Communications Executive

My client, a leading Financial Services organisation based in Ipswich are seeking an experienced Communications Executive to join their established team on a PART TIME basis. With multiple office locations across Essex, the successful candidate must drive with access to their own vehicle and be prepared to travel between locations where business requires.

This role is offered over 3/4 days across 22.5 hours per week. Please note that a Friday is a mandatory day of work however, hybrid 1 day a week may considered.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing, you will deliver a wide range of marketing communications which articulate the business' key priorities and that connect with both internal and external audiences

The successful candidate will need to be creative with strong written skills. They must have the ability to research news and communications ideas, and work alongside teams throughout the company to develop solutions that help shape the communication strategy of the entire business.

This role will focus on marketing communications across a range of marketing platforms including digital marketing, staff communications and events.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and develop communications projects
• Co-ordination of all internal communications including intranet news articles, internal communications projects and staff
• Work closely with both the HR, Finance and Business Support teams to support internal communications campaigns, throughout the Group
• Work closely with the integration team to co-ordinate all communications activities for business acquisitions
• A level of support to the Digital Marketing and Campaigns Manager on the creation of content across all digital channels, particularly where campaigns span both internal and external audiences, including:

1. Website content and optimisation
2. Social media content and maintenance of the social media calendar
3. Email and Social Media campaigns

• Working with the Head of Marketing on the continual evolvement of internal communications tools and platforms including the development of the firm's intranet

Experience

• Proven track record in production of a range of collateral
• Demonstrable experience of producing high calibre written content
• Experience of digital marketing techniques including email campaigns, SEO and social media content.
• An understanding of public relations
• Strong IT skills and experience in creation of documents in Microsoft software, including Word and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of systems such as WordPress, Google Analytics, SurveyMonkey and MailChimp would be advantageous.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong copywriting, proof reading and content creation skillset is essential for this role.
• Positive team player with ability to work well with a wide range of stakeholders, internally and externally.
• A degree level or marketing related qualification is desirable.