DescriptionThis role has a starting salary of xc2xa329,697 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week.This is a fixed-term contract for 12 months, with the expectation that the contract will be extended, subject to funding confirmation.Are you a disruptor? Are you a change-maker? Are you passionate about making a real difference?If so, we'd LOVE to hear from you!Active Surrey is looking for an ambitious, driven and collaborative Marketing Design Officer to join our dynamic and passionate Marketing, Insight, Innovation & Strategy team. This role is open to hybrid working and as a team we split our time between working from home and collaborating together in our Woking office two days per week.Rewards and Benefits
26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
Flexible working
Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
A generous local government salary related pension
Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
2 paid volunteering days per year
Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
Fun, friendly and supportive teammates, who will make you feel right at home from day one
Active SurreyWe are Active Surrey. We are one of 43 national Active Partnerships, who are funded by Sport England, to tackle inactivity which is driven by inequalities. We believe in the power of physical activity and the benefits it can offer: a mood booster, a confidence lifter, a social enhancer and a life extender!Almost 1 in 2 of Surrey's kids aren't doing enough physical activity every week, which rises to 6 out of 10 children amongst lower-income families. In addition, 3 out of 10 Surrey adults aren't doing enough, rising to over 4 out of 10 amongst those earning less.That's why we need YOU to join our Movement for Change!Help us challenge and change the status quo to get more people movingHelp us create a fairer, better and healthier future for everyoneAbout the RoleIn this role you will be part of our Marketing and Communications Team, creating and implementing compelling content plans, to directly help tackle inactivity and inequality in Surrey.Reporting into the Marketing & Communications Lead, you'll be designing and creating marketing and communications content across multiple channels, and be part of the wider Marketing, Insight and Support Team. You will work very closely with the rest of the Active Surrey organisation, and with local and national partners including Sport England, Surrey County Council and the wider Active Partnerships network.You'll love this job if:
You're passionate about making a difference, ambitious, dynamic, a change-agent, and can use your marketing and design skills to drive real change
You're collaborative, personable and inviting. A team player who enjoys building and developing ideas to make them even better
You're curious and like to ask why and how, eager to learn, adept at bringing in new ideas and trying different things
You're brave and creative; pro-active and able to constructively challenge
You're inspiring, you believe in the power of sport and physical activity to transform lives, and your energy, enthusiasm and positivity brings people with you
This is a highly varied job, and from one day to the next you could be building and implementing a marketing calendar and plan, coordinating content for the BBC or shooting and posting content! However, on a day to day basis you can expect to be involved in:
Creating and delivering a range of Marketing & Communication content, including but not limited to: Social media channels, PR, Events, CRM, Long-from videos and reels, Photography, Website admin and development,
Printed assets, including flyers, brochures and guides
Crafting high quality copy for use across all communication channels
Ensuring application and consistency of the Active Surrey brand guidelines and process, across all marketing and communication touchpoints
Measuring the effectiveness of the communications strategy and plans, including monthly social media monitoring and reporting
Building and maintaining strong relationships across all Active Surrey teams and stakeholders
Being The Active Surrey Brand Guardian; creating, developing, advising and executing compelling and inspiring communication content which supports the Active Surrey Vision, Strategy and Business Plan
Shortlisting CriteriaTo be considered for shortlisting for this position your CV and answers to the questions below will clearly evidence:
Relevant degree or marketing qualification or a minimum 3 A Levels / Level 3 qualification, Maths and English GCSE (A*-C) / Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent
Some marketing experience which includes digital and print, social media and website content creation and execution, using Canva and InDesign
A love of creativity, marketing and messaging, and its collective power to drive attitudes and behaviours
Strong communication, design, copywriting, and interpersonal skills, with good attention to detail
Proven experience of managing social media for an organisation, and experience using a social media scheduling tool such as Hootsuite
Experience of effectively managing multiple and conflicting projects from start to finish
Experience and enthusiasm for working with people and teams
Passion and ambition to make a positive difference
Surrey has both urban and rural areas and as part of this role you will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job.As part of your application you will be asked to submit a CV and answer the following questions: * Please tell us about your experience of running Social Media for an organisation, and across which channels.
Please tell us what design experience you have, and which key software tools have you used.
Please share your experience in capturing, creating and publishing the following content: 1.long-form videos 2.Reels 3.Photography
Please share what experience you have in measuring the effectiveness of social media
Contact UsPlease contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion, please contact Mark Hamilton.The job advert closes at 23:59 on 15.06.2025 with interviews to follow.We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.Our ValuesOur values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about .Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our also provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.Our CommitmentSurrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:
The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form
Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.Files to download
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