Digital Communications Assistant

Digital Communications Assistant

Company: Bowmer + Kirkland

Location: Heage, Derbyshire

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (40 hours/week)

About Bowmer + Kirkland

Established in 1923, Bowmer + Kirkland is a leading privately-owned, family-run construction group in the UK. We are proud to be Investors in People accredited and Scheme Partners of the Considerate Constructors Scheme.

The Role

We are seeking a Digital Communications Assistant to support our Digital Communications Manager. This role is crucial in planning, creating, and delivering digital communications across our online channels to achieve business objectives. The ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude, the ability to manage multiple projects, collaborate with various teams, and possess excellent written communication skills with a keen eye for detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule and publish social media content.
• Assist in planning social media activity aligned with campaigns, events, and key organisational priorities.
• Upload and format content on the organisation's website using a Content Management System (CMS).
• Edit and update existing web pages to ensure content accuracy and accessibility.
• Support basic Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and web content best practices.
• Format and distribute email newsletters and campaign emails using email marketing platforms.
• Assist in maintaining the company intranet by updating content and ensuring information is current.
• Create and structure new intranet pages to improve internal communications and accessibility.
• Work with internal teams to publish updates, resources, and announcements.
• Create and edit digital graphics for social media, newsletters, and web content.
• Support the production and editing of short videos and multimedia content.

Key Skills And Experience

• Educated to degree level in a marketing or communications-related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in a similar role (in-house or agency).
• Experience or understanding of Content Management Systems (CMS).
• Knowledge of social media platforms and current trends.
• Demonstrable content creation skills using Adobe/Canva for image and video.
• Excellent communication and written skills with attention to detail.
• Strong organisation and planning skills.
• UK Driving Licence required for occasional site visits.

Desirable Skills And Experience

• Experience using email marketing tools.
• Familiarity with analytics tools for web and social media performance.
• Experience maintaining an intranet or internal communications platform.

In Return We Offer

• 25 days holiday per year, plus 8 bank holidays and Christmas Eve.
• Entry into the Group Personal Pension Scheme.
• Private Health Insurance (subject to a qualifying period).
• Eye care voucher scheme.
• Training and Development Opportunities.

Bowmer + Kirkland is an equal opportunities employer and a disability confident employer. We encourage applications from candidates covered under the Equality Act. Please contact HR in advance of an interview to discuss any necessary adjustments.

To apply, please click APPLY to submit your CV and Cover Letter.

Candidates with experience in roles such as Communications Coordinator, Communications Associate, Social Media Coordinator, Digital Marketing Executive, or Marketing Coordinator may be considered.

Key skills/competency

• Digital Communications Assistant
• Social Media Management
• Content Creation
• Website Content Management
• SEO
• Email Marketing
• Content Editing
• Graphic Design
• Video Editing
• Internal Communications