Marketing Communications Officer

Marketing Communications and PR Officer

A leading organisation based in Newtownabbey, are currently seeking an experienced Marketing Communications and PR Officer to join their team.

This is a Full-Time, Permanent Position (with Hybrid Working).

Working hours: Mon – Fri 37.5 hours per week.

With a salary of £29,859 - £38,046 per annum (dependent on experience).

Job Role:

You will be responsible for contributing to the delivery of a full range of proactive marketing and communication activities across the business to support the delivery of the organisation’s strategic and corporate objectives.

Essential Criteria:

• Possess a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a wide range of Marketing/Communications/ PR activities.
• A degree in a relevant discipline e.g. Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Business Studies or an equivalent level 6 qualification, as per the UK qualifications framework in a relevant discipline. (consideration will be given to applicants who do not hold a degree in a relevant discipline but who can demonstrate at least 3 years relevant experience).
• Good planning and project management skills.
• Maintain a high standard of quality and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal – with the ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Full driving license and access to a car (please note relevant business insurance will be required on commencement of employment).
• Flexibility and availability to carry out from time-to-time duties outside of the normal working pattern and in addition to basic contracted hours.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the Director of Policy and Development in the development of marketing communications plans and strategies to support delivery of the business strategy.
• To support in the preparation of promotional materials working alongside services teams and delivering on the brand management in the production of all digital and print assets.
• To work within the annual budget and to secure value for money support services e.g. design & artwork specialists, print suppliers and videographers.
• Develop, implement, manage and report on marketing communication campaigns to support the delivery of key services and the annual marketing communications plan. This includes development of key messaging and content (including writing copy, coordinating photography, video and graphics) online and offline advertising and media coverage.
• To work alongside the Digital and social media Officer to maintain and update the organisation’s website and support with messaging and content creation for the social media messaging across the organisation.
• To evaluate the effectiveness of any activity using a variety of metrics and prepare reports with appropriate recommendations.
• To keep up to date with external insight and internal reviews of services to inform the Director of Policy and Development and support in the future development of plans.
• To build awareness of the businesses work in both jurisdictions, NI and ROI and to be proactive and innovative in identifying, organising and maximising PR opportunities.
• To secure press coverage and be comfortable in delivering engaging and relevant stories for the media.
• To be proactive in building the company engagement function in partnership with service teams which aims to give the people who engage in our services a voice through showcasing services.