ATHLETICS NORTHERN IRELAND

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE 1 Qualifications and 1.1 Minimum of 3 A-levels at Attainments grade A-C (or equivalent)

1.2 Third level educational qualification (Degree or equivalent) in Marketing, Communication, Events, PR or a related subject

2. Work and Other 2.1 At least 3 years’ experience 2.4 Evidence of working as part Experience (in an of working in Marketing & of an integrated team and employed or voluntary Communications managing staff and/or capacity) volunteers to a high 2.2 At least one year’s standard experience of managing projects and campaigns

2.3 Experience of working/volunteering in sport, especially athletics

3 Skills 3.1 Demonstrable experience in 3.7 Experience in income creating and delivering generation from commercial Marketing & PR campaigns sources

3.2 Demonstrable experience in 3.8 Experience in managing creating sound working staff and associates and relationships with key ensuring they are aware of stakeholders such as media, and adhere to the journalists, sponsors, organisation’s Social Media funders Policy

3.3 Experience in website 3.9 Experience in writing and administration and delivering relevant strategic management policies

3.4 Demonstrable experience in 3.10 Experience in ensuring copy writing, report writing, effective monitoring press releases and news measures are in place stories. Excellent attention to detail and proof reading skills.

3.5 Calmness under pressure and the ability to run multiple projects and events to tight deadlines

3.6 Experience in developing audience lists and accurate marketing emails to engage new and existing audiences with our events 4 Other Considerations 4.1 A commitment to Equal 4.2 A strong interest in sport, Opportunities especially athletics

5 Circumstances 5.1 Able to work evenings and/or weekends when required

5.2 Be prepared to work away from normal base when required

5.3 Have access to a mode of transport that allows you to fulfil all requirements of the post

Note to all applicants: Only applicants clearly demonstrating, with examples, how they meet all Essential Criteria in sections 1, 2, 3 and 5 will be invited to the next stage of the recruitment and selection process. Desirable Criteria in sections 2 and 3 may also be used in the shortlisting process if required. All other criteria will be assessed by interview and/or skills test for applicants progressing from the short list.