Marketing Communication Officer

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

Job summary

A community-focused financial institution is seeking a Marketing and Communication Officer to support its growth initiatives. This position includes traditional and digital marketing strategies to enhance the Credit Union's profile and foster relationships with members and partners. Ideal candidates should possess strong marketing qualifications, digital marketing experience, and excellent communication skills. The role involves strategic planning, market trend analysis, and overseeing the marketing budget. Competitive remuneration; location Warrenpoint, Northern Ireland.

Qualifications

• At least two years relevant employment experience.
• Strong understanding of customer and marketing dynamics.
• Ability to generate new business sales with key partners.
• Hold a current driving licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Raise the profile of the WBR Credit Union throughout the common bond.
• Identify new business opportunities within the common bond.
• Implement marketing and promotions plans as per strategic goals.

Skills

Digital Marketing

Data Analytics

Website Development

Social Media Management

Excellent IT skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Sales skills

Strategic thinking

Creativity

Numeracy skills

Project management

Education

Level 5 qualification in Marketing

Marketing Degree

Job description

WBR Credit Union has a strong focus on community and is committed to provided quality services to the people who live and work in the common bond areas of Warrenpoint, Burren and Rostrevor. WBR Credit Union is dedicated to serving the needs of almost 11,000 members.Purpose: 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 ourcurrent 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.

Responsibilities

• Raise the profile of the WBR Credit Union throughout the common bond and wider community.
• To identify new business opportunities within the common bond - including new markets
• See website for the full list for main duties and responsibilities.

Skills and Qualifications

• Have at least a Level 5 qualification in the area of Marketing, e-marketing or Digital MediaOrBe able to demonstrate on the application form, by providing personal and specific examples, at least two years relevant employment experience
• Experience of Digital Marketing and Data AnalyticsWebsite Development and Search Engine OptimisationSocial Media Management and Video ProductionStrong understanding of customer and marketing dynamicsExcellent IT skills
• Excellent organisational skillsPossess excellent oral and written communication skills, complimented by strong sales skillsPossess strong management skills, including the ability to effectively plan, monitor, influence & negotiate
• Demonstratable ability to think and act strategicallySelf-starter with an ability to generate new business sales with key business partnersHigh level of creativity High level of numeracy skillsAbility to manage multiple projects at a time
• Hold a current driving licence and access to a car (applicants with a disability who have been prevented from obtaining a driving licence due to their disability (as defined by the DDA 1995) are eligible to apply).
• Marketing DegreeExperience of marketing in a financial institutionExperience in writing press releases & articlesExperience in writing, designing (page layout/graphics) & preparing for publication printmaterialsSocial Media Marketing
• Credit Union Experience

Further Information

Please apply via www.wbrcu.com website - under the News & Events section

Vacancy ID 1753600 Job Sector Marketing,Secretarial and Administration Area Co Down Location Warrenpoint Salary To be confirmed. No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 34.5 Published date 12/01/2026 Closing date 30/01/2026 Worktime Tuesday to Thursday 9.15am - 5.15pm, Friday 9.15am - 5.15pm or 7.00pm, Saturday 9.15am - 1.00pm

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 16 Jan 2026

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 19 Jan 2026