Career Opportunities with the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Marketing Communications Executive within the Marketing Department.
The purpose of the role is to help deliver the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company’s strategic goals through compelling communications that drive awareness of our services and products and help to generate positive perception of the Company.
To plan and deliver integrated marketing communications across multiple channels that are appropriately positioned for our target audiences.The successful candidate will have experience working in a busy and dynamic in-house or agency marketing team. The post-holder will work closely with the Marketing and Online Manager, the Digital Marketing Executive and the Community Management Officer – as well as building strong connections across the business - to drive growth in core audiences, enhance the Company’s reputation and incentivise customer loyalty.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with Marketing Manager to develop overall comms plan and specific campaign comms plans to support the Company’s marketing objectives.

• Work with PR Agency, creative agency and other external partners to deliver communications that enhance perception, awareness and consideration of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company.

• Lead on delivery of internal and external comms plans, setting clear objectives, and using reporting tools to track performance, measure impact, and adapt plans for maximum effectiveness. 

• Reporting on Communications activity to Marketing team and other internal stakeholders where relevant. 

• Collaborate with relevant internal and external partners to build integrated communications activity.

• Create, manage, and deliver engaging content and campaigns that tell the Company’s story to appropriate audiences on- and offline.

• Produce and publish accessible, accurate, and engaging content for corporate stakeholders.

• Manage press and media coverage, in conjunction with PR Agency.

• Prepare and submit briefs to agencies, evaluate agency performance and assist in reporting and managing accordingly.

• Develop and maintain B2B and B2C contact database ensuring quality data collection and input for the purposes of developing customer relationships through appropriate and relevant communications as part of the marketing and communications plan.

• Promoting the Company at major and local exhibitions

• Monitor trends in marketing and digital media to inform communications.

Attributes required:

• Have proven experience working in a previous communications role.

• Proven experience in briefing external agencies or partners to deliver marketing communications materials in line with brand guidelines. 

• Have comprehensive understanding of different communications channels.

• Have excellent written communications skills with the ability to write communication materials for different audiences.

• Be able to work effectively in a team and independently when required.

• Marketing experience and qualifications

• Self-Drive and motivation 

• Ability to work well under pressure

• Good organisational skills

• High level of computer literacy

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary subject to experience

• Excellent work/life balance

•  Concessionary travel

How to Apply:
Send your CV and Cover Letter to Ethel Docherty, Head of Human Resources:
📧 Ethel.Docherty@steam-packet.com

Closing Date:XXX