Communications and Marketing Manager

Carlton Recruitment; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job description

Communications and Marketing Manager

Location: Sevenoaks

Permanent Full Time

Salary: £32,000

Office Based

Mon-Fri, 9-5

Benefits

• Flexible hours & TOIL to accommodate events, etc
• 23 days annual leave
• Employer Contribution Pension

Do you have experience in running events and public engagement? Are you confident and self-motivated? You will be perfect for our clients Communications and Marketing Manager role.

You will lead on marketing campaigns and all facets of marketing and communication of the client’s activities to the wider community. Along with encouraging engagement where appropriate and to assist in maximising the client’s income from its operations.

This role includes the development of policies and community engagement in service delivery. The post holder will be expected to work both strategically and operationally.

Essentials:

• Substantial experience and or professional qualification in Marketing and or Community Engagement.
• Driving Licence preferable.
• Have or willing to obtain First Aider Qualification.
• Communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Experience and confident in running events and public engagement.
• Motivational team player and leader.
• Ability to act as a trouble shooter, arbitrator, problem solver and crisis handler.
• Self-motivated and innovative.
• Willingness to work flexibly and attend meetings and events outside of regular office hours as required.
• Familiarise yourself with all relevant Health and Safety and GDPR regulations, legislation and policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on marketing campaigns, public consultations, community events and promote the client and its facilities at every opportunity.
• Create and manage a Marketing Strategy for the client and oversee the management of social media platforms.
• Develop, maintain and monitor a Communications Strategy for the client, ensuring effective evaluation mechanisms are in place.
• Seek sponsors for events and community facilities. Ensuring all advertising, sponsorship and promotional activity complies with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare written reports and attend relevant meetings when necessary.
• To answer press queries and support press initiatives.
• Develop and maintain a Branding concept for the client to enable the local community to be more aware of the work that the client does and a unified presentation of the client to the local community and other organisations.
• Promote, encourage, and assist with Volunteering roles.
• Carry out analytical surveys, research, and consultation in order to understand local community needs better and to present timely and convincing evidence to other organisations.

Closing date for applications: April 11, 2025