We’re looking for a Marketing and Communications Manager to join our Marcomms Team on an 12-month Fixed Term Contract. The Marketing and Communications Manager is responsible for developing and delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns to promote Digital Catapult’s flagship programmes to raise awareness and profile amongst key stakeholders as well as generate relevant leads.
The role’s focus is on engaging audiences, communicating programme key milestones and elevating Digital Catapult reputation.
WHAT YOU’LL DO (Duties)
- Developing and delivering integrated multi-channel marketing campaigns for Digital Catapult’s programmes and initiatives, including events, publications, open calls etc
- Drafting and copy writing of content – including but not limited to blogs, publications, press releases, event content and email communications (using Mailchimp) including our segmented and targeted approach
- Working with the rest of the Marcomms Department on collaborative work and cross team integration
- Continual monitoring of campaign performance and monthly reporting and analysis of our marketing and communications activities using Google Analytics
- Working with our external agencies to develop supporting collateral, graphics and materials and ensuring briefs, budgets and timings are clear and that our suppliers are informed and kept up to date.
- Supporting on video production – creating briefs, proposed questions, attending shoots and managing crew as well as leading on edits and final output
Requirements
- Strong and relevant marketing experience in a relevant B2B marketing position from a technology business, start-up or agency. Strong understanding of the digital landscape and performance marketing and an integrated digital marketing approach (all media types not just paid).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with strong content writing, editing and publishing skills
- Strong project management, strategic planning and organisation skills with a keen eye for detail: comfortable dealing with multiple projects and juggling competing priorities.
- Data analysis and measurement - strong analytical skills and understanding of key marketing tools for data analysis – including Google Analytics, Salesforce etc
- Stakeholder relationship management – Comfortable dealing with multiple stakeholders and able to form successful collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders across the business and with external partners,
- Educated to degree level in a business of marketing related field or qualified by experience. A CIM qualification is desirable.
Deadline for application : 7th October 2024
Benefits
- We are in the UK’s Top 100 Best Workplaces and placed in the UK’s Best Workplaces in Tech and Large Organisations.
- Digital Catapult is a Disability Confident Committed Level 1 Employer.
- Excellent holiday package: 25 days annual leave, Bank Holidays and 3 days between Christmas and New Year:
- Double-matched pension up to 10% of your salary;
- 4% of your salary to use towards selecting benefits that work for you, including health cash plan, Private Medical Insurance; buying holiday, topping up your pension;
- E-Vehicle Scheme; Cycle2Work; Tech Scheme; Gym Discounts; Give As you Earn; PerkPal;
- Life insurance 4x salary;
- Free to access EAP & Financial Wellbeing advice;
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave;
- Hybrid working - with great offices to work from 2 days per week with some roles needing to be onsite more regularly to ensure the successful delivery of our work;
- Investment in your ongoing learning and development with us;
- Company social events throughout the year and free office snacks!
We have a vibrant and engaging culture where all voices are heard and a variety of employee led affinity groups who champion initiatives and provide opportunities for feedback to be shared.
We use moments in the year to educate everyone at Digital Catapult on different aspects of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and to raise awareness.
We also enjoy socialising and having fun together through a variety of company-wide events held throughout the year including our football team, running and climbing groups and volunteering activities.
