Communications Officer / PR Assistant / Marketing Executive

Job Title: Communications Officer

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Salary: £20,000 - £22,000 dependent on experience

As the representative body for the UK industry, the organisation communicates the glass sector's value and interests - as well as fostering collaboration and innovation - to secure a thriving, sustainable future for glass. Their membership includes companies from across the full glass supply chain.

The post-holder will develop, coordinate and deliver communications to promote the benefits of glass packaging and support adoption/continued use of glass. This will involve projects that work across multiple channels and reach stakeholder groups including brands, retailers, packaging designers, recyclers/re-processors and local authorities and end consumers (adults and children).

Key Requirements:

• Plan, develop and implement communication and PR campaigns to raise the profile of the industry sector and its activities for example: B2B fact sheets and resources for buyers at brand/retailer level: blogs and social media competitions and campaigns
• Develop and co-ordinate social media strategy and activity, creating content to drive stakeholder engagement
• Create content (including web news and comment items and blogs), trade editorial and e-bulletin items related to topical industry issues
• Keep up to date with the latest industry news and trends potential PR and promotional opportunities
• Write and produce e-bulletins for B2B and consumer audience
• Organise events including workshops and working groups. Supporting the Events and Training Coordinator with communication content eg. Supporting the creation of marketing copy, e-shots and press releases.
• Research and write or edit case studies, presentations, articles and reports
• Identify and develop effective links with key influencers/decision makers, colleagues, other stakeholders and individuals on industry related matters
• Liaise with, and source answers to enquiries from media, policy makers, other stakeholders and individuals on industry related matters
• Guard and strengthen the organisation's brands and the visual identity
• Measure and report on the impact of communications campaigns, making use of the web and social media analytics
• Assist with budget administration and invoicing
• Arrange meetings and take minutes as and when required

Qualifications & Experience:

• More than two years' experience in a similar role - either in-house or agency
• Marketing, PR or communications related qualification to degree level (or equivalent experience)
• Proven ability to formulate communications/ promotional strategies and campaigns
• Experience of delivering communications campaigns across multiple channels including web and social media Experience of using e-communications tools (eg MailChimp, DotMailer), social media platforms (eg Tweed Deck, HootSuite) and web content management systems (eg WordPress, Drupal)
• Proficient with IT packages including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Full driving licence
• Proven ability to write engaging and effective copy for marketing collateral, editorial and information pieces (digital and print) - preferably for B2B and consumer audiences.
• Experience of managing production and distribution of high quality publications/resources (print and digital) Experience of organising events (preferably in a B2B context)
• Experience of administering budgets, including handling supplier purchase orders and invoicing

Knowledge and abilities:

• Able to combine commercial acumen with creativity - generates usable ideas with flair
• Excellent time management, able to manage multiple projects and prioritise own workload to deliver to tight deadlines
• Able to drive a process forward - including creating robust schedules and coordinating the input of multiple contributors (e. subject experts, designers, printers)
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal communicator - by phone, in person and in writing
• Confident in supporting senior management
• Able to engage with and build relationships with a wide range of people at all levels
• Good team worker and the able to work with a range of different disciplines
• Confident, reliable and flexible
• Discrete and able to be trusted with confidential information

Desirable:

• Knowledge/interest in a related area such as FMCG, packaging, recycling

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Candidates with experience of; Communications Officer, Communications Specialist, Public Relations Officer, PR Executive, Digital Marketing Executive, Social Media Executive, Online Marketing Executive, Marketing Campaign Executive, Marketing Coordinator will be considered for this role.