Digital Communications Assistant in Derby

This is a full time, permanent role, 40 hours over 5 days per week.

Since being established in 1923, Bowmer + Kirkland has grown to become one of the most successful privately-owned, family-run construction groups in the UK. Our Investors in People accreditation demonstrates our commitment to our staff and we are Scheme Partners of the Considerate Constructors Scheme - something which only a select number of high performing contractors achieve.

The Digital Communications Assistant will support the Digital Communications Manager in the planning, creation, and delivery of digital communications across the organisation's online channels to support the overall business objectives. The varied nature of this role means candidates must possess a can-do attitude and the ability to work on multiple projects and work collaboratively across different teams.

• Schedule and publish social media content
• Assist in planning social media activity aligned with campaigns, events, and key organisational priorities
• Upload and format content on the organisation's website using a content management system (CMS)
• Edit and update existing web pages to ensure content remains accurate and accessible
• Support basic search engine optimisation (SEO) and web content best practices
• Format and distribute email newsletters and campaign emails using email marketing platforms
• Assist in maintaining the company intranet by updating content and ensuring information is current
• Create and structure new intranet pages to improve internal communications and accessibility
• Create and edit digital graphics for social media, newsletters, and web content
• Support the production and editing of short videos and multimedia content

Requirements:

• Educated to degree level in a marketing or communications-related field
• Experience or understanding of content management systems
• Knowledge of social media platforms to keep up with current trends of usage
• Demonstrable content creation skills using Adobe/Canva for image and video
• Excellent communication skills
• Organisation and planning skills
• UK Driving licence required as the role will include visits to our construction projects from time to time
• Experience using email marketing tools
• Familiarity with analytics tools for web and social media performance
• Experience maintaining an intranet or internal communications platform

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday per year, plus 8 bank holidays and Christmas Eve
• Entry into the Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Private Health Insurance (subject to a qualifying period)
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Training & Development Opportunities

We are a disability confident employer and actively encourage applicants who are covered under the equality act to apply. Please contact HR in advance of an interview to discuss any adjustments that are required in order to support you in the process.