THIS PROJECT IS PART FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND (ESF)

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12-week Summer Placement Opportunity / Full Time Graduate Opportunity

Bondholders Scheme Limited (Marketing Humber)

Role Title:

Marketing Assistant

Location:

Hull, HU1 1UU

Hourly Rate:

£10.25

Hours:

37.5 hours a week (Monday – Friday with flexibility in the work pattern)

Duration:

12 week internship with the opportunity of full time employment for the right candidate

Overview of Opportunity

Marketing Humber (Bondholder Scheme Ltd) is a powerful network of businesses, our Bondholders, dedicated to the promotion of the Humber region. These companies range from major multi-nationals to start-ups and fast-growing entrepreneurial businesses who have committed to being ambassadors to help the Humber region compete for inward investment. In the next two years the Humber, the UK’s Energy Estuary, will continue to be firmly in the spotlight, as many investments come to fruition and the Humber moves into building the global relevance of the region for demonstration of a new economic model for decarbonisation. It is a crucial time for Marketing Humber to maximise opportunities that lie ahead and contribute to the Industrial Strategy for our region. By developing the profile and reputation of the Humber amongst key audiences, we can help the region attract further investment and fill jobs with the best candidates to create a thriving environment for our businesses to operate. Together we shape and deliver marketing communications in a challenging and fast-moving environment, making strong contributions to support the strategy of the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), our regional Local Authorities, and our businesses and stakeholders across all sectors, to take the potential of the Humber out onto the national and international stage.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about business in the Humber and wants to contribute to raising the profile of the region to attract investment and talent.  You’ll be part of a small team, so will have the opportunity to make a big impact on our work.

 Role Description

• Working alongside the Marcomms Executive, you will learn how to drive the online presence for Marketing Humber keeping news just a click away from an investor looking to bring jobs to the region, as well as keeping the leaders and employees of the Humber informed of new developments
• You will support the company’s presence and brand identity across social media, print, and execute the communications strategy, including provision of press releases and email marketing, acting as a key contact for our media contacts and stakeholders
• You will support a full programme of activities, events, and campaigns on a regional, national, and international level, helping to develop event briefs, event round-ups, organise venues, equipment, and speakers; helping to run events for audiences of all sizes
• You will be required to develop and maintain websites, working with external agencies to keep them innovative, creative and user friendly. This goes hand in hand with the posting of information daily, posting news and creating case studies
• As part of the team, you will be responsible for the upkeep and integration of our membership database, and support team and office administration, ensuring we can keep up to date with our Bondholders’ activities
• You will provide research support for companies, contacts, and marketing opportunities
• You will use analytical platforms across our digital presence to drive improvement and report to the advisory board
• Integrated communications will be at the heart of everything you do. From online to print, from creating exhibition displays, to running social media campaigns, you will promote the opportunities of the Humber through all marketing channels
• You will be an ambassador for the Humber and represent our company at events and meetings

Skills and Experience (Essential):

• A diligent and dedicated worker, a team player
• Reliable, with high standards of delivery and attention to detail
• Energy and drive, with a proactive approach to work
• A self-starter, keen to learn new skills and gain new experiences, a life-long learner
• Great spoken and written communication skills
• Passionate about the Humber
• You must have your own transport/access to public transport to get around the region

Skills and Experience (Desirable):

• Knowledge/qualification in marketing, business, or related subject
• Experience in being part of a team delivering campaigns, events, marketing activities
• Experience in working with databases and managing data
• Experience in copywriting/content creation
• Broad knowledge and experience of social media platforms to target audiences
• Experience in project management
• Ability to plan and monitor company online presence, drawing insights from data to improve our performance
• Knowledge of search engine optimisation to improve website visibility and the customer journey
• Experience of digital and video marketing
• Quick to learn and adopt IT and digital skills

Qualifications:

We are open to any degree specialism but would like to see a creative aspect to this.

Potential for Permanent Employment (if applicable):

12 week internship with the opportunity of full time employment for the right candidate

Permission to work in the UK

All applicants must be authorised to work in the UK.

Please include one of the following statements in your CV or covering letter when applying for this role.

• I am eligible to work in the UK without restriction
• I am eligible to work in the UK with restriction
• I have no eligibility to work in the UK in the post applied for and would need a Certificate of Sponsorship or other permission in order to take up employment

THIS PROJECT IS PART FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND (ESF)

The project has received £900,000.00 of funding from the European Social Fund as part of the 2014-2020 European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme in England. The Department for Work and Pensions is the Managing Authority for the England European Social Fund programme. Established by the European Union, the European Social Fund helps local areas stimulate their economic development by investing in projects which will support skills development, employment and job creation, social inclusion and local community regenerations. For more information visit https://www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding