Marketing and Communications Manager

Location Zest Centre

Salary £28,000- £30,000 pro rata

Term of Contract 12 months (initial)

Hours 29.6 hours a week (0.8 fte)

Holidays 25 days + 8 statutory days pa

Responsible to Chief Executive

Purpose of Job

The post-holder will be responsible for developing and implementing effective marketing and communication strategies to promote Zest services and products.

The role will be focused on establishing and developing the Live Lighter Sheffield brand as the service expands and diversifies, establishing and developing the Smokefree Service for Young People brand to increase local engagement and referrals; and planning and advising on promotional campaigns to increase Zest Leisure services take up.

Responsibilities

Person Specification

Essential

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• At least 2 years’ experience of working in a similar role
• A degree or postgraduate qualification in marketing or related field
• Experience of brand development and management
• Strong organisational skills
• Experience in developing and implementing marketing plans and campaigns
• Evidence of delivering increased sales and/ or service referrals through marketing activity
• Good IT skills in a range of design software packages
• Experience in developing and managing effective social media content
• Experience of developing and maintaining effective partnerships
• Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative
• Ability to work to deadlines and targets
• Good team working skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal including an ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds

Circumstances and Commitment

• Support for the aims of Zest
• Commitment to equality of opportunity

Zest Vision and Values

Our vision isto enable everyone in our communities to lead successful and healthy lives.

Our mission is threefold:

Zest delivers a range of services centering on a whole household approach, recognising that families and individuals have complex issues which may not be addressed by a single service.

Personalised

To achieve the best personal outcomes we navigate individuals and families through a tailored journey of support that can involve accessing a range of joined up wellbeing support services provided and hosted by Zest.

Inclusive

We strive to keep our services and facilities affordable, physically and culturally accessible. We run a range of tailored sessions including women only and disability specific swim sessions, and host the only ramp access swimming pool in the city

Asset based

We empower local people and address local need by identifying the strengths within our community.

Collaborative

We collaborate by default to identify issues, push for change, develop solutions and deliver collective approaches and achieve the best outcomes for our local communities.

All applications must be on a Zest application form. (Please note CVs will not be accepted) Completed application forms must be returned to HR@zestcommunity.co.uk or posted to

Zest, 18 Upperthorpe, Sheffield S6 3NA

For an informal chat about the role please e-mail matt.dean@zestcommunity.co.uk to arrange a call back.

Closing date:Friday 16thJuly 2021 at 5.00pm

Interviews will take place w/c 26thJuly2021, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Zest is working towards best-practice in equality of opportunity.