Join our friendly organisation and help us grow awareness of our charity, promote sales and increase audience engagement. We’re looking to recruit a Marketing & Communications Officer (maternity cover) to create engaging, high-quality, visual, and written marketing materials. What is The Guildford Institute? We are an educational and community charity offering a varied programme of activities, room hire facilities, a vegetarian café, and a historic library and archive, all based in our Grade II listed premises in central Guildford. What Can We Offer You? Some of the key benefits of working with us include: · A small, friendly, supportive team environment · A varied job role with lots of opportunities for creativity and personal input · Training & professional development opportunities · Flexibility with how the 30 hours of the role are divided across the week · Engagement with a wide range of community members · A generous annual leave allowance · A central Guildford location About the Role The Marketing & Communications Officer will be passionate about the Institute’s aims of providing cultural and social opportunities for the local community. The points below identify some of the post-holder’s core areas of responsibility: · Contribute to the development and delivery of an integrated brand, marketing & campaigns strategy, ensuring consistent and innovative marketing across all channels · Lead digital marketing activity, including social media management, website updates, SEO best practice, blog posts and paid advertising · Support brochure production, including proofreading, layout input, and coordinating distribution · Manage internal and external communications, including press liaison, advertising schedules, press releases, and internal displays · Design a variety of marketing materials for external and internal use · Maintain stakeholder engagement, supporting membership queries, managing donor communications, and updating mailing lists · Build partnerships and support promotional outreach to raise awareness of the Institute's offer What We Seek in You · A passion for and commitment to the aims and the work of the Institute · An enthusiasm to build on and promote the Institute’s programme of activities · Previous marketing and communications experience · Excellent written skills · Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines · Excellent attention to detail · Strong interpersonal and customer service skills · A flexible, adaptable approach is essential Full Person Specification details can be found within the Job Description. The Guildford Institute welcomes applications from individuals from all sectors and backgrounds. Key Information & Application Method This maternity cover role is expected to last approximately 13 months. The position is for 30 hours across the week, primarily from our building in central Guildford. Salary: £22,500 plus benefits (pro rata salary for 30 hours) (£28,125 FTE)