The Rathbane Group comprises four well-established construction and manufacturing businesses, MJM Marine, Mivan, Topglass, and NTS, along with a diversified property and investment portfolio under Rathbane Holdings.The Marketing and Communications Manager will play a key role within the Rathbane Group Marketing function, responsible for delivering day-to-day marketing and communications activity primarily for MJM Marine and our sister Company NTS (Nautical Technical Services), while also supporting Group-wide marketing initiatives.
This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role suited to a proactive and creative marketing professional.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute directly to marketing delivery while gaining exposure across a dynamic and growing Group structure.
Key Responsibilities
Content and Communications
* Create multichannel content aligned with brand standards.
* Deliver clear, engaging internal communications to support team alignment.
Social Media and Digital Content
* Plan, create, and schedule engaging social content that builds brand presence.
* Write clear, onbrand captions and copy to support visual content.
* Coordinate photography, videography, and other creative production.
* Track engagement and analytics to inform and improve future content.
Design & Visual Content Creation
* Create impactful visual materials for digital and print, including graphics, brochures, presentations, and proposals.
* Capture and edit photography and short videos that highlight projects, people, and events.
Brand Awareness & Collateral Development
* Support the creation of marketing collateral, event involvement, and promotional activities.
* Contribute ideas to boost brand visibility and recognition in target markets.
* Collaborate on brand and collateral projects for MJM Marine, NTS, and wider Group initiatives.
Website Management
* Maintain and update website visuals and digital assets in line with brand guidelines.
* Ensure the website consistently delivers a professional, cohesive, highquality brand experience.
Market Research & Insights
* Conduct desk research on industry trends, competitors, and sector developments to support marketing and content planning.
* Use insights to guide content strategy, visual direction, and communication initiatives.
Collaboration & Site Support
* Based in Newry with occasional international travel for content creation.
* Collaborate with the Group Marketing team to share assets and best practices.
* Build strong relationships with project teams, stakeholders, and partners to identify marketing opportunities.
People Management
* Provide strong leadership to the Marketing Team, setting clear goals, managing workloads, and fostering a collaborative, highperformance culture that supports business objectives and team development.
Events
* Lead the planning, co-ordination and delivery of events, including, but not limited to client visits, client external events and industry showcases.
The Ideal Person will have:
* Degree or equivalent qualification in Marketing, Communications or a related discipline.
* Minimum of 3 years management experience in a marketing or communications role (agency or in-house.)
* Proven copywriting and content creation experience for web, social, and print channels.
* Proven experience creating high-quality visual content for digital and print platforms.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong eye for detail.
* Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
* Confident, collaborative, and proactive approach to getting things done.
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Canva or Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, or similar).
* Experience with social media management tools and website CMS platforms is desirable.
Other Information:
This role is aligned with the Groups Marketing Structure, offering opportunities for professional growth within an expanding, integrated marketing function. You will be expected to participate in education, training or development as is necessary to enable the company to achieve objectives.
Applicants will be expected to provide written evidence of their right to work in the UK.
Rathbane Group Services can offer a cohesive and warm working environment that enables growth and development as well as a range of company benefits.
For further information or a more detailed job description contact Paula McDermott on telephone
Rathbane Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.