91³ÉÈË

Purpose of the Post:

• To support and assist the promotion of 91³ÉÈË and the UK automotive industry to ensure a positive public profile through media coverage and events.
• To support the Communications and International department with media activities and events, as required.
• To monitor and report on 91³ÉÈË’s media profile and key industry issues trending in the public arena.
• To administer the 91³ÉÈË Public Affairs Committee.
• To act as team administrator and to assist the Director of Communications and International from time to time

Qualifications/Skills/Attributes required:

• Education to degree level or beyond.
• Basic IT skills – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet Explorer.
• Confidentiality and diplomacy.
• First-class written and verbal English skills.
• Strong interpersonal abilities and the ability to forge and maintain relationships.
• A positive and enthusiastic approach to team work.
• Ability to work on own initiative and under pressure to deliver to tight deadlines.
• Outstanding organisational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• A clear understanding of media requirements.
• A clear understanding of 91³ÉÈË’s role in the industry, and member requirements.
• An understanding of or interest in automotive, the national news agenda and public affairs.

Main duties include:

• Administer 91³ÉÈË’s Public Affairs Committee including the production, coordination and distribution of agendas, meeting papers and minutes.
• Support the Communications and International team in the delivery of media activity and events, including compiling media lists, pitching stories, administrating media attendance for 91³ÉÈË events and distributing releases and images/videos.
• To act as team administrator and to assist the Director of Communications and International with diary/room bookings from time to time.
• Assist with producing 91³ÉÈË’s weekly newsletter, 91³ÉÈË Update, identifying and writing news stories for inclusion.
• Assist with the maintenance of smmt.co.uk and goultralow.com, particularly with regard to the news and events sections, to profile key 91³ÉÈË activity through the homepage, to support the Press Officer.
•  Assist with the development and production of regular communications reports and publications specifically, the 91³ÉÈË Press and PR Guide and Motor Industry Facts booklet.
•  Assist with monitoring and producing monthly and quarterly reports detailing 91³ÉÈË’s communications activity, media profile and emerging industry issues.
• Ensure all 91³ÉÈË contact lists are maintained and regularly updated.
• Other duties as required.

Salary and benefits package:

The package includes private medical insurance, company pension scheme, flexi time, 25 days annual leave, childcare vouchers, interest free season ticket loan (after 6 months).

Deadline for Applications:

10 July 2015

Method of Application:

Prospective candidates should e-mail [email protected] with a CV and covering letter quoting your salary expectations.

Early applications are encouraged as interviews will take place and the position offered before this date if a suitable candidate is found.