Marketing Communications Executive

Our client a very well-established international membership organisation is seeking a Marketing Communications Executive to work on a pro rata basis in Newcastle City Centre. The organisation was founded over 200 years ago and has over 95,000 members and has 10 offices in the UK alone with many more worldwide. We are seeking a Marketing Communications Executive who will provide clear, creative and engaging communication with our clients North East and Yorkshire & Humber members and external audiences ranging from young children to policy makers. We are seeking an applicant that can work 21.75 hours per week Monday to Friday between 09:15am and 17:30 however there is flexibility on when these weekly total hours are achieved between these parameters. The ideal candidate would have a degree in Marketing and either be working towards chartership or already hold their CIM this is not essential but preferable. Applicants that have already worked in this role before or operated at a higher level are preferable due to the level of support and size of the local team we are seeking a self-starter with a lot of get up and go and proven experience within this field of work. The role: Duties and Responsibilities: * Raise the profile and impact of the organisation through initiatives that engage members and stakeholders * Develop and implement North East / Yorkshire & Humber’s communications strategy * Support the education outreach programme within the regions by development of appropriate collateral and promotion of educational events * Build relationships with local media outlets and external organisations to raise the profile of the organisations activities and associated industry specific news and events. * Support the organisations volunteers in the promotion of events and activities to maximise attendance. * Organise and promote high quality regional competitions and awards * Lead communications activities for regional events such as the Annual Awards organisations President’s visits * Edit and distribute fortnightly e-news, maintain website pages and produce PowerPoint presentations * Negotiate with suppliers and produce leaflets and exhibition materials to include editorial and management of design, print and distribution * Maintain a database of key contacts in the North East and Yorkshire and Humber What we are looking for: Essential skills: * Experience of marketing communications, media relations and external relations is essential * Some experience of organising, administering, coordinating and marketing events, from inception to delivery, is essential. * Meticulous attention to detail, with good proof reading and editing skills * Strong oral and written communications skills * Strong project management skills are desirable * Strong supporting ICT capabilities with knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) also Jotform, Canva, Adobe Publisher as well as social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, twitter etc. Highly desirable skills: * Strong web Content Management Systems (CMS) skills and electronic publishing * Experience with applications commonly used in PR activities such as media contact database management systems and news monitoring services * Experience of using Desk to Publishing software (e.g. InDesign), databases and HTML coding * Project management skills The benefits of the role include: * £17,100 Salary Pro-rata (equivalent to £28,500 full time) * 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata) * Shutdown over Christmas period * Annual £100 allowance towards your wellbeing * Up to eight per cent of salary contributed to a personal pension scheme * 24-hour employee support line * Death in service benefit equivalent to one year’s salary * Interest free season ticket loan * Cycle to work scheme * Big Gym membership savings with the Gym Flex scheme