Digital Communications Manager

England Golf; Woodhall Spa; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A national sports governing body in Woodhall Spa is seeking a Digital Communications Manager to lead and manage digital platforms. The role requires expertise in marketing, website management, and social media. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated with strong organizational skills. This full-time position offers a hybrid working arrangement and a salary of £35,000 to £40,000 based on experience.

Benefits

Employee assistance programme

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension

Golf benefits

Up to 36 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and robust organizational skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all digital communications platforms.
• Align digital channels with the organization's vision.
• Implement improvements to digital presence through SEO.

Skills

Knowledge of marketing mix (PR, social networking)

Managing website content and development

Email campaign design and management

Managing social media platforms

Using Google Analytics

Job description

Digital Communications Manager

Salary c. £35,000 to £40,000 (dependent on experience)

• employee assistance programme, private healthcare and / or health cash plan, 3x salary life assurance, enhanced pension and family policies, golf benefits, discount platform and up to 36 days annual leave (includes bank holidays and company days)

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are disability confident committed. If you are not able to complete the online application and would like this in an alternative format, please contact Amy or Mary‑Anne on [e-mail].

As the digital communications manager you will lead and manage all digital communications platforms. We require someone to bring specialist knowledge and skills to the application and integration of digital channels, particularly the website, to ensure they are aligned to the organisation’s vision, strategic objectives, corporate marketing and communications strategy and other specific campaign messaging.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate :

• A knowledge of the full marketing mix including PR, social networking and offline / online communications
• A track record of managing website content and development at a strategic level
• Significant experience of email campaign design, delivery and management
• Experience of managing multiple social media platforms as a promotional tool
• Knowledge and experience of using Google analytics and implementing improvements to digital presence and traffic through a strategic search engine optimisation vision.

The successful applicant needs to be self‑motivated with a ‘can do’, results driven approach. You need to have excellent attention to detail, robust organisational skills, the capability to manage and prioritise multiple projects and the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and colleagues. A knowledge of the game of golf is desirable.

The post is full‑time (Monday – Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm core hours) however, you will need to be prepared to travel and work evenings and weekends on occasion as necessary. The position is based at England Golf Headquarters, The National Golf Centre, The Broadway, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, LN10 6PU. We offer a hybrid working arrangement (three days in office and two from home) following our 6‑week onboarding process.

As the national governing body for amateur golf, we work at the heart of golf in England, supporting and empowering a thriving community of players, counties and clubs to get the most out of the game we love. We value being Honest, Inclusive, Responsible, Excellent and Supportive.

For the full job description please visit our website (www.englandgolf.org / jobs) and to apply please complete the online application process (no CVs please).

Closing date for applications : Thursday 6 June 2024, 11.59pm

Interviews take place : Week commencing 17 June 2024