marketing communications assistant, london borough of richmond-upon-thames

Marketing Communications Assistant

Westco – London Borough of Richmond-upon-Thames

Full time, fixed term contract 12 months – salary £21k

Based in Richmond upon Thames

We’re recruiting for a new Marketing Communications Assistant to join our small, hard-working, friendly team based in the Communications team of the London Borough of Richmond-upon-Thames (based in Twickenham). We are looking for an enthusiastic, and creative individual with a love of marketing and engaging with local communities

Do you want to:

Help develop new and innovative online and offline campaigns?

Create content to engage with local communities?

Thrive and progress in a growing and dynamic team committed to excellence?

Successful candidates will bring:

Educated to degree level or equivalent

Related professional qualification desirable e.g. CIPR, CIM

Experience of working in a communications role (beneficial but not essential).

A solid understanding of different marketing channels, how the media works and design and print processes.

Experience of using social media – specifically Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram & Pinterest.

Experience of working with minimum supervision and project management.

Local authority experience is not essential but an understanding of current affairs and interest in London government issues is desired.

Excellent telephone manor with the ability to speak with clients and various members of the press

Our competencies and behaviours include:

Excellent planning, organisational and communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to operate in a dynamic working environment, handling multiple tasks and deadlines

Accustomed to delivering excellent results against targets and meet deadlines

Self-starter and strong team player

Flexible and adaptable

Resourceful and resilient.

Skills (desired but not essential):

Skills in video production and editing. Familiarity with Google Analytics.

If you want to be part of an exciting, vibrant and growing organisation, please send your CV and covering e-mail along with your availability period to Fiona.kay@richmond.gov.uk

The start date for this role is 1st March (Earlier on negotiation)