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)