Join our friendly organisation and help us grow awareness of our charity, promote sales and increase audience engagement. We are looking to recruit a Marketing & Communications Officer (maternity cover) to create engaging, high-quality, visual, and written marketing materials.
About the Guildford Institute
We are an educational and community charity offering a varied programme of activities, room hire facilities, a vegetarian cafe, and a historic library and archive, all based in our Grade II listed premises in central Guildford.
What We Can Offer You
* 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; The Marketing & Communications Officer will be passionate about the Institute's aims of providing cultural and social opportunities for the local community.
Core Responsibilities
* 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
Qualifications & Skills
* 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
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.
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