Marketing & Communications Officer

We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable communications officer to join the busy communications and outreach department of an ambitious and fast-growing ocean conservation charity. The successful candidate will be able to juggle a busy workload and will be the first point of contact in leading communications support for the partnerships and fundraising team. The role requires someone who can input into Blue Marine’s social media strategy and management, with a view to significantly increasing engagement and reach.

Salary: £24,000 per annum plus a living in London supplement (if based in London)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full- time, Monday – Friday, 9am - 6pm

Location: Somerset House, London, and/or working remotely

Reporting to: Director of Communications

Application deadline: Friday 9 September 2022

Please send your CV and a letter explaining your skills and suitability for the role along with information on your salary expectations to Becki Constable: becki@edelweisshr.co.uk  

If you would like to know more or have any questions, then we’d be happy to help.

We are committed to an inclusive workplace, where there is equality of opportunity. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Role & responsibilities:

• Work with the Fundraising Team to manage all aspects of marketing and communications for Blue Marine’s corporate and major partners.
• Work?closely with different departments, including the projects and events teams to ensure that?relevant and newsworthy content is promoted on social media and Blue Marine’s website.??
• Support the creation, development and engagement of content on Blue Marine’s social media platforms with the aim of increasing our presence and number of followers.??
• Regularly check and subscribe to relevant news platforms and websites to ensure that Blue Marine’s social media?account?is?current and up to date.?
• Help manage the info@ email account, respond to general enquiries received and forward?emails to the relevant team member within a 24-hour period.??
• Support?the Marketing and Communications Manager in creating and maintaining all marketing collateral?including?fundraising and ambassador packs, leaflets, reports, brochures and invitations.?
• Work with the wider Blue Marine team to provide support with document writing.?
• Create infographics and other engaging?communication assets in InDesign for Blue Marie and our partners.?
• Edit and?proof-read reports and proposals, ensuring they adhere to Blue Marine’s style guide, as needed by the Projects and Fundraising teams.?
• Liaise with suppliers and lead on the?production and distribution of Blue Marie merchandise.?
• Act as a ‘brand guardian’ ensuring consistency across all internal and external communications.??

This list is not exhaustive, and the selected candidate will be required to undertake other relevant tasks.

Skills and experience required:

• Relevant qualification/s
• Strong understanding of effective communication
• Relevant experience within a similar position
• Able to work under pressure, prioritise tasks and meet key deadlines.
• Excellent team working and inter-personal skills.
• Excellent communication skills