Marketing and Communications Business Partner
TN United Kingdom
Stockport, England, United Kingdom
Marketing and Communications Business Partner, Stockport Client: OCU Location: Stockport, United Kingdom Job Category: Other - EU work permit required: Yes Job Reference: a7180922cb44 Job Views: 7 Posted: 02.04.2025 Expiry Date: 17.05.2025 Job Description: Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions. Working directly with many of the country s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team. We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment. We believe that being successful is a choice. We choose to be successful. We are OCU, One Company United . Role Overview Effective marketing and communications are essential to the OCU strategy. The role of MarComms Business Partner / MarComms Executive provides support to a variety of OCU divisions in the delivery of effective external marketing and internal communications activities. Organisation and production of regular content is a core element of the role, as is providing support to the Marketing and Communications Director on a wide variety of projects, communicating to internal and external stakeholders. The role will deliver strong and innovative projects to promote the business brand, services and mission through a variety of channels including web, social media, advertising, email, and other channels. Duties and Responsibilities Producing content, performing research and undertaking interviews to gain valuable insight from our experts and senior people. Case study development through site visits and interviews with key personnel. Creation of visually impactful assets including PowerPoint presentations. Devising and creating ways to build authentic and innovative content. Recommend content updates to social media pages to drive an increase in followers and engagement. Regular maintenance/updates of all websites. Support Marketing & Communications Director in the delivery of content plans (both external and internal) including social media, websites, blogs, newsletters and more. Gathering information from a variety of sources to inform content and stories. Travelling when required to our various depot/office locations to gain insight from our experts/specialists or to undertake detailed information gathering. Measurement of activities and providing recommendations for on-going improvement. Monitoring documentation to ensure on brand and in line with messaging and values. Support the delivery of impactful campaigns related to recruitment and retention, wellbeing and other HR and people related topics. Reviewing, proofing and editing of content from MarComms and other teams. Mentorship and support to our Marketing Assistant/Apprentice. Support Marketing & Communications Director in the planning and delivery of a variety of projects. Other duties and project work as required. Minimum Requirements 5+ years experience within a similar position required. Degree in marketing, communications, or a related field. Experience in development of Tender bid or Annual Report documentation. Experience of both External Marketing and Internal Communications. Ability to create engaging content - both written and visual. Experience with Adobe Creative suite advantageous InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro. HTML/CSS and CMS knowledge advantageous. SEO/PPC experience advantageous. Experience with video content campaigns advantageous. Experience of Google Analytics and other digital reporting tools advantageous. Familiarity with digital marketing tools and platforms such as Google Analytics, social media, email marketing tools. Excellent time management, organisational skills and the capability to produce high-quality work to tight deadlines. Ability to prioritise workload and manage expectations. Team mentorship experience advantageous. Willingness to travel when business needs require. Full UK drivers licence. Skills Experience Qualifications Keen eye for detail, working to a high level of accuracy. A team player with a pro-active and hands-on approach. Self-starter and comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Creativity in concept development. A good eye for layout and design. Why OCU? At OCU, we believe in building a team that s stronger together. Our core values guide everything we do, from prioritising safety to striving for continuous improvement. Join a company that delivers results while making a positive impact on the world. Our Vision: We re dedicated to becoming the UK s leading energy transition and utilities contractor, pioneering sustainable and innovative solutions that set the standard for the industry. If you re ready to make a difference and be part of an exciting journey with OCU, we want to hear from you! #J-18808-Ljbffr