Marketing Communications Manager - Agricultural Solutions

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BASF plc is a subsidiary of BASF SE, marketing a wide range of BASF products in the UK. These include agricultural solutions, automotive refinish paints, acrylic monomers, fine chemicals, intermediate chemicals, speciality chemicals, dispersions, and plastics. The sales centre for BASF plc and the business service functions for all BASF Group companies operating in the UK, are located in Stockport, Greater Manchester, the headquarters of the BASF Group in the UK. BASF plc is an agent for BTC Europe GmbH, our pan-European in-house distributor, focused on speciality chemicals and performance polymers. As well as the headquarters in Stockport, BASF plc has sites in Alfreton, Bradford, Widnes and Bury St Edmunds.

This is a temporary 12 month maternity cover role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As Marketing Communications Manager you will:

• Manage and deliver effective communications across BASF channels, including online, digital/social media, brand, and PR.
• Coordinate and oversee multiple projects, ensuring timely execution and delivery of materials in alignment with business strategy.
• Manage the implementation digital and social media campaigns working with partner agencies and internal stakeholders to optimise content and monitor performance for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Campaign Managers to establish measurable objectives and provide consultation for the delivery of online and offline communications activities.
• Provide comprehensive reporting on campaign effectiveness, offering insights and recommendations for future communications strategies.
• Drive internal communications, ensuring engaging content is shared through appropriate channels and managing the intranet for accessibility and relevance.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree level education or equivalent and experience within marketing communications, including the management and delivery of digital, social, brand, and PR activities.
• Experience in management and delivery of marketing communication campaigns across channels - advertising, PR, digital, social, email, video, podcasts, events etc.
• Effective planning skills to co-ordinate all campaign activity combined with effective management and delivery skills of communications.
• Creation of comprehensive reports that enable the assessment of campaign performance across multiple channels and the analysis of data to inform future activities.

BENEFITS

Responsibility from day one in a challenging work environment and "on-the-job" training as part of a committed team.

At BASF we offer a total package which includes not only an attractive salary and bonus but also benefits including a defined contribution pension scheme; a share scheme; private healthcare and life insurance to name a few. We are happy to talk flexible working.

We believe that diversity and inclusion make the difference. Only when people with diverse backgrounds come together, contribute their various experiences and attitudes, and look at challenges from different perspectives, will creative innovations and ground-breaking solutions be created. We celebrate diversity and we actively promote an inclusive work environment. In the UK we have an active Diversity & Inclusion Strategy Action Group and work closely with external partner Inclusive Employers. We are an equal opportunities employer. All employment decisions shall be made without regard or reference to age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status and other protected characteristics. For more information please visit: https://www.basf.com/gb/en/careers/why-join-basf/basf-locally.html

Location: Stockport - Hybrid working

Closing Date: 30.10.2024

ABOUT US

Operating in the UK since 1880, BASF currently has 11 locations across the UK, from Littlehampton on the South Coast of England to Callanish on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland. Our UK headquarters are in Stockport, Greater Manchester and that's where our sales and services teams are based. From our six manufacturing sites across the UK, we supply raw materials to most industries including agriculture, automotive, chemicals, construction, energy and pharmaceuticals. You can find out a bit more about where over 700 people from our amazing BASF team work here https://www.basf.com/gb/en/who-we-are/BASF-in-the-United-Kingdom

A unique total offer: you@BASF

At BASF you get more than just compensation. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That's what we call you@BASF. Click here to learn more.

A unique total offer: you@BASF

At BASF you get more than just compensation. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That's what we call you@BASF. Click here to learn more.

We aim to form the best team by bringing together people with unique backgrounds, experiences and points of view. Our differences make us stronger and more vibrant. And an open, creative and supportive work environment inspires us to achieve exceptional results.

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