Job Specification

The Role

• To work as part of a team to produce a wide range of printed and digital on brand marketing materials across all audiences.
• Prepare specifications and briefs, obtain estimates, and purchase print and design from the external print and design companies on the financial frameworks.
• Support brand implementation across the business, with responsibility for monitoring and responding to brand enquiries.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on technical and practical publishing issues including production processes, house style, design approach, use of the business brand, commissioning and use of photography, buying design and print, copyright, data protection, the business design and print frameworks, and proof reading/sub-editing techniques.
• Assist with the upkeep of the electronic photo library to ensure easy access for colleagues across the to an up-to-date library of images; including the coding and captioning of photographs prior to them being uploaded into the main photo library.
• Other administrative/office support duties as identified by members of the Marketing Leadership Team.

The Person

• Academic or vocational qualifications (minimum A levels or equivalent) and at least 12 months’ experience
• An up-to-date and comprehensive knowledge of the design and print industry – design and print processes; proofing techniques; terminology; design and print buying. Plus publishing knowledge – copy writing, sub- and copy-editing and proof reading
• Excellent proof reading skills
• Knowledge and experience of online authoring and digital publishing
• Understanding of the principles and application of marketing, branding and design
• IT and web – standard Excel and Word packages and aptitude to learn new specialist packages eg SAP, Adobe creative suite and e-print/digital print/CRM software
• Well-developed organisational skills and the ability to be proactive
• Experience of working in a busy office environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong time management and administrative skills
• Excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy/quality and a long attention span