Marketing Co-ordinator - Active Essex

Essex County Council; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 27,000

Job description

Marketing Co-ordinator - Active Essex

Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £25,081 to £26,679 Per Annum

Location: Chelmsford

Closing Date: Wednesday 2nd April at 11.59pm

This role will be filled on a hybrid basis, meaning you can work remotely part of the week with an expectation to attend the office in Chelmsford at least 2 days per week, as well as events around the county on occasion. Any journeys to the office would be at your own expense. More specific details about this can be discussed at the interview stage should you be invited.

Interview Date: 17th April 2025 (in person at County Hall, Market Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1QH)

Why work with us?

• Hybrid Working - 2 days office based in Chelmsford per week and 3 days remote working.
• We are a large, award-winning team with circa 40 staff and have seen the department grow by over 25% over the last 2 years.
• Work for a high performing team with great team morale and friendly, helpful, and supportive colleagues.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• 37 hour working week. Monday to Friday.
• Local Authority Pension Scheme.
• Great training pathways with encouragement for continual professional development.
• Make a difference to the local community and inspire Essex residents to lead active and healthy lifestyles.

The Opportunity

As a function with Public Health, Active Essex is driven by the "Fit for the Future - The Physical Activity and Sport strategy for Essex, Southend and Thurrock 2021-31." This outlines the vision for an active Essex to improve everyone's health and wellbeing, working together across systems to make physical activity a part of everyday life for everyone.

This role will support the Marketing team to organise and deliver creative and impactful marketing for the Active Essex team, to grow brand profile and inspire residents across the county to be physically active. The role will consist of working across multiple campaigns and events, helping to manage social media accounts, writing blogs and press releases and showcasing the team's impact across Essex communities.

The successful candidate will have some experience in marketing and knowledge of the full marketing mix, good copy-writing skills and the ability to demonstrate experience of using creative and innovative delivery methods effectively.

The Experience You Will Bring

Essential:

• Educated to RQF level 6 (Bachelor's degree) in a relevant field e.g., marketing, communications, social media, English or equivalent by experience.
• Previous experience of working in marketing roles, inclusive of social media, press, digital and campaigns.
• Capable of designing marketing material to strengthen and promote the Active Essex and Active Essex Foundation brand.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Desirable:

• Ability to work on own initiative and take responsibility for decisions relating to own work.
• Delivery orientated with the ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines.
• Excited to work as part of a small but growing team, self-motivated and proactive, ready to roll up your sleeves, learn quickly and venture out of your comfort zone.
• Demonstrate competence in the MS Office suite of programmes and Canva.

Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.