ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED MARKETING MANAGER?

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is the UK’s leading Technology, Innovation and Research Centre for offshore renewable energy and we’re now recruiting for an experienced MARKETING MANAGER to help us to deliver our vision of a thriving net zero UK powered by renewable energy.
In this role, you would act as the key coordination point for ORE Catapult’s marketing activities in the Northeast and The Humber, and to support the Head of Marketing and wider team in the delivery of the overall marketing and communications plan across the organisation.
The role is critical in promoting and positioning our activities and test and demonstration facilities to raise the profile of ORE Catapult in the industry.

What will I do?

• Work with commercial and business development teams to identify, develop and deliver marketing campaigns for ORE Catapult commercial assets and facilities across the UK, support the operations and maintenance activity and regional research programmes business wide.
• Develop, articulate and evolve ORE Catapult’s value proposition around test and demonstration services
• Support creation and delivery of consistent marketing materials across the organisation.
• Support ORE Catapult’s community engagement activity
• Aid the delivery of ad-hoc support the internal communications strategy across the business
• To aid the delivery of regional communications and public affairs activities
• Provide communications support for all ORE Catapult activities at our Blyth site
• Drive local stakeholder engagement and co-ordinate senior stakeholder visits to our Blyth site
• Events planning and delivery as and when required

What are we looking for?

• Ideally educated to degree level or equivalent
• Exceptionally strong personal communications skills with stakeholder engagement experience
• Strong writing and creative skills with the ability to craft compelling narratives around research, innovation, and technological advancements.
• Networking and negotiation skills
• Experience in managing and delivering cross functional marketing campaigns
• Experience of managing external creative agencies
• Prior experience of marketing and communications within an engineering environment is essential; Knowledge and understanding of offshore renewables would be advantageous.

What do we offer?

• Salary up to £40k, depending on proven ability and experience
• Hybrid role with flexibility to work in the office and at home
• 38 days holidays including flexible bank holidays and option to buy 5 days extra
• Pension, annual bonus, life assurance and health care scheme as standard
• Equal Opportunities Policy
• Electric vehicle, Private Medical and bike2work salary sacrifice schemes
• Open working environment with great potential for career progression and options for Learning and Development
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders and a range of diversity groups and networks, including Inclusion and Diversity, STEM and LGBTQ+
• Refer a Friend scheme paying £1500

ORE Catapult values diversity and inclusion, recognising that varied perspectives are essential for innovation and success. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including those with protected characteristics such as gender, sexual orientation, and race.
We also understand that some candidates may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criterion. If you believe you have the skills to succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications.
As a disability-confident commited employer, we are committed to equality and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria.
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