We are looking for a PR & Content Coordinator to join the Frontier team, based at Witham St Hughs on a fixed term on fixed-term basis for 12 months. We are open to hybrid options for this role, with the right candidate working 2 days from home and 3 days on site.
Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.
You will work closely with the Communications Manager, Head of Corporate Communications and wider marketing team to deliver a range of multi-media content across Frontiers external channels.
You will help to deliver activity as part of the business overall corporate communications plan and will be responsible for the implementation of external communications that support specific marketing campaigns, for example raising the profile of Frontiers people, technical expertise and wide range of products and services including: seed, crop nutrition and protection, agronomy, precision farming technologies and grain trading.
The Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Opportunities for a mixture of home and site working (to be agreed with Line Manager)
* 25 days holiday per calendar year with option to purchase 5 more days
* Dedicated Learning & Development team to support you and your career
* Employee Assistance Program providing 24 hours support & advice in areas such as health and wellbeing for yourself, your family & friends (up to 5 people in total)
* Increased Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave benefits for eligible employees
* Life Assurance scheme and pension plan with employer contributions of up to 7%
* Cycle to Work Scheme, employee retail discount scheme and free eye test vouchers
About You
* Experience in a similar marketing and/or communications role; writing/editing content and producing communications materials
* A first-class command of English and the ability to write and edit concise, effective copy for different audiences
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop collaborative relationships with stakeholders at all levels
* Excellent organisational skills
* Excellent attention to detail
* Experience of content management creation and delivery via CMS platforms and social media channels
* Experience of Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Final Cut or other video/design editing software would be advantageous
* Experience in agriculture is not essential, but the candidate should be passionate about learning about the sector and the future of food and farming.
Your Role
As a PR & Content Coordinator your role will involve:
* Close collaboration with the wider marketing team to deliver multi-channel marketing and communications campaigns aligned to clear goals and objectives
* The opportunity to help shape and drive Frontiers content strategy as the business moves into an exciting new chapter
* The chance to offer creative input and ideas across a range of projects
* Writing inspiring editorial content to help tell Frontiers story, working closely with the business senior teams, technical and subject matter experts to create blogs, news stories, magazine columns and press releases
* Helping to elevate Frontiers online presence by maintaining company website content, supporting Frontiers digital-first ethos and important foundation for all communications activity
* Supporting some in-house video and photo capture as well as commissioning professional photography and videography
* Supporting with event PR and external promotion
* Other communications projects as required by the business.
About Us
Frontier is a successful and growing business. We are the largest crop production and grain marketing company in the UK, with over 1,000 employees and a turnover of more than £1.5 billion.
With a vision to be the first-choice employer in UK agriculture, we are committed to delivering a culture where people are at the heart of our success.
Award winning for our commitment to people, we have been recognised by Great Place to Work institute since 2012 and we are proud to be ranked by them in the top 30 UK best large places to work.
Our business approach is underpinned by our core values Integrity, Customer focus and Expertise or ICE. These values support our whole philosophy and way of working and we are always looking to attract talented individuals with either industry knowledge or specialist skills that will help us deliver consistently to these values.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We have a clear commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity encouraging fairness and equality of treatment for all. As such we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
We recognise the value of a workforce in which people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to introduce fresh ideas and contribute to the business goals.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment with inclusive employment policies, such as progressive flexible working and parental policies.
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