Content and Communications Lead

DescriptionContent and Communications Lead
On-site with potential for hybrid working.
Mon-Fri 37 hours
Can you create high quality content that engages our customers? Can you ensure communications through multimedia channels are relevant, compelling, and aligned to our business strategies?
This is a full-time role [37 hours, Mon-Fri] based in Ulverston, Cumbria with potential for hybrid working - up to two days per week.
Why Work for Us?
LED lighting is a low-energy solution to lighting challenges and has applications from domestic, and commercial, through industrial and into biotech and beyond
At Forge, we’re really good at designing, manufacturing and delivering cutting edge LED lighting solutions
As an SME, we will give you plenty of support and scope to achieve your own goals
You’ll be writing engaging copy, developing positive briefs, planning events, and managing targeted communications.
The Role
* Create and deliver targeted communications to existing, new and potential customers
* Manage our communication [marketing] tools across multimedia channels including website, newsletter, and social media
* Create engaging content to demonstrate Forge’s broad ranging technical expertise
* Assist with recruitment communications
* Plan, manage and deliver communication campaigns including mailshots and exhibitions
* Lead on CRM, dynamics, and data management
The Candidate
We’re looking for someone who has;
* A good degree, preferably in a science/economics related subject
* Strong critical thinking and planning skills to deliver effective communication campaigns
* Ability to digest technical information and meet tight timeframes across several projects
* Excellent written and verbal skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and simply to a wider audience
* Ability to think through what specific customers in specific target markets want to hear/read
* Excellent IT skills, possibly with specific SEO experience but definitely with the drive to learn
We don’t expect you to tick all the boxes above, but the more the better!
At Forge, we offer;
* Being part of a well-established highly respected company
* Great working atmosphere with regular team social events
* Flexible working arrangements including an early finish on Fridays
* 24 days holidays per year FTE plus Bank Holidays and a holiday buy back option
* Excellent career progression opportunities
* Profit Share Scheme
* Induction and ongoing training and development to hone your skills
* P/T hours considered for the right candidate
* The option for hybrid working
* Excellent transport links with free parking, bike storage and shower facilities.
Our location offers a fantastic work / life balance
You can go straight out of work and into the English Lake District.
The Lake District is a UNESCO world heritage destination which offers wide open spaces, hiking/biking trails water sports and other outdoor pursuits
With its bustling historic towns, many festivals, excellent choice of restaurants from Michelin starred venues to country restaurants and a huge number of pubs, the opportunities for both adventure and leisure are immense!
Forge reserves the right to close the vacancy at any time, if it is deemed that there have been enough applications received
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£38,000
Ulverston, Cumbria
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