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Got a knack for great comms and love the creative industries? Come work with a great team of passionate creatives. C+B is growing and that means we need to find a new team member who is keen to join a fun, supportive, and motivated team dedicated to helping creative professionals and organisations achieve their business goals. MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR We need a highly-organised, efficient, and friendly person who is ready to take on the responsibility of project managing our education programs both in-house and online. You'll be adept at analysing data and reporting on the success of our wide range of programs, and available to support and assist our Head of Education...
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