This is great opportunity to work for a Trade Association that has been established for over 100 years, and one that offers their members a wide range of fundamental business services and discounts, plus practical advice, and telephone support on issues such as Employment Law and Health and Safety.
They also focus on developing and implementing marketing and communication strategies through social media, digital platforms, and collaborative campaigns to increase member engagement and support association activities. In order to do this my client is looking to take on a Marketing Coordinator with an emphasis on social media. We are looking for a talented and good all rounder with plenty of ideas.
Alongside the social media the successful candidate will be managing content for the association’s quarterly magazine, working closely with the association’s PR team and CEO to ensure its quality and relevance.
You must be able to demonstrate a flexible and proactive approach to your role and willing to support other team members and adapt to changing priorities as required.
This role is five days in the office so no hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities
Digital Marketing & Social Media
*Develop, manage, and update content for the association’s website to ensure a user-friendly experience.
*Plan and execute marketing campaigns to drive membership growth and retention. Create, curate, and schedule engaging content for social media platforms to promote events, member success stories, and industry updates.
*Monitor social media performance metrics and provide insights for strategy optimisation.

Member Engagement
*Manage communications with members through platforms like Mailchimp and TextLocal, ensuring timely and effective messaging.
*Develop and analyse surveys using tools like SurveyMonkey to understand member needs and feedback.
*Create promotional materials (flyers, brochures, digital ads) to attract new members and retain current ones.
*Collaborate with external creative and PR for high-quality content (e.g., graphic designers, videographers).
Content Development - Quarterly Magazine
*Source content ideas and collaborate with contributors for the quarterly magazine.
*Work closely with the CEO to plan and produce high-quality, relevant content for members and stakeholders.
*Manage timelines, submissions, and layout coordination to ensure the magazine is published on schedule.
Event Coordination
*Support events such as the annual Business Day and exhibitions, working closely with the Office Administrator and CEO.
*Assist with on-site coordination and logistical support.
*Key Skills and Qualifications:
Must-Have Skills:
*Digital Competence: Proficient in tools like Canva, Word, Excel, Outlook, Hootsuite and social media platforms.
*Content Management: Experience with website updates, database management, and publication processes.
*Communication Skills: Strong oral and written communication abilities.
*Project Management: Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines under pressure.
Desired Experience:
*Background in social media management and digital marketing.
*Familiarity with Mailchimp, SurveyMonkey, PowerPoint, TextLocal, SquareSpace and Hootsuite
*Experience in publication content management, such as magazines or newsletters.
Benefits
*Hours of work - M-F 9am - 4.30 pm
*Free parking

Despite our best efforts it is not always possible to respond to every application individually due to the high volume of responses we receive on each vacancy
Only candidates who are short listed will be contacted for this particular role and if you have not heard from us within 7 days please assume that you have not be successful. However, we will keep your details on our database, and will contact you when other suitable positions come in.