Marketing & Communications Officer

Purpose of role:

You will assist PECT’s Marketing and Communications Manager with PECT’s integrated marketing and communications strategy and help proactively raise awareness of sustainability, the charity and its work - with a regional and national focus.

You will be responsible for supporting and implementing the marketing strategy for PECT and our flagship programmes (Investors in the Environment, Climate Education, and Aspect Sustainability), including website management, PR, social media, newsletters, events and other promotional activities.

You will have excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, and a passion for sustainability.

For 30 years PECT has been developing and delivering projects which help to protect and enhance the environment. Our vision is for sustainable places where the natural environment is healthy; communities are involved in their area, health and well-being are improved for all and resource use is responsible and does not compromise the needs of others, now and into the future.

PECT is committed to high staff satisfaction and offers a range of benefits including hybrid and flexible working hours, competitive pay, 25 days annual leave and opportunities for career development.

Employer: PECT

Based: This position will be based at PECT’s offices: Ham Lane House, Ham Lane Peterborough, PE2 5UU. Hybrid working is currently in place with two days per week in the office.

Salary: £22,500 pro rata

Closing Date for applications: Sunday 19th May 2024

Interview Date: Week commencing 20th May 2024

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Term: Permanent

Hours/Week: 22.5 hours/ week

Work outside normal hours: Occasional evening and weekend work may be required, typically for events

Reports to: Marketing & Communications Manager

• Assisting the development and delivery of marketing and communications strategies for PECT and our projects
• Undertake research, including social media trends, industry insights, keyword and SEO research, local press outlets and connections, and upcoming campaigns.
• Helping develop content for national campaigns and PECT projects including short videos, on-site photography, social media graphics, blogs, and news articles.
• Creating and scheduling social media posts for a variety of audiences.
• Building good relationships with journalists and creating press releases for programmes and projects
• Monitoring, reviewing and analysing performance of PECTs marketing efforts
• Produce regular reports and updates on the marketing progress, achievements and challenges.
• Manage and support the development of key relationships with partners and stakeholders.
• Any other relevant tasks given by line manager

We value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. You don’t have to meet all the criteria listed below to apply. If you have the skills and passion for this role, we would love to hear from you.

• Good organisational and time management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to work independently
• Willingness to undertake training where required
• Good understanding of social media platforms

• Relevant experience in a marketing or communications role
• Previous experience using marketing and CRM software such as: HubSpot/ Hootsuite
• Ability to produce creative designs/artwork for print and digital requirements (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign).
• Knowledge of and skills in social media management, focusing on increasing reach and engagement.
• Knowledge of and skills in SEO and creating, optimising and managing Google Ads.
• Comfortable talking in front of a camera
• Enthusiasm for and understanding of environmental/sustainable development issues.

This is a description of the job, as it is constituted at the date shown. It is the practice of PECT to periodically to examine job descriptions, update them and ensure that they relate to the job performed, or to incorporate any proposed changes. The appropriate Manager in consultation with the post holder will conduct this procedure.

In these circumstances it will be the aim to reach agreement on reasonable changes, but if agreement is not possible, management reserves the right to make changes to your job description following consultation.

The Job Description was compiled by Alexandra Szczurek on 03/04/2024.

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