Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 12 Jun 2016
About VSO
VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place.
About ICS
International Citizen Service (ICS) is an innovative youth programme that will see 7000 volunteers aged 18-25 work alongside in-country volunteers on projects aimed at improving the lives of some of the world’s poorest people. VSO has the overall accountability for the ICS contract and leads the programme in partnership with a number of respected development organisations.
Role Overview
The Marketing Advisor will work closely with the ICS Marketing Lead to plan, implement and evaluate integrated marketing campaigns targeted at 18-25 year olds or their influencers to increase volunteer applications. The successful candidate will work across the organisations responsible for delivering ICS, supporting information –sharing, monitoring marketing activity and developing marketing materials to maximise impact; working both confidently and collaboratively with our stakeholders.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
In order to be considered for this role you will have proven experience of planning and implementing integrated marketing plans across a range of channels to deliver results. Experienced at effectively managing campaigns targeted at 18-25 year olds you’ll be able to demonstrate creative flair, have a strong understanding of recruitment marketing techniques and be digitally savvy. You’ll have experience of strategic planning and must be able to manage multiple projects as well as a busy workload, to tight deadlines.
You will have proven experience of building relationships that deliver tangible results across a wide range of stakeholders and be comfortable critiquing marketing plans in order to improve performance.
How to apply:
How to apply
http://vso.force.com/jobopportunities/Job_DetailsPage?jid=a0mD000000AtztI
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please click on the link above, download the job description to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we’re looking for. To submit your application, click on ‘Apply now’ and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
Unfortunately we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position, so please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying.
Application closing date
12th June 2016
Start date
Asap