MCS Group is delighted to be working alongside a Newry based Charity to recruit a Communications and Marketing Executive to join the growing team, to deliver the annual Marketing & communications plans, raise awareness of the mission, programmes and impact.

You will work with a range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of the objectives within the corporate plan as they relate to communications and marketing.

Main Responsibilities & Duties

• Utilise and optimise digital media to increase awareness, sustain existing supporters and attract new supporters.
• Contribute to the development of communication and marketing strategies and operational plans.
• Maintain website content & social media channels.

• Oversee the use of the brand and visual identity in line with agreed guidelines to ensure consistency across all communications channels.
• Assist in the preparation of press releases, campaigns, company brochures, service leaflets, film clips and other collateral.
• Design, implement and deliver online and printed marketing content and materials.
• Work collaboratively internally and externally to identify opportunities to develop communication materials; social media, website, newsletters and media releases.
• Develop opportunities to build collaborative relationships with appropriate external organisations and individuals.
• Manage the communication and marketing calendar.
• improve internal communications and drive cross-organisational engagement
• Monitor and review the outcomes of communication and marketing activity and produce monthly evaluation reports to include social media metrics and insights.
• Assist in the co-ordination of media, networking and other events.
• Assist in the development of presentations for a range of audiences using a variety of media platforms to achieve organisational targets.

Essential Criteria;

• A third level qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant subject, e.g. marketing, media management, journalism or communications plus 2 year's relevant experience in a similar role OR 3 years' relevant experience in a similar role
• Experience in creating original content and managing social media content across a variety of channels
• Experience of creating and managing website content
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - confident and skilled in all aspects of communication (including social media), to a range of audiences
• Ability to write copy, including press releases and media articles, creatively and accurately with an innovative approach

To speak in absolute confidence about this position please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Molly Stevenson, Specialist Consultant at MCS Group on 028 969 355 22.