Social Media and Publicity Assistant

Salary - £26,600 - £36,500 Contract type - This position is a Permanent contract. Working pattern - 37.5 hours per week, flexible hours with blended working from home and Odney. Occasional weekends and evenings required to capture events Location - This role is based at our Odney Club, Cookham, with occasional travel required to other hotel locations Key responsibilities ● Collaborate with the Partnership Hotels to support the delivery of marketing, publicity, business development, and customer engagement initiatives as well as operational collateral needed by a Partnership Hotel. ● Support the hotel's marketing and web-based media systems within brand guidelines. ● Focus on driving footfall through building relationships with the local community, customers, and stakeholders via local marketing. ● Collaborate with other Partners to support the delivery of guest service offers. ● Assist with projects, member and customer communication, newsletters, and mailshots, etc. ● Help to deliver business plans and overall strategy. ● Responsible for creating and ensuring that content is relevant, current, and up-to-date; to support the business plan and drive commercial benefits. ● Ensure all marketing, customer information, and engagement data comply with statutory and Partnership data control standards. ● Work with internal and external stakeholders. ● Organise and deliver membership email & communications, whilst being aware of the wider cross team plan. Essential skills/experience you’ll need Excellent communication & presentation skills Competent in social media, scheduling, photography and video creation/editing Use of outbound email tools (eg Mailchimp), Social media platforms (eg Meta suite) Graphic design capabilities/eye for design - using canva Proof-reading skills. Team player - Able to work with a small team in a collaborative manner. Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders and work closely with the Hotels Marketing team. Experience in a marketing, communications, or digital media role, preferably in a hospitality setting. Able to work at events when required Hold a marketing/business-related degree or equivalent qualification (marketing, communications, or digital media qualification) Desirable skills/experience you may have Demonstrable experience of working with websites, product management and ownership (editing content, development, cms management) Knowledge of print production process Creative thinking and ability to create concepts and design (eg Canva) & experience of working with industry software such as Adobe CS Able to use a drone when required for a brief About Odney: If you are looking for a hotel with something different and some history to work in, then The Odney Hotel, our Place by the River, could be for you. This is a beautiful and unique John Lewis Partnership-owned hotel, set on 130 acres by the River Thames in Cookham, Berkshire. It offers both character and charm to our guests. The guests can stay in one of 5 beautiful houses on the site, or one of 4 Airbnb’s each maintaining the period look of its time with access to the picturesque grounds including a private stretch of river, water gardens, a pool, and sports facilities. The main building Lullebrook Manor and its grounds are thought to have been the inspiration for the classic novel The Wind in The Willows bringing history along with relaxation. Relaxation can be further achieved with a visit to our Wellbeing suite, offering beauty treatments and massages or afternoon tea on the terrace, a drink in the bar or a meal overlooking the river. #LI-JLPGR#LI-SD1