Communications & Marketing Manager (Assistant/Co-Ordinator)

Job Introduction

As Communications & Marketing Manager, you'll develop and deliver a variety of tailored online and innovative communication methods including social media

You'll use your expertise to shape this newly created role.

A fantastic and rare opportunity to develop your Comms & Brand career,further you'll have autonomy to run a reputational project, one where you will have exposure to the highest level and most influential stakeholders within the segment and direct with client contact

We are a key partner to the Ministry of Defence, running services at major UK and overseas military bases which improve quality of life for our military personnel. The impact of change and uncertainty as consolidation occurs throughout the armed forces, set against a backdrop of today’s rapidly changing world, makes the preservation of high standards even more important than ever. We are dedicated to delivering the best quality as well as cost-efficiency in the delivery of infrastructure, facilities management, catering, retail and leisure services to the armed forces community

We’re proud that our work has a significant bearing on morale, retention and recruitment.

Role Responsibility

• Develop and deliver timely, relevant and accurate communication to meet customer, client and colleagues. 
• Positively building the reputation of Sodexo Defence as a valued partner of the armed forces community.  Engaging key stakeholders with a variety of tailored online and innovative communication methods including social media
• Support the collection, production and analysis of local client and consumer data and knowledge
• Support the Marketing Director through the delivery of the marketing strategy, supporting the offer adaptation to the characteristics of the clients & consumers
• Support Marketing Director in the creation and delivery of 3 year internal and external reputation project, ensuring relevant media and messaging is utilised in the communication of this considering the different stakeholders both internally and

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in marketing, PR and internal communications
• Experience working with social media platforms
• Excellent written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to network with ease - internally and externally
• Competently able to co-ordinate events and activities
• Effective Presentation skills
• Creative vision
• Attention to detail
• PC literate on all main MS programmes
• Ability to work independently and on multiple projects at any given time

Highly desirable

• Publisher, sharepoint and visio
• Knowledge of the military
• Previous event management experience

Package Description

Competitive salary of £27,500 to £34,393 plus benefits including pension, bonus, flexible benefits scheme where you are able to tailor your additional benefits such as Healthcare, Dental Plan etc to suit your personal needs.

We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to further engage ex-forces personnel and reservists.  Those applying for roles with us who meet the essential criteria advertised under the ‘ideal candidate’ on the vacancy advertised are guaranteed to progress within the selection process.