome. It aims to help people achieve their potential by giving them skills that will let them become self-employed or gain a new job.

The company has over 30 courses, ranging from copywriting to graphic design and foot health care. With learners in 80 countries worldwide, the business operates at the nexus of publishing, education and online marketing.

The company has a strong ethical stance and its philanthropic arm supports three important causes. The website is at inst.org

Training Scheme

As part of this job, you will join a training and support programme run by Edventure Frome, an award-winning education and community organisation in Frome.

The purpose of the training scheme is to help you make the most of your placement, meet other young people on placements locally, increase your employability in the green and community sector, and support you with your next steps. The training will happen every week for two hours for the duration of your placement.

Job Basics

Wage: The Real Living Wage

Hours: 25 hours a week

Working week: 9-2 Monday to Friday

Expected duration: 6 months

Application deadline: Friday 16 April 2021

Possible start: Week commencing 3rd May 

Location: 2a The Market Place, Frome BA11 1AG

Roles & responsibilities

• Product improvement
• Do internet research to find new content (video, audio, text and apps)
• Amend existing content and add/edit new material
• Commission content from subject experts
• Edit existing content
• New product development
• Assess the roles and professions that people want to get into
• Evaluate the demand for such roles
• Create a long list of possible courses
• Outline how such courses might be structured.
• Create and commission new content
• Support our philanthropic causes, through communication with stakeholders and the public
• Undertake other administrative and marketing tasks that might be required

Person specification

Desired skills

• Highly literate. Educated to degree or A level.
• The ability to write clear English
• Ability to carry out online research using Google
• Ability to handle multiple demands

Personal qualities

• An enquiring, creative mind
• Willingness to learn
• Flexibility

Desired qualifications

At least A levels. A degree would be preferable.

Things to consider

Please consider how you will travel to the place of work, particularly if you rely on public transport.

How to apply

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Please note: this paid work placement is part of the Government Kickstart Scheme, and only people aged 18-24 years old on Universal Credit can apply.