last updated on February 27, 2009 13:07

British Dressage is looking for a dynamic and creative person with excellent communication skills to fit into the British Dressage Marketing Department and fulfill the role of Web Communications Assistant.

If you are self-motivated, have strong written and verbal communication skills and thrive in a fast-paced and varied environment, then we would like to hear from you.

Working in a young and busy office you will play a leading role in the maintenance and development of our web sites and online presence.

Reporting to the Marketing Manager your responsibilities will be to:

• Design, write and update pages and news stories for our busy websites
• Liaise with technical teams to problem solve, refine and build new online features and content
• Provide first rate customer service assisting web users to login and navigate the site
• Moderate and manage the BD forums
• Write, design, produce and send regular e-newsletters to members
• Assist with general marketing projects within the broader scope of the marketing department

Knowledge and experience:

• Excellent copywriting ability
• High level of computer literacy, including ability to use Microsoft Office programs and data systems.
• Some knowledge of HTML, web servers, CMS systems and managing web site content
• Strong sense of design, layout, navigation of web sites and on line marketing.
• Experience of using web and graphic design programs with an understanding of web technologies and the online media industry
• Superior organisational skills, with the ability to multi-task, prioritise work and meet deadlines.
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills

BD has ambitious plans for growth and you will take a central role in delivering dynamic initiatives. Due to the nature of the sport a flexible approach to working, including some weekends and evenings is essential.

To be successful, you should have some relevant experience in marketing, PR or communications online. Equestrian or sporting knowledge is an advantage, although not essential.

Please send a covering letter and CV by email or post to:

Claire Booth
Marketing Manager
British Dressage
Stoneleigh Park
Kenilworth
Warwickshire
CV8 2RJ

clairebooth@britishdressage.co.uk  
Tel: 024 76 698842

The salary will be in the region of £17,000 pa. The position is full time located at the above address.

Closing date: 18th March 2009
Interview date: 26th March 2009