Marketing Officer

ODA reference 161

Job description

About the Communications Directorate

The London 2012 Games project will be the subject of ever increasing interest from the public, media, stakeholders and other audiences. Clear, timely and effective communications will be vital to the success of the project. The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) Communications Directorate will have a crucial role to play in embedding a communications culture within the organisation and helping meet many of the challenges facing the ODA in the years to come.

Responsible to: Marketing Manager

Job Purpose

To work with the Marketing Manager to help develop and deliver the ODA external and internal marketing communications strategy covering - publications, brand (implementation and protection), events, market research, internal communications (corporate and site worker) and new media.

Responsibilities

• To be responsible for the line management of two marketing executive positions.
• To be responsible for working across all designated ODA and Delivery Partner departments to ensure that all marketing communications requirements are fulfilled.
• To ensure the delivery of publications, internal communications (corporate and site worker), brand implementation and protection, events, market research and new media activity in line with the ODA marketing strategy.
• To be responsible for and manage a budget within designated areas of responsibility.
• Liaise closely with key stakeholders including the London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG), the five Host Boroughs, the National Lottery, Mayor of London, the London Development Agency and the Department for Culture Media and Sport.
• Assist the Marketing Manager in the selection and management of all third party suppliers.
• Write and facilitate the production and distribution of all ODA external and internal communications to a variety of audiences.
• In conjunction with the Marketing Manager develop innovative solutions to communicate construction progress to a wide variety of audiences (B2B and B2C), domestic and international.
• Manage the London 2012 brand internally and externally
• Contribute to the overall ODA marketing communications strategy where appropriate.
• Carry out specific projects as directed and other ad-hoc communication projects ensuring delivery to time, cost, quality and standards.
• Basic artwork design and formatting for a variety of marketing materials.

Person specification

Part one - key experience and qualifications required

• Proven track record in staff line management
• Competent writer – external and internal audiences
• Ideally Adobe CS3 (In Design and Photoshop) competent
• Competent user of content management systems (CMS)
• PC literate competent user of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent communicator, both written and oral
• Good time manager
• Organised, methodical and thorough
• Demonstrate the ability to multi-task and to deliver accurately, on time within tight timeframes
• Self-starter
• Team player
• Flexible and willing to learn
• Accustomed to working within agreed budgets

Part two - key competencies and behaviours

• Effective communication skills
• Excellent influencing and listening skills
• Leadership
• The ability to deal with immediate issues without sacrificing long-term strategic priorities
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills, with an ability to develop, communicate and gain ownership for a clear vision and direction
• Ability to manage effectively in a dynamic, fast-moving environment
• High degree of probity and integrity and strong commitment to public service
• An appreciation of delivering quality services via an effective equal opportunities and diversity agenda within an organisation of similar complexity
• Good management and team leadership skills with an empowering, flexible style
• Robust under pressure and able to work to tight deadlines
• Highly motivated and not easily discouraged
• Committed to the London 2012 vision and values

Terms and conditions

Salary

£40,000

Other benefits

Discretionary bonus payments will be paid as a percentage of base salary and will be determined by the achievement of corporate, functional and individual objectives assessed by the performance management rating that an individual receives. You will be reimbursed for travelling expenses (other than travel to and from work), accommodation or other expenses in the course of carrying out your role provided that any expenses are incurred in accordance with the terms of the ODA’s policy.

Leave

25 days paid annual leave per annum in addition to the usual public holidays.

Notice period

Three months

Pension

You will be offered membership of a stakeholder pension scheme and an employer contribution of 6% of your basic salary will be made. You may also contribute to the scheme, subject to the maximum allowed by current HM Revenue and Customs limits.

Normal place of work

The ODA offices are located on the 23rd floor of One Churchill Place in Canary Wharf, London.

Parking provision is limited at Canary Wharf and therefore the ODA is unable to provide parking for it’s employees and therefore encourage all employees to use public transport.

Political restrictions

There are statutory restrictions on the political activities that some of the ODA’s employees can undertake and details of these restrictions are available from the HR team.

How to apply

The ODA uses a third-party website to process its job applications. Apply for this role online

Closing date

5pm, 23 May 2008

Further information

If you have further questions about the role once you have read through the job description please contact Claire Graham on 0203 2012 679 (Claire.graham@london2012.com)