At South West Water we believe that the strongest businesses are built on solid, stable foundations - with a vision and a culture that gives them the freedom to change, improve and innovate.
We’re proud to be responsible for providing reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for the beautiful South West area.
And we have huge ambitions.
Not only are we committed to reaching net-zero by 2030, but we’ve also partnered with wildlife charities, National Parks and local partners to help ensure a better future for generations to come.
So, if you want to be part of a diverse team where opportunities flow and fresh ideas are welcomed, #JustAddWater.
We have an exciting opportunity as a Marketing Manager, for a 6-month fixed term contract. Working closely with multiple stakeholders throughout the business, you will have a strong passion for everything marketing and are customer-focused with proven experience in delivering successful, effective multi-channel campaigns.
You will receive an annual salary of £40,000 - £45,000 pro-rata and excellent benefits.
About the role:
As a Marketing Manager you will be focused on developing and executing marketing programs that promote the value of our services and of Water itself to encourage favourable opinions of the work we do and improve the understanding of water across the Southwest.
Wat you'll be doing:
- Creating, developing and evaluating marketing plans and campaigns, with the foresight and ability to redirect the campaign as required
- Using marketing as a vehicle to influence and encourage behavioural change
- Engaging with and influencing stakeholders
- Understanding of digital channels, traditional marketing methods and the skill to seamlessly blend and apply them.
- Communicating effectively and eloquently to tell the story, translating a complicated business into understandable, concise messages both verbally and in writing
- Editing and proof-reading content
- Researching and implementing contemporary and relevant marketing practices and techniques
- Managing social media channels and scheduling channel-specific content
- Reporting on performance against targets across social media accounts, website and newsletters.
- Responding to ad hoc requirements such as marketing support on project work
- Managing communications for operational incidents and projects, fielding media enquiries when required, as part of an out of hours standby rota
- Supporting the wider Communications Team as and when required
What we are looking for:
- A marketing qualification is desirable, with experience from agency or client-side
- Experience in managing below and above the line campaigns
- The ability to influence senior managers and stakeholders
- A passion for understanding customers and their needs
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and influencing skills
- Awareness and understanding of company issues
- Excellent project and time management skills
- Understanding of good process management across Marketing
- You must be competent in using Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
What's in it for you?
We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing support and development for a long-term career with us. We’re one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition.
In return, we offer an excellent range of benefits including:
- Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
- A discretionary Bonus
- Competitive Contributory Pension
- Access to the Company Sharesave Scheme
- Wellbeing support programmes
- Cycle to work scheme
- on-site subsidised cafe and Costa
- A range of Group Discounts
Closing date: Friday 16 December, 2022
Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.
Our core values which are essential to our success are:
· Trusted - We do the right thing for our customers and stakeholders.
· Collaborative - We forge strong relationships working together to make a positive impact.
· Responsible - We keep our promises to our customers, communities, and each other.
· Progressive - We are always looking for new ways to improve and make life better.