Job Description

Would you like to be an intrinsic part of Dorset's exciting business community?

Dorset Chamber is Dorset's leading business support organisation and we're looking for a proactive marketing executive to join our friendly team.

We are accredited by the British Chambers of Commerce and provide a unique network with a local and nationally recognised voice. We deliver first class services to help businesses grow and prosper with our mission 'enabling better lives through business' sitting at the heart of everything we do.

Throughout the year we offer a great calendar of events, networking, support and specialist services, international trade consultancy, documentation and import and export services. With our 75 year history, we're proud to be a pivotal part of the thriving Dorset business community. As well as being at the heart of the business support community, we also deliver high profile projects including the Dorset Business Festival, Future Leaders, Dorset Business Awards, Dorset Apprenticeship Awards, and the Dorset Local Skills Improvement Plan. We are a modern and progressive Chamber, committed to creating positive and impactful growth for our Members and the wider business community.

The marketing team plays a crucial role in promoting our services and events, as well as amplifying the stories and services of its members. We are looking for a proactive marketing executive to join our team and work with colleagues to implement its marketing strategy, manage social media and create engaging content to enhance our visibility and impact. With a high traffic website and 22k social followers, this is a great, varied role panning the full marketing mix and offers broad scope for development and creativity for the right person.

Reporting to:

Head of Marketing

Linkages:

Work with all teams in the Chamber as well as external partners, stakeholders and members

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

To work with the marketing manager to implement Dorset Chamber communications and marketing plans

Social media: day to day management of social media channels (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and X). Tasks include creating and posting content, sharing Business Partner and Member news, engaging with followers and monthly reporting

Website management tasks include updating WordPress site with new content, working with our digital agency and GA4 reporting

Manage and produce regular digital newsletter/email campaigns using Mailchimp

Support production of our popular printed, quarterly magazine - Dorset Business Focus. Tasks include producing and editing content, liaising with production team and proofing

Membership support - responding to occasional membership enquiries related to 'promote' benefits including member offers, news and training

Provide occasional event support including attending some events and generating social content i.e. photos, reels

Supporting and developing marketing campaigns to support specific projects and events

Production of digital and printed marketing collateral and assets, in partnership with the marketing manager, including materials such as leaflets, show guides, event presentations and membership materials.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Personal skills

Committed to delivering excellence

Pro-active and able to work unsupervised

Innovative and creative approach

Ability to work under pressure and multi-task and meet deadlines

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team

Professional appearance and approach

Knowledge and experience

Good knowledge or experience in the breadth of marketing processes and techniques including brand management, scheduling and campaign planning

Experience in writing/editing effective copy for use across different channels with good attention to detail

Social media channel management including experience of producing/adapting/tailoring social media content for use on different channels and adapting to meet needs of audience

Experience of managing social media accounts including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram & X, ideally with experience of Hootsuite or similar

Experience of using design software packages such as Canva or Creative Cloud would be ideal, but not a necessity as training can be provided

Experience in managing websites, ideally WordPress or working with a digital agency to maintain a website would be ideal but not a necessity

Basic experience in photo editing, or a knowledge of photography or video production would be a benefit

Track-record of using, or learning to use, online platforms such as Trello, Microsoft 365 (excel, word, PowerPoint), Monday would be beneficial, but specific training will be provided

Experience of using a CRM platform or tech platform

Admin and project/campaign management experience

Other requirements

Able to travel and attend events and other functions off-site (occasionally) as required

Access to vehicle with valid driving license

WHY WORK FOR US?

Salary 24,500 to 27,000 dependent on experience

Friendly and modern environment

Hours - 8.30am to 4.30pm, 4 pm Friday finish. 37 hours per week

Opportunities and encouragement to undertake regular training and development

Pension after probation 4% employee, 8% company. Death in service benefit.

Free fruit and tea/coffee

Sponsored company nights out and Christmas party

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,500.00-27,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Marketing Executive