Marketing and Communications Manager

Looking to make your mark in the social impact sector with a rewarding and exciting role? Kilmarnock Enterprises is seeking an experienced Marketing and Communications Manager to share our stories, impact and commercial capability with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Organisation description: 

Kilmarnock Enterprises is an Ōtautahi Christchurch-based non-profit organisation empowering people with intellectual disabilities to lead rewarding and self-determined lives through employment, training and development. To support our mission and to provide meaningful jobs for our team, we partner with local and national organisations to provide a broad range of contract services. We also offer a public e-waste recycling service where members of the community can bring their old electronics for responsible recycling. 

Where you fit in: 

Our marketing and communications activities are critical aspects of our work, helping us raise awareness of our social mission and promote the commercial and public services that support it.  As Marketing and Communications Manager, you will be the custodian of our stories, creating compelling written and visual materials to connect with our community, partners, funders, prospective customers and more. You will develop and execute marketing and communication tactics to raise awareness of disability issues, highlight Kilmarnock Enterprises's work to improve equity and opportunity, and drive leads and sales for the products and services that support our social impact work. 

 What will my day look like? 

• Maintain and implement a cohesive marketing and communications strategy that aligns with our organisational goals. 
• Create engaging content tailored to different audiences across a variety of platforms. 
• Manage websites for Kilmarnock Enterprises, Aotearoa Disability Enterprises and Will&Able Bulk, including updating copy and imagery and optimising for SEO
• Manage Google Ads, Google Ads Grant and Meta Advertising accounts, including tracking performance, managing budgets, updating assets, and A/B testing. 
• Support the CEO, GM of Operations, HR, Wellness & Training Manager and the Kilmarnock Trust with communications advice and collateral as required. 
• Run tours of Kilmarnock Basecamp and give presentations about our work at community and fundraising events. 
• Coordinate with external providers, including digital agencies, videographers and IT for support as needed. 
• Stay up-to-date with news activity and policy developments that relate to disability issues. 

Who are you? 

We are looking for someone with the following skills and experience: 

• A relevant tertiary qualification in marketing, communications or a related field. 
• At least three years of experience in a marketing or communications role. Experience in a non-profit or charity setting is advantageous.
• Highly articulate with superior written and verbal communication skills 
• Comprehensive understanding of digital marketing systems and tools 
• The ability to clearly and confidently convey information and ideas with a variety of media 
• An interest and knowledge of disability issues or a willingness to learn 

Please note that due to the nature of our work with vulnerable people, the successful applicant will need to pass a police background check. 

What we offer 

We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment that welcomes and values diversity. To support your work, you will receive a work laptop and mobile phone connected to our work plan. You will also have your own office and free on-site parking at our Wigram offices. 

At Kilmarnock, we take the health and wellbeing of our team seriously. As part of our dedicated health and wellbeing programme, you can take advantage of weekly box-fit classes and bi-weekly yoga sessions. 

Next steps 

If you’re ready to take on an exciting role that fills you with purpose and your skills and experience align, apply today through Seek. If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Marionette Chaney, HR, Wellness & Training Manager on [email protected]

Studies have shown that members of minority communities are less likely to apply for a job if they don’t believe they can perform every job description task. If you feel that you meet the majority of our requirements, we encourage you to apply.