Marketing and Communications Business Partner

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 ongoing 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.
• 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
• Strong project management experience
• Strong copywriting skills
• Creative Power Point experience
• 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 highquality 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 proactive and handson approach
• Selfstarter and comfortable in a fastpaced environment
• Creativity in concept development
• A good eye for layout and design

Why OCU At OCU we believe in building a team thats 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: Were dedicated to becoming the UKs leading energy transition and utilities contractor pioneering sustainable and innovative solutions that set the standard for the industry.

If youre ready to make a difference and be part of an exciting journey with OCU we want to hear from you!