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Job description

WBR Credit Union has a strong focus on community and is committed to provided quality services to the people who live and work in the common bond areas of Warrenpoint, Burren and Rostrevor. WBR Credit Union is dedicated to serving the needs of almost 11,000 members. Purpose: WBR Credit Union is seeking a Marketing and Communication Officer to support Management to develop and implement its growth plans. The position will encompass traditional, online and social media marketing and the ongoing identification of market trends and opportunities. The appointee will contribute to the strategic development and sustainable growth of WBR Credit Union. Key Requirements: The Marketing and Communications Officer will have responsibility for improving and growing the business by fostering and developing relationships with Members and potential Members within our common bond area, suppliers and other strategic partners. The successful candidate will improve the Credit Union surplus through careful strategic planning, the positioning of the Credit Union as a lender of choice as well as enhancing the Credit Union’s reputation. This will entail initiating, planning and implementing the WBR Credit Union’s development, marketing and promotions plans, in accordance with the goals set in our current strategic plan. The successful candidate will work with the management team, and Business Development and Marketing Committee, and will oversee the day to day implementation of the marketing and promotions plan, including the Marketing budget.

Responsibilities

• Raise the profile of the WBR Credit Union throughout the common bond and wider community.
• To identify new business opportunities within the common bond - including new markets
• See website for the full list for main duties and responsibilities.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Have at least a Level 5 qualification in the area of Marketing, e-marketing or Digital Media Or Be able to demonstrate on the application form, by providing personal and specific examples, at least two years relevant employment experience
• Experience of Digital Marketing and Data Analytics Website Development and Search Engine Optimisation Social Media Management and Video Production Strong understanding of customer and marketing dynamics Excellent IT skills
• Excellent organisational skills Possess excellent oral and written communication skills, complimented by strong sales skills Possess strong management skills, including the ability to effectively plan, monitor, influence & negotiate
• Demonstratable ability to think and act strategically Self-starter with an ability to generate new business sales with key business partners High level of creativity High level of numeracy skills Ability to manage multiple projects at a time
• Hold a current driving licence and access to a car (applicants with a disability who have been prevented from obtaining a driving licence due to their disability (as defined by the DDA 1995) are eligible to apply).

Desirable Skills

• Marketing Degree Experience of marketing in a financial institution Experience in writing press releases & articles Experience in writing, designing (page layout/graphics) & preparing for publication print materials Social Media Marketing
• Credit Union Experience

Further Information

Please apply via www.wbrcu.com website - under the News & Events section