Marketing Communications Coordinator London, England
Job description
We have an opportunity to join our marketing team for 9 months as a Communications Coordinator. This role is a great opportunity to learn new skills, build on current ones and expand your knowledge base in a new sector. This is a short term opportunity but will offer you exposure and input on many different projects and become part of a team that is shaping and changing the way our business communicates internally and externally.
This role will be part time, minimum hours are 24 per week (up to 32). We would welcome applicants from all over the UK as this could be remote but ideally we'd like someone in the office when needed.
You must have UK comms experience.
About IFF
IFF is an award-winning social and market research agency, which sits at the summit of UK public policy and social research, conducting many of the largest and highest profile studies in the sector. Because no two projects are the same, our experienced team provide tailor-made research solutions, adapting our approach to issues and audiences. Meaning the research we deliver is tailored to each client’s specific needs.
As a full-service agency, we offer a full suite of research and evaluation services, including data collection, data analysis and reporting, covering quantitative and qualitative methodologies. We have a range of expertise across our key sectors which are: Business & Enterprise; Education, Energy & Environment; Financial Services; Higher Education; Housing; Learning & Skills; Regulation; and Work, Welfare & Wellbeing
We currently employ a team of 140+ employees, working from our London office or remotely, as well as a growing number of flexible remote workers in our interviewing services team.
We’re looking to recruit a Communications Officer to work part time on a fixed term contract, provisionally from early May 2023 to mid February 2024 as part of our marketing team.
About the role
As the Communications Officer, you’ll be responsible for implementing, and managing the company's communication strategies internally and externally. This will include creating content for a variety of mediums, including press releases, social media, websites, and newsletters, and ensuring that all messaging is consistent and aligns with the company's brand and values. You’ll work closely with a wide range of people, including the wider Marketing team (Head of Marketing & Communications, Marketing Assistant), People team and Research team.
Responsibilities
External communications:
- Write, edit, and distribute content in a variety of mediums, including press releases, website copy, social media posts and newsletters.
- Develop social media campaigns that align with the company's goals and values.
- Support the Head of Marketing & Communications with media inquiries, coordinating interviews and quotes.
- Work closely with other departments, such as Research and People, to ensure that all messaging is consistent and aligns with the company's brand and values.
- Ensure that all communication materials are accurate, compliant, and free from errors.
- Support the Head of Marketing & Communications to manage the company's website, ensuring that content is up-to-date and relevant.
- Monitor and analyse communication metrics, such as website traffic and social media engagement, and adjust strategies accordingly.
Internal communications:
- Lead on the production and content creation of the monthly team newsletter, supported by the marketing assistant
- Provide support to IFF committees on internal comms, including content creation
- Support the leadership team with the production of presentation materials and slide decks
About you
This isn’t an entry level role. You should have experience in a comms role already and will be able to demonstrate a track record of implementing successful communication strategies.
You must have excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with a sharp attention to detail to ensure all communication materials are accurate, compliant, and free from errors.
You should have experience of press, PR and media work, with knowledge and experience of proactive and reactive media relations, and the analytical skills to monitor and analyse communication metrics. You will be comfortable creating and adapting content for different mediums.
We’re looking for someone who’s great with people, has excellent communication skills and is able to build relationships with key stakeholders and work collaboratively with other departments.
Our values are key to how we work, we’re looking for somebody that truly aligns with those values and understands the importance of being human first.
As part of our team, you’ll have access to our benefits which include 28 days paid holiday plus bank holidays (pro rated), enhanced pension contribution, healthcare plan and health insurance, among other great benefits. There’s also lots to get involved in... From netball, to craft and football to book club – there’s bound to be a committee or club that will pique your interest. We also hold plenty of social activities to help you get to know your colleagues and enjoy life outside your work, including our Thursday games night, regular team lunches and quarterly team days.
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 24 per week
Salary: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Work from home
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: CO/JW
Expected start date: 08/05/2023
