Marketing and Communications Officer

WBR Credit Union; Warrenpoint; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional credit union in Northern Ireland seeks a Marketing and Communication Officer for a temporary contract. The role entails developing marketing strategies, improving business relations, and overseeing promotional plans. A Level 5 qualification in Marketing or relevant experience is required. The position follows a 35-hour work week with flexible hours. Salary will be discussed during the interview.

Qualifications

• At least two years of relevant employment experience in marketing or communications.
• Experience in improving business relations with members and partners.

Responsibilities

• Foster and develop relationships with members and potential members.
• Implement marketing and promotions plans according to strategic goals.
• Oversee the day-to-day implementation of the marketing budget.

Skills

Relationship building

Digital marketing

Strategic planning

Education

Level 5 qualification in Marketing, e-marketing or Digital Media

Job description

WBR Credit Union is seeking a Marketing and Communication Officer to support Management to develop and implement its growth plans. The position will encompass traditional, online and social media marketing and the ongoing identification of market trends and opportunities. The appointee will contribute to the strategic development and sustainable growth of WBR Credit Union.Key Requirements: The Marketing and Communications Officer will have responsibility for improving and growing the business by fostering and developing relationships with Members and potential Members within our common bond area, suppliers and other strategic partners. The successful candidate will improve the Credit Union surplus through careful strategic planning, the positioning of the Credit Union as a lender of choice as well as enhancing the Credit Union’s reputation. This will entail initiating, planning and implementing the WBR Credit Union’s development, marketing and promotions plans, in accordance with the goals set in our current strategic plan. The successful candidate will work with the management team, and Business Development and Marketing Committee, and will oversee the day to day implementation of the marketing and promotions plan, including the Marketing budget.Full job description and spec can be found on our website: www.wbrcu.com

Responsibilities

• The Marketing and Communications Officer will have responsibility for improving and growing the business by fostering and developing relationships with Members and potential Members within our common bond area.
• For full details please visit our website www.wbrcreditunion.com

Skills and Qualifications

• Have at least a Level 5 qualification in the area of Marketing, e-marketing or Digital Media
• Or,Be able to demonstrate on the application form, by providing personal and specific examples, at least two years relevant employment experience
• For full details please visit our website www.wbrcreditunion.com

Further Information

This is a 1 year temporary contract (Maternity Cover).For full details of Job description and specification please see our website: www.wbrcu.com

Vacancy ID 1747801 Job Sector Marketing Area Co Down Location Warrenpoint Salary To be discussed at interview No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 35 Published date 26/11/2025 Closing date 05/12/2025 Worktime Tues - Thurs 9.15am-5.15pm Fridays 9.15am-5.15pm alternative Fridays 9.15am - 7pm, Sat 9.30am - 1pm

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 30 Nov 2025