Due to business demands, we have an opportunity for a Marketing & Events Manager, based at Corpach, Fort William.
About the job
This is a newly created role, providing an opportunity for a marketing & events professional to take the lead within our established team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the marketing activities and events for Ferguson Transport & Shipping and our JV company Kishorn Port Ltd.
The role is based at our Head Office in Corpach, Fort William and will report to our Group Managing Director and our Business Support Manager. Travelling and overnight stays will be required to fulfil the requirements of this role; therefore a valid driving licence is essential.
Main responsibilities will include:
* Overall responsibility for the marketing for transport, shipping, rail, warehousing and port facilities for Ferguson Transport & Shipping.
* Overall responsibility for the marketing for Kishorn Port & Dry Dock (Kishorn Port Ltd – KPL) a 50:50 JV Company with Ferguson Transport (Spean Bridge Ltd) and Leiths Scotland (Ltd), to market it to major oil and gas, renewable, decommissioning, marine, forestry and aquaculture industries.
* Overseeing the day to day running of the marketing department.
* To provide line management support and guidance to the marketing department, ensuring that their collective duties are completed in line with company standards and marketing guidelines.
* Ensure all events (hospitality, sponsorship and corporate) are planned, organised and executed accordingly for Ferguson Transport & Shipping and KPL.
* Attendance at company events/conferences, ensuring they are managed and coordinated in a professional manner in line with company protocol and procedures.
* Working to increase and improve engagement on social media by ensuring content is populated and scheduled on a weekly/monthly basis.
* Liaising with Directors, Project Managers and Department Managers on business developments to ensure marketing opportunities are captured and any new developments, products/services offered by the company are marketed.
The successful candidate should have:
* Experience/background in a marketing & events management role.
* Educated to degree or diploma level in a relevant subject area, or equivalent work experience.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ensuring attention to detail and accuracy.
* Experience of managing people.
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work within a time-sensitive environment.
* Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office.
* A valid driving licence.
We are happy to receive enquiries and applications from those who meet some, but not all, of the above criteria and would be pleased to answer any questions on the role.
What you can expect:
* A well-equipped modern office environment with parking.
* Company Pension Scheme.
* 28 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), enhanced with service.
* Loyalty bonus payment scheme.
* Employer contributory pension scheme.
* Group life assurance.
* Employee assistance programme.
Ferguson Transport & Shipping provide clear routes for career progression and offer a range of opportunities for training, development and upskilling to help people get to the next level.
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