Are you a self-starter with a knack for strategy and creativity? We're looking for a confident and ambitious individual to join us at the Castle Climbing Centre as Marketing and Events Officer.

As the Marketing and Events Officer, you will be a true team player, working with other departments to strength our brand, and deliver engaging events for our diverse community. You’ll be working closely with the Marketing and Communications Manager to execute and oversee events, promote campaigns, manage social media, and establish partnerships while ensuring our ethos of inclusivity, community, and adventure shines through in everything we do. You will work with and oversee the Digital Content Apprentice, supporting them with producing marketing materials for Castle events, campaigns, and any ad-hoc marketing required. The MEO will also work closely with HR for internal events such as workshops, staff trips, etc., and communications related to recruitment.

You'll need to be familiar with tools such as Photoshop or Canva, and support with internal communications and coordination of staff events.

This is a fantastic role for someone who is well organised, passionate about climbing, has strong management skills, and loves generating compelling content!

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Events Planning – Organise and Co-ordinating events from 3rd party partners that take place at the Castle for customers such as Petzl, the North Face, La Sportiva etc.
• Organise and Co-ordinating with internal staff and HR for staff events
• Produce and review risk assessments for event activities
• Liaise with teams and staff members at all levels across the organization in the planning and production of events. Ensuring all relevant departments are well briefed and engaged.
• Assist the Marketing Manager in the day to day running of Castle communications, tasks such as copywriting, poster design, advertising, staff liaison
• Work with the Digital Content Apprentice to oversee social media delivery, ensuring it is inline with Castle marketing strategy
• Idea generation and creative input for campaigns and content delivery
• Co-ordinate and create engaging social media content with an analytic eye to monitor the success of the work
• Regular reporting of events and social media campaigns
• Provide friendly and timely responses to customer enquiries
• Occasional requirement to work evenings or events to ensure smooth running of customer events

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Proven experience in an events role (2 years)
• At least 1 year of experience in social media management
• Ability to effectively delegate and collaborate with a junior team member 
• Experience in a supervisory role
• Excellent communication through a variety of formats including excellent written English/copywriting
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to stay on top of and prioritise several work streams
• Tech literate, and able to pick up new apps/programs quickly
• Knowledge of basic design/comms principles/PR
• Familiarity with & knowledge of current social media channels
• Proven experience in event planning/project management
• Good knowledge of outdoor industry trends

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a CV and Cover Letter. Your cover letter should outline why you are interested in this role, and how you believe your skills and experience fit what the role requires. All applications must include a cover letter. Applications that do no include a cover letter will not be considered.

Deadline - Midnight 12th of January