Marketing and Communications Manager
| Posting date: | 08 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £37,280 to £40,777 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 September 2025 |
| Location: | PL5 1LP |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Talent Finder |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | TFWTO-054-22254 |
Summary
Marketing and Communications Manager | Plymouth/Torpoint | Full Time | £37,280 - £40,777 per annum
Our client is responsible for the management, operation, maintenance and administration of the two crossings over the River Tamar – Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry. With approx. 26,000 vehicles travel with them every day, and they play an important part in the local infrastructure, creating a link between Plymouth, Devon and South East Cornwall.
They are seeking a full-time Marketing and Communications Manager to join the team at the Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident, self-driven individual motivated to promote a positive image of the crossings using a variety of platforms. The post holder will develop and implement internal and external communications, marketing and public relations strategies for both crossings within the corporate framework provided by the joint authorities and the Chief Officer.
Are you the right person for the job?
In the first instance, you must be able to demonstrate:
• Experience as a communications professional in a complex environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, engaging with a wide audience.
• Proven experience running successful digital marketing and social media campaigns.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with tools like Google Analytics or similar.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• A creative mindset with attention to detail and brand consistency
• Experience of working collaboratively, e.g. councils, key stakeholders
Experience of:
• Degree in Marketing, Communication, Public Relations or a related field
• OR equivalent experience in the field
• Relevant qualifications
• Managing a budget and income generation.
• Delivering complex information in an engaging way.
• Local networks to support the development of community engagement
What will your role look like?
• Promoting a positive image of the crossings using traditional and social media outlets, communicating and promoting organisational policies, service activities and events in partnership with the senior management team, publishing through multiple media channels
• Lead our internal marketing efforts, driving employee engagement and aligning our teams with the company’s vision and values.
• Liaising with the joint committee members, particularly Joint Chairs and Transport Portfolios, to coordinate media messaging and ensure consistency of message
• Coordinating communication efforts with Joint Authorities’ media teams
• Monitoring media and organising appropriate and effective rebuttals and responses
• Representing the crossings at public events to liaise with the media and stakeholders
• Contributing to delivering high-quality visitor and customer experience for the two crossings and increasing awareness of and engagement with the Bridging the Tamar Visitor and Learning Centre
What can you expect in return?
• Regular pay award for all employees negotiated by the National Joint Council (NJC)
• Local Government Pension Scheme – employer and employee contributions - currently 20% employer contribution
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave (or hours equivalent), pro-rata to contract and shift allowances, plus public/bank holidays.
• Staff travel card for free crossings of the Tamar Bridge and the Torpoint Ferry
• 24/7 access to the Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
• Family friendly policies including shared parental leave, contractual maternity, paternity and adoption
• Learning and Development Opportunities
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