Assistant Communications Manager

Assistant Communications Manager

A superb career opportunity has arisen for an experienced communications / marketing professional to join the creative team of award-winning retail healthcare company Boots Hearingcare, as an Assistant Communications Manager.

Boots Hearingcare is one of the UK’s leading hearing care providers which prides itself on a reputation for excellent service, great value for money and a unique customer-centric approach, which has resulted in continued growth. Operating from over 450 locations across the UK, the team of over 500 colleagues deliver expert hearing care advice, hearing tests and solutions to thousands of customers every day. The award-winning company takes delight in looking after its employees as much as its customers, by providing support and recognition, career development opportunities, a superb working environment, a great benefits package and long service awards.

Working as part of the wider Marketing and Communications Team, as the Assistant Communications Manager your responsibilities and duties will be varied to include although not be limited to;

• Delivering a strategic calendar to create on-brand key messages which will maintain awareness and build confidence amongst colleagues
• Monitoring and maintaining internal communication channels including email, colleague forums and the intranet
• Briefing external agencies on design work
• Identifying cost saving opportunities across the business
• Assisting with the production of basic written copy as required

To be considered for this Assistant Communications Manager role you MUST have the following experience, knowledge, skills and attributes;

• Proven experience gained within a busy marketing function, ideally with a focus on communications
• Superb organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively whilst multi-tasking with various projects
• Ability to lead negotiations with print suppliers confidently
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• IT literacy, with expert knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to present data using Excel and PowerPoint
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to develop good working relationships with suppliers and internal and external stakeholders
• Basic design skills, with good working knowledge of Photoshop

Knowledge of print production processes would be advantageous, although not essential.

In return;

You’ll be based within a modern working environment in a growing business, where your efforts and performance will be noticed and rewarded.

Salary:                          £24,000 - £26,000 per annum

Excellent Benefits:        Pension scheme and life assurance cover, Boots discount card after completion of probationary period, childcare voucher scheme, and annual leave entitlement of 20 days plus statutory rising with length of service increments to a maximum of 30 days per annum, plus statutory holidays.

Contracted Hours:         Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Hours of Work:             Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm

Contract Duration:         Permanent

Location:                      Nottingham

This Assistant Communications Manager vacancy is advertised by JVP Jobs on behalf of the employer Boots Hearingcare. At JVP Jobs we believe in providing complete transparency for you the job seeker, and by applying for this role you give express consent for us to directly submit your application to our above named client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Please note that JVP is an advertising company NOT a recruitment agency, therefore all applications will be reviewed directly by the employer Boots Hearingcare, and should they wish to progress your application further, they will be in contact with you.

Boots Hearingcare requests for no recruitment agency contact please.

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