Job Description

Marketing & Communications Executive - Stange & Co. Ltd, Parkgate, CH64 6SA

Full Time - 40 hours per week

Salary - 30,000 - 38,000 (depending on experience) plus expenses and excellent company discounts & benefits

We are looking for a proactive and creative

Marketing & Communications Executive

to join our growing family run pub company, working closely alongside our Communications Manager and the wider operations team. This is a hands-on role at the heart of the business, supporting the delivery of clear, engaging and on-brand marketing across our pubs.

You'll work in regular contact with our General Managers, helping to bring each pub's personality to life while maintaining a consistent company voice. From promoting seasonal menus and events to supporting recruitment, community engagement and brand storytelling, this role plays a key part in driving footfall, loyalty and exceptional customer experiences.

Our pubs are built on high-quality food and drink, warm hospitality and genuinely personable teams. We're looking for someone who understands the rhythm of pub life, enjoys collaborating with people at all levels of the business, and takes pride in creating marketing that feels authentic, welcoming and effective.

A passion for food and drink and some experience within hospitality would be beneficial whether that's within marketing or from previous hands on experience working in pubs or restaurants.

Your responsibilities...

You will be responsible for planning, creating and refining engaging digital content across our website, social media channels, email campaigns and other digital platforms.

This role plays a key part in driving engagement, supporting our pubs day to day, and creating content that genuinely connects with our guests and local communities. You'll take ownership of our digital content, ensuring it reflects our values as a family pub company built on quality, great service and welcoming, down-to-earth hospitality.

Brand & Communications -

Support the Communications Manager in delivering the company's overall marketing and communications strategy.

Content Creation -

Create engaging content for social media, websites, email marketing and in-pub marketing materials. Work closely alongside the Social Media Managers (SM Managers) from each pub to achieve this.

Social Media & Digital -

Manage and schedule social media content for individual pubs and the wider group - manage the social media calendar.

Website & Digital Platforms -

Maintain and update pub websites, ensuring information is accurate and up to date.

Campaigns & Promotions -

Plan and deliver marketing campaigns for seasonal menus, events, offers and key trading periods.

Internal Communications -

Assist with staff updates, launches, training communications and recruitment campaigns. Update and manage the Stange staff training portal.

Skills required...

Creative & Technical Skills -

Strong working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop as well as ability to update and maintain websites using CMS platforms (e.g. WordPress, Craft CMS or similar).

Good photography skills

, including food, drink, interiors and people, with an eye for natural, authentic imagery.

Basic video capture and editing skills

for social media content (Reels, Stories, short-form video).

Ability to design and format marketing materials

such as posters, flyers, menus and digital assets.

Social Media & Digital -

Confident use of key social media platforms including Instagram and Facebook.

Copywriting & Communication -

Strong written communication skills with the ability to adapt tone for different audiences.

Organisation & Campaign Delivery -

Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple pubs, projects and deadlines.

Strong attention to detail

to ensure accuracy across all communications.

People & Collaboration -

Confident working closely with General Managers, kitchen teams and operations staff.

Personal Attributes...

Self-motivated, hands-on and happy to get involved at all levels of the business. Approachable, personable and aligned with a family-run company culture. Flexible and adaptable, particularly around busy trading periods and seasonal campaigns.

What's in it for you....

A competitive salary which will regularly be reviewed to reflect and recognise your progression, skills and experience Generous mileage allowance Full company sick pay after 2 years' service Enhanced company parental pay Free meals on duty Ongoing training, development and career opportunities within the group Discounted food rates - up to 50% off at all company sites Discounted accommodation rates

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up to 50% off at all company sites Access to confidential and expert health & well-being, financial and legal advice through our Employee Assistance Programme with Hospitality Action Up to 1500 for referring a friend to join our team Long service rewards and annual recognition Christmas staff social event - celebrate the festive season with your work friends on us Free on-site car parking

Who we are....

A family run company with eleven pubs across the Wirral, North & Mid Wales areas, who take great pride in each one of them, and their teams who make them tick. A company who genuinely believes in treating everyone with equal respect & dignity regardless, also having a genuine concern for the happiness and well-being of every single member of our teams. A company who strives to put their pubs at the heart of their communities, and improving those places by them being there. Stange & Co are accredited by

Investors in People

. A company whose aim is

'To Improve people's lives, by striving to run great pubs'*

Whilst our plan is very much to grow, this will be well considered and opportunity led growth. Due to our size, you'll very much be part of the family and not just a number.

If this sounds like the job for you and you fancy joining Stange & Co. as our new Marketing & Communications Exec., please contact our communication manager, Zoe Murphy.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Experience:

Digital marketing: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person