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Marketing Team Leader

Wild Planet Trust is a registered education, scientific and conservation charity established in 1957 and based in Devon, UK. We own two zoos in Southwest England, plus two local nature reserves and a National Nature Reserve. We support conservation in the United Kingdom and overseas using funds generated by the people who visit the zoos and the expertise and dedication of our staff.

Newquay Zoo first opened its doors as a council run seasonal attraction in the 1950s, relocating it to its current site and now permanent home in 1969. Over 50 years later, our site, and work, has grown considerably and we are now one of Cornwall’s most popular tourist attractions and a leading conservation and education centre. There are over 120 species of animal that call Newquay Zoo home.

Paignton Zoo first opened its doors as the Torbay Zoological Gardens in 1923. Over 100 years later, our site, and work, has grown considerably and we are now one of the South West’s largest conservation organisations and top visitor attractions. There are over 230 species of animal that call Paignton Zoo home. As well as being a zoo, we’re also an award winning botanical garden with over 4,000 species on record. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Marketing Team Leader to join our Marketing team on a6 month fixed term contract. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours over 5 days. The salary for this position is £28,977 per annum

 

What will this role involve?

In this role you will lead and supervise the team on a day-to-day basis ensuring development and delivery of the Marketing strategy, the annual programme of events and co-ordinate content production. Assist the Head of Commercial – Communications and Marketing in achieving effective management of all areas of Marketing and the team. You will have line management responsibility for the Marketing Executive who is based at our Newquay site.

 

What skills and experience are required?

The ideal candidate will have 5 years’ experience of working in a similar role and of working to deadlines in a fast-paced environment as well as experience of liaising with agencies. Experience of supervising or people management would be beneficial. A broad understanding of marketing and digital marketing practices in the leisure and tourism industry is essential as well excellent communication and organisational skills. Working knowledge of SEO best practices and a strong background in customer acquisition would be advantageous. A CIM advanced certificate in Marketing or Degree in marketing/ media would be an advantage. CRM software and Mass Mailer experience are a bonus.

 

Benefits of joining our team include:

•                     33 days paid holiday pro-rata (inclusive of Bank Holidays)

•                     Company sick pay

•                     Branded uniform provided (as required)

•                     Relevant internal and external training provided

•                     Free entry to our zoos for staff and immediate family

•                     Discounts in our Catering and Retail outlets (as applicable)

•                     Free staff parking

•                     Employee Assistance Programme

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.