Kortext - The UK’s #1 student learning content and engagement platform
Job Title - Creative & Product Communications Manager
Kortext was founded with the purpose to empower the next generation of difference-makers through teaching and learning. In a little over five years, we became the UK’s leading personal learning platform and supplier of digital textbooks. We are continuing to see large-scale growth as the need for online teaching and learning increases rapidly.
Kortext has a global reach, and we are growing rapidly with more than 2,000 universities around the world using the Kortext platform. We host over 2 million digital books from over 4,500 publishers available to Kortext customers via our web and mobile app.
What are we looking for?

• Produce outstanding written, verbal communications and presentations in a number of formats and software applications.
• Work under pressure in a fast-paced environment meeting tight deadlines.
• Understand the requirements and needs of multiple audiences.
• Understand local and international customs and cultures to produce effective communication to a global audience.
• Research and curate content and follow the latest developments in the Global Education sector.
• Manage key projects such as RFP’s, tenders and other key communications efforts.
• Create communication templates and other standardised documentation.
• Assist Senior Management and the Marketing Team to shape corporate communication strategy.
• Proof reading and fact-checking key communications.

Kortext Competencies
We have five leadership competencies within our business that are essential to our culture and that you will need to both demonstrate and role model:

• Agility & Adaptability
• Accountability
• Advanced Communication & Collaboration Skills
• Social & Emotional Intelligence
• Transformative Thinking & Awareness

Any experience in any of the following areas would be highly beneficial:
Education

• BA/MA in relevant field (Philosophy/Literature/History/Journalism /Marketing/Psychology)
• Previous experience in the field would be advantageous but exceptional newly qualified graduates will be considered.
• The ability to speak and write in multiple languages would be highly advantageous.
• Experience and exposure to working, learning and communicating in diverse cultural environments.

Technical Skills

• Outstanding verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Keen eye for detail and the ability to proof-read and fact-check with extreme accuracy.
• Excellent project management and co-ordination skills with the ability to work tight deadlines.
• Advanced skills with key corporate communications applications (email, word, gSuite, PowerPoint …etc).

Personal Characteristics

• Proven abilities to take initiative and be innovative.
• Self-starter and with ability the effectively manage their own time and work schedule.
• Be prepared to go the extra mile.
• Committed to excellence and capable of making tough decisions where necessary.
• Comfortable with remote work environment.
• Confident communicator and inquisitive nature.
• Dynamic Individual who embraces change and see problems as challenges to solve.

What’s great about the team?

Why choose us?
Equal Opportunity Employer
Kortext is committed to providing an inclusive working environment where our employees can be themselves and everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We value difference and know that a diverse community makes for greater innovation and brings a breadth of skills, experience and perspectives. We encourage everyone to apply ??
Accommodation
We’re here to help and want to ensure you have a positive experience throughout our recruitment process. We recognise that everyone is unique and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any accommodation.
Work environment
Friendly, Casual Dress, Remote work opportunities
Charity involvement
Kortext is a proud supporter of and are actively engaged with charities such as: Race for Good, Girl Raising and Student Minds
We understand that flexibility benefits our people, our teams and our business, wherever possible we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to home and remote working.
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