Job Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

We are looking for an organised, creative, and detail-driven Communications Executive to join our fast-paced marketing department. This role will work closely with both sales and marketing colleagues to deliver impactful communications that engage customers, inspire staff, and support business growth.

Working hours:

Monday - Thursday 8.30am to 5pm, Friday 8.30am to 2pm (37.5 hours per week)

Location:

Lisburn, BT28 2FL

*This role is office based at Decora Head Office in Lisburn.

ABOUT US

Established in 1979, Decora is a family owned Company creating innovative window covering solutions for the window blind trade. Decora manufacture and distribute a wide range of blind types and components and provide wholesale and made to measure solutions.

Decora has grown exponentially into a well-recognised and trusted Company winning numerous awards over the years including the Business Growth Award at the Lisburn Business Awards and being recognised within the Top 1000 to inspire Britain as one of UK's most dynamic companies.

Decora take pride in designing, creating, engineering, manufacturing and distributing their own products and services. Nurturing consumer demands to deliver products which embrace their needs and add a personal Decora touch to create blind collections that are unique and individual. Their multiple brands deliver an array of products, each exuding a passion to provide quality collections with desirable aesthetics.

The Decora team is made up of over 850 employees who operate across premises in Lisburn (NI), Huddersfield (England) and Birmingham (England). Decora strategy is central to meeting the demands of their customers and they focus their efforts on building strong supplier and customer relationships.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Marketing Collaboration: Partner with the Digital Marketing Executive to create and implement a robust communications plan across multiple channels. Sales Support: Collaborate with the Sales Director to develop and deliver product promotions that align with sales objectives. Customer Communications: Schedule, coordinate, and manage all customer-facing communications, ensuring consistency and timeliness. Publications and Editorial:
-Lead the creation of the bi-annual customer product and lifestyle magazine, from concept and editorial planning to production.

-Coordinate with the in-house design team to produce high-quality visual communications that meet brand guidelines.

-Produce the bi-annual internal staff magazine featuring product updates and lifestyle features.

-Compile and manage editorial and advertising design for trade publications.

External Agencies: Liaise with external design agencies for non-brand-specific creative projects. Product and Pricing Materials: Coordinate production of the annual product price book. Content Management: Keep company online ordering portals, website, and intranet updated with news, product launches, and other key information. Cross-Department Collaboration: Work effectively with multiple departments to ensure communications are accurate, relevant, and on time. Any other reasonable duties which may be required by management from time to time.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualification in Marketing, Communications, Business or related subject A minimum of 3 years' proven experience in communications, marketing, or editorial roles Demonstrable experience of working on simultaneous marketing projects to deadlines Proficiency in social media platforms Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficient in Microsoft packages, particularly PowerPoint and Publisher Ability to build effective working relationships across teams and with external partners Creative flair with a strong understanding of brand consistency Proficient in Microsoft packages, particularly PowerPoint and Publisher Professional, ethical and confidential approach Adaptable and able to prioritise and re-prioritise depending on departmental and company needs

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

Degree qualification in Marketing, Communications or Business related subject preferred Experience with content management systems and creative software

WHAT WE OFFER

Enhanced annual leave with additional for long service Attendance rewards- quarterly 50 Loyalty bonus Long service awards Paid medical appointment allowance Health Shield benefit upon 6 months service Discount on company products- up to 50% Leisure corporate discounts Employee referral scheme Life assurance upon one years service Employee assistance programme upon one years service Employee recognition schemes On-site parking

TO APPLY

Please forward your CV and covering letter, which should demonstrate how the above criteria are met, through the 'Apply Now' button below.

Closing date:

Friday, 3rd October 2025.

*Applicants should be able to provide proof that they have a right to work in the UK.

Decora is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to supporting an inclusive workplace. Should applicants require adjustments during the application and/ or interview process please reach out to our Recruitment Team via phone or email.

Recruitment agencies please note: Where recruitment agency assistance is required our Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles will not be accepted for this role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-34,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

Lisburn BT28 2FL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Communication, marketing or editorial: 3 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person