Job Description

Our expanding Garden Centre business is seeking an Assistant Graphic Designer/ Website Content Manager and administrator to assist within our marketing and maintenance department. This role is based at our Newton Abbot garden centre and will involve travel to our other garden centres around the South West. This is a full time position focused on our annual marketing campaign and product branding and our maintenance and development plans to help push the company forward.

We are looking for a business minded individual who can take our branding and help our marketing manager to fully promote our business both in store and online. This role includes the reproduction of instore point of sale and signage to assist our customers along with the creation on new media for our advertising campaigns.

The other aspect of this role is to assist with our development plans and to administrate our future project works. This can include contacting contractors and organising site developments works in line with completion deadlines.

This position has excellent development opportunities and progression routes for a candidate who is willing to learn our business and help our company with its continued growth.

The main roles would be:

Website content management and development Produce website graphics Design and produce our weekly Garden Centre Point of Sale Catalogue artwork and design for garden plants, horticultural dry goods and Christmas products Produce video and social media graphics Manage Company social media platforms alongside our advertising campaign Other marketing projects to promote the business Other duties as required to help run the business as one of the key members of our head office team Adhoc purchasing for the maintenance team Administrating the projects and development plans Liaising with contractors Arranging site visits Other administration to support the office
The role would suit applicants who want to be fully committed to the company and can actively impact the success of the business as part of our larger management team. This is a full time position working alongside our experienced department head.

This position is mainly located at our Newton Abbot site just outside of town. There is no ability to work from home.

Skills required for this position:

Must be an experienced user of the Adobe Creative Suite Package Must have demonstratable experience of creativity & design flair Must have a good understanding of Microsoft Office Must have a good understanding of IT software and programmes Preferable: Knowledge of Website Development / Wordpress Great knowledge and experience of Marketing and Social Media advertising Ability to be flexible on work duties to aid the running of the business Good levels of English - both spoken and written

Details of this role:

35+ hours per week Holiday is pro rata based on days worked - approx. 28 days The role will be supported by full on-site training by our office managers and marketing manager We can offer between 31,000 and 35,000 depending on your experience and suitability. We are a consistently profitable company. We can therefore offer excellent career opportunities for applicants looking for a long term career path with secure permanent employment.

How to Apply for this role:

Please send your CV (and a covering letter if available) as soon as possible. We will only respond to applicants who we wish to interview. Interviews will be held within the following few days and weeks The interview process will be informal and friendly and involve completion of an application form and an in-depth chat about the roles on offer There is no closing date for this position unless the position is filled Please note: Previous employers will be contacted for references and feedback.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 31,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person