Marketing & Communications Assistant

Marketing & Communications Assistant

Operating in the international superyacht market, Falmouth based Pendennis Shipyard has an exciting opportunity for an individual to join their busy Sales & Marketing department.

This varied role within the team would include elements of the following:

• Writing copy for press releases, articles, social media and corporate mailings as well as tracking media coverage received locally, nationally, internationally and on social media.
• Assisting the Marketing & Communications Manager with external communications to local and international journalists.
• Internal communications and events, working closely with the HR department to deliver these successfully.
• Creating and updating content for the company website and social media platforms.
• Collating and submitting applications for international superyacht and business awards.
• Design of internal and local promotional items including advertisements and presentations.
• Working with our external design agency to develop literature, adverts, presentations and campaigns.
• Logistical and administrative support for international, local and internal events.

• The opportunity to attend a number of these events as a valued member of the team.

Essential skills

• A degree and/or 1-2 years’ experience within marketing and communications.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to multi task, manage time effectively and remain flexible to change.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, grasp of grammar and punctuation and keen attention to detail.
• Positive “can do” attitude and the ability to work well within a team.

Desirable skills

• Working knowledge of the Adobe design package – including InDesign and Photoshop.
• An interest in luxury and yachting sectors.

Please send CV and letter of application via email.

The closing date for this position is Friday 4^th May 2018​