Communications Executive - Banbury, United Kingdom - Waymaker Consulting

Description

Company description
Here at Waymaker we take supporting business seriously.

We help business leaders and founders from start up and scale ups, who don't have the time, inclination or expertise to practically and strategically grow their business into their definition of success.

Using Waymaker's 360° approach we hand pick the services that will add the most value to businesses, supporting their needs with STRATEGY, OPERATIONS and COMMUNICATIONS to make them more efficient and productive.

We identify the blend of strategy and implementation they need, and we create bespoke packages that enables progress to the next growth milestone.

Not only do we show the way to growth, we make the way happen with our hands-on support.


Job description

To be part of the Communications team at Waymaker supporting marketing and PR activities to grow both our business and the businesses of our clients.

Carry out the following activities for both Waymaker and our clients:

• Write varied, inspiring and engaging content for websites, blogs, newsletters, press releases and any other format as appropriate for the project or account
• Conduct research for marketing and PR projects and campaigns
• Support the monitoring and analysis of marketing activity to produce monthly client reports
• Train and develop writing skills to support with PR campaigns, blogs and website content writing
• Train and develop knowledge of content platforms and systems used for the distribution of PR & marketing content
• Support the Communications Lead and the Director with the execution of Waymaker's marketing strategy
• Provide any support required by the Communications team to support with client work
• Assist the Waymaker Team as needed for the growth of the business

Qualifications and Experience:

• Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent. A degreelevel qualification would be advantageous, but is by no means essential
• Demonstrable experience in a similar role or demonstrate transferable skills
• A strong communicator with an exceptional standard of written and verbal English
• Flexibility on hours (Full remote work would be considered)
• Understanding of social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube, Twitter, Pinterest. Twitch)
• Previous experience using, or demonstrable knowledge of, content creation for PR campaigns
• Competence with Microsoft Office, Teams and Google Docs suite

Core Competencies:

• Strong multitasker, with detailorientated approach and ability to respond to changes in priorities
• Ability to work under pressure in a demanding environment
• Ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as outside clients and vendors
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of interpersonal skills to maintain good relationships with stakeholders, staff, clients, and external partners
• Excellent learner with an ability to learn new systems, apps, platforms and processes quickly, efficiently and accurately. Able to find the benefits and use them for the advantage of the business and clients
• Takes initiative and is proactive, can foresee additional activity to add value
• Research skills to gather data, research topics and summarise

What we expect from you:

• To understand the growing and changing needs of a small, growing business and be able to contribute to its success
• To anticipate a high work flow and offer innovative and timely ways to support the communications team
• Work well with the team, giving commitment and loyalty for the good of the business

What we want from you:

• Appreciate how your contribution has a direct bearing on the success of the business and take pride in your work
• Be proactive in suggestions for the growth of the business and see individual success and team success
• Look for opportunities for upskilling and training that the business can support you in

Job Types:
Part-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Part-time hours: 30 per week


Salary:
£20,000.00-£24,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Onsite parking
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Diploma of Higher Education (required)

Experience:

• Marketing: 1 year (required)
• Social media management: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Banbury

Application deadline: 08/05/2023

Expected start date: 03/07/2023