We are very pleased to be working with our client in Harlow in their search for an experienced Marketing and Communications Executive.

They are currently seeking a Marketing professional to join their friendly team on a fixed term contract which will be for a period of up to 12 months and they are seeking a candidate who is available immediately or on a maximum of one week's notice.

Our established client have a reputation for being a supportive organisation who are keen to develop their employees to reach their full potential. They are also very proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice who have attained the Gold Standard Investors in People award. 

This role will encompass all aspects of marketing, communication and events and they are seeking a candidate who has a marketing qualification coupled with the relevant work experience. 

Marketing:

• Develop and implement marketing campaigns and initiatives.  This will include direct mail, advertising, social media and digital channels as appropriate.
• Oversee the design, content, production and delivery to target dates of various printed materials (both internal and external), including the Annual Report and Accounts, in conjunction with key stakeholders before submitting to the Marketing Manager and Head of Communications for sign off.
• Evaluate and report the effectiveness of campaigns to the Marketing Manager on a monthly basis.
• Arrange for the timely distribution of literature requests received from ad hoc mailings, updating our internal database as required.
• Ensure Brand Guidelines are followed, which includes 'tone of voice' and accessibility for all literature and materials produced.
• Maintain the Marketing budget records and raise purchase orders as required.

Exhibitions:

• Manage the national exhibition programme taking responsibility for the relevant budget.
• Arrange for packs to be collated and sent to any appropriate events that are being attended.
• Attend and act as Stand Manager, taking responsibility for any situation requiring an immediate decision.
• Set up and dismantle the stand.
• Evaluate and report on visitor statistics, queries raised and staff feedback.

Internal Communications:

• Research and draft features for the quarterly staff magazine, in consultation with the Marketing Manager.
• Collate and draft items to be included in the weekly E-news bulletin.
• Update, draft, add and approve content, liaising with stakeholders as necessary and referring new content to the Marketing Manager for sign-off.
• Collate monthly statistics.

Website:

• Update, draft, add and approve content on the website, liaising with stakeholders as necessary and referring new content to the Marketing Manager for sign-off.
• Prepare monthly web statistics report and distribute to key stakeholders.
• Monitor weekly SEO report, make recommendations to Marketing Manager and implement agreed changes to improve website SEO.
• Take part in UAT for technical development of the website.

Other:

• Co-ordinate editorial/entries into relevant directories and publications, as required.
• Maintain business continuity documents, including emergency contact lists, reviewing as needed.
• Provide general help, advice and assistance, both internally and externally, on any Marketing issues, as required.

Location:

• Although based in Harlow, the job holder will be required to travel around the UK from time to time to attend various exhibitions, events and presentations.   This will involve occasionally overnight stays and working outside of normal office hours (including weekends).