Marketing and Communications Officer

Acorn by Synergie; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent foodservice wholesaler is seeking a Marketing and Communications Officer to enhance their brand visibility and engagement. This role involves managing social media channels, developing content for various platforms, and overseeing PR activities. The ideal candidate will have a background in marketing and strong skills in content creation. The position offers a competitive salary, company pension, life assurance, and flexible working options, with a focus on collaboration and high-quality output.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Flexible working options

Long-service recognition

Staff discount scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a marketing, communications, or brand-focused role.
• Strong content creation skills, including copywriting and visual content for print and digital.
• Experience managing social media channels and email marketing campaigns.
• Understanding of engagement metrics and performance reporting.
• Experience managing PR activities and company publications.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain social media channels.
• Plan and distribute email communications to customers and partners.
• Monitor engagement and report on digital performance.
• Attend company and industry events to capture live content.
• Create core company collateral, including brochures.

Skills

Content creation

Copywriting

Social media management

Email marketing campaigns

Organisational skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Marketing and Communications Officer

Barnstaple 27,500 per annum Full time Permanent 37 hours per week

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Marketing and Communications Officer on behalf of our client based in Barnstaple. They are a leading independent foodservice wholesaler with over 50 years' experience supplying chefs, caterers, and hospitality professionals across the South of England.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping, promoting, and protecting the company's brand across multiple channels.

The Role

The Marketing and Communications Officer will be responsible for ensuring the company brand is consistent, engaging, and impactful across all platforms. You will help tell the company story in a way that resonates with customers, partners, and internal teams, supporting business growth and brand recognition.

Key Duties

• Manage and maintain social media channels, creating engaging brand-led content.
• Plan and distribute email communications to customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor engagement and report on digital performance, using insights to optimise content.
• Attend company and industry events to capture live content for marketing campaigns.
• Create core company collateral, including brochures and promotional materials.
• Manage PR activity, including drafting press releases and liaising with media contacts.
• Manage the company magazine and promotions booklet, coordinating adverts, layout, and production.
• Ensure all marketing materials and communications align with brand guidelines and messaging.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a marketing, communications, or brand-focused role.
• Strong content creation skills, including copywriting and visual content for print and digital.
• Experience managing social media channels and email marketing campaigns.
• Understanding of engagement metrics and performance reporting.
• Experience managing PR activities and company publications.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality output.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners.
• Proficiency in tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, or similar.

Company Benefits

• Company pension scheme with employer contributions and salary exchange options.
• Life assurance of twice your salary after three months' service.
• Flexible working options where possible.
• Long-service recognition with rewards from five years onwards.
• Staff discount scheme and Refer-a-Friend incentive.

Interested?

Apply online today, or call the team for more information about this Marketing and Communications Officer role.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.