Marketing and Communications Officer

Amazing opportunity for two experienced marketing professionals to join our very passionate and local charity client. Then apply today for our outstanding position for our charity based client looking for two marketing & Communications officers to join their marketing team. As marketing & communications officer you will be responsible for delivery of marketing and communications across the company liaising with both internal and external people and companies. To be in with the chance to be successful for this role you will ideally possess a qualification within marketing and possess some experience within marketing/PR.

The Role
• Support the marketing and communications manager with the implementation and monitoring of a strategic plan for the company that will raise the organisation’s profile, potential profit and image.
• Contribute to the delivery of marketing and communications across the company, promoting services and fundraising activities to individuals, organisations and corporate bodies in line with strategic goals.
• Assist in the development and delivery of marketing and communications plans for a programme of events and other projects
• Developing and maintaining media relations.
• Identifying campaign opportunities for clients.
• Identifying opportunities to grow accounts through additional projects and increased service levels.
• Supporting the management of projects/campaigns and managing/leading on own projects/campaigns.
• Planning, delivering and leading multi-channel campaigns/projects; being the named point of contact for clients and working with them on their requirements/brief, including offering recommendations and advice where needed.
• Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on projects/campaigns.
• Monitoring the financial responsibility of agreed areas of responsibility, working within pre-determined budgetary restrictions.
• Delivering on projects/campaigns in a timely, planned and relevant manner, keeping clients fully informed at all times.
• Copywriting for different collateral, ensuring the appropriate tone of voice is used and that grammar/spelling is always correct.
• Planning, managing and delivering direct mail campaigns on time and to budget.
• Engaging in continuous professional development to ensure that you are up-to-date with current trends and practices in marketing and communications.
• Working with the digital marketing officer to develop effective and engaging digital campaigns and working with the graphic designer to develop effective and engaging artwork.
• Share general duties with the marketing and communications team as directed by the marketing and communications manager.

The person
• At least three A levels, including English and ideally professional marketing qualification or relevant experience
• Computer literacy (European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent experience)
• Previous experience of working in marketing and/or PR
• Proven track record in planning, managing and delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns, including direct marketing, from concept to delivery.
• Working with social media and digital platforms as a marketing channel
• Working to budgets, working with volunteers and working in a not-for-profit environment
• Familiarity with professionals in the health and social care sector
• Knowledge of fundraising
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Team player
• Good sense of humour
• Professional approach to work
• Assertive and the ability to multi-task
• Excellent time management skills
• Calm under pressure, well organised and efficient
• Current driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
• Flexible approach to hours of work

Benefits to you
• Full time
• Free parking
• Lovely working environment
• The potential to progress
• Pension
• Competitive salary £26,400 – £29,400dependant on experience