Marketing Co-ordinator - Active Essex

About the role

Marketing Co-ordinator - Active Essex

Permanent, Full Time

£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. This means you can work remotely part of the working 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)

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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. For more details please visit: https://www.essexpensionfund.co.uk/
Great training pathways. Encouragement to all staff for their continual professional development with full support and guidance.
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 have knowledge of the full marketing mix, good copy-writing skills and be able to demonstrate experience of using creative and innovative delivery methods effectively.

This candidate requires a qualification in marketing, communications, or equivalent in experience.

The Experience You Will Bring

Essential:

Educated to RQF level 6 (Bachelor’s degree) in 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 in 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 and ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines.
You are excited to work as part of a small but growing team, be 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.

Why Essex?

As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we’re committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.

We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. As part of our team, we kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles, not only during the recruitment process but also throughout your time with us. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.

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.

As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

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If you have queries on this role, would like to see a full list of accountabilities or require anything further, please email daniel.warner@essex.gov.uk

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Marketing Co-ordinator – Active Essex