Communications & Marketing Executive
Hours: 22.5 hours
Salary: £15,202 (£25,000 FTE)
Location: Brighton (Hybrid) Option to work across our centres across West Sussex, Brighton & Hove
Closing Date: 4th April 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Please note that we are unable to accept sponsorship applications and you will need the Right to Work in the UK.
About The Role
We are looking for someone who has a talent for creativity and a flair for producing engaging content, who excels in a fast-paced world of communications and marketing. We are currently seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Communications and Marketing Executive. In this role, you will be instrumental in elevating the visibility of Age UK West Sussex, Brighton and Hove and effectively communicating our mission to a diverse audience. Your responsibilities will include content creation, strategic planning, collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, and project management. You will need experience of using social media platforms, CRM systems, Canva (or similar), website updates using Wordpress, Hootsuite, Mailchimp and Adobe Packages.
If you believe you have the skills, passion, and innovative mindset to drive impactful campaigns and assets, and engage audiences effectively, then we want to hear from you!
This is a hybrid position primarily based in Brighton, with the option to work from any of our centres (Bognor Regis, Haywards Heath, Horsham or Brighton), as well as to work from home on a regular basis, with occasional travel for meetings.
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Key Responsibilities:
Content Creation:
- Develop engaging content for various platforms including social media, websites, newsletters, and press releases.
- Oversee social media channels to enhance brand awareness and engagement.
- Create accessible content formats tailored to diverse audiences, particularly older individuals.
- Assist other departments by producing content aligned with organisational objectives.
Planning and Monitoring:
- Contribute to the development of an annual communications calendar, identifying strategic opportunities throughout the year.
- Provide data insights to monitor key performance indicators and support reporting requirements.
Collaboration:
- Serve as a point of contact for marketing inquiries and collaborate across departments to align efforts with organisational goals.
- Oversee media inquiries and external content requests.
- Support the Fundraising team in generating compelling content for fundraising initiatives.
- Participate in event planning and promotion.
Project Management:
- Create impactful stories through service case studies and ensure compliance with permissions and confidentiality.
- Oversee updates to marketing materials and maintain a photo library.
If you feel you have the passion for the role but may not have all the skills we’d love to talk to you, so please do get in contact.
If you need help with submitting an application, please do email recruitment@ageukwestsussex.org.uk and we will contact you to help.
Benefits
At AUKWSBH we value our people and as such our staff benefits include:
- Flexible Working Option
- Enhanced weekend rates
- Ongoing professional training and development
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff)
- Eligible for Blue Light discount scheme
- BUPA Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Part of an inclusive and committed team
- Ability to make a genuine positive difference to people’s lives
- 4% auto enrolment pension with Life Assurance
About AUKWSBH
We are an ageing population and many older people have no one else but us, AUKWSBH are passionate about inspiring and enabling people in West Sussex, Brighton & Hove to Love Later Life by providing . We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Age UK West Sussex, Brighton and Hove..
We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best. so please contact us should you require any adjustments to allow you to apply/undertake your role.
To apply please download an application form https://www.ageuk.org.uk/westsussexbrightonhove/get-involved/work-for-us/ or email your CV to recruitment@ageukwestsussex.org.uk
Should you be successful, you will be subject to a variety of checks, including DBS and references.
