The posting
Job Description
Are you a creative storyteller with a passion for digital marketing, content creation and employer branding? Do you enjoy bringing ideas to life across social media, campaigns, events and digital channels?
At Farrans, we're delivering some of the UK's and Ireland's most significant infrastructure and construction projects. From water, energy and transport to aviation, marine and public sector developments, our work is helping shape communities for generations to come.
We're looking for a Digital Communications & Marketing Executive to join our growing Communications & Marketing team and play a key role in telling the stories behind our people, projects and successes.
This role is based in Belfast, with occasional travel to project sites, offices, industry events and stakeholder meetings across the UK and Ireland.
Why Join Farrans?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a business with a strong pipeline of major projects and ambitious growth plans. You'll work across a diverse range of sectors, collaborate with teams throughout the business, and help strengthen both our market profile and employer brand.
No two days are the same. One day you could be creating engaging social media content from a live project site, the next supporting a major campaign, developing award submissions or helping deliver a high-profile industry event.
Responsibilities
What You'll Be Doing
As our Digital Communications & Marketing Executive, you'll help shape and deliver communications that engage clients, communities, colleagues and future talent.
You'll:
- Create engaging content for social media, websites, internal communications, presentations and marketing campaigns.
- Develop and deliver digital communications plans aligned to business objectives.
- Manage and support campaigns across LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and other digital channels.
- Work closely with project teams to showcase the impact of our projects, people and community initiatives.
- Support employer branding activity to attract and engage future talent.
- Monitor campaign performance, analyse results and identify opportunities to improve engagement.
- Assist with media coverage monitoring, reporting and communications insights.
- Support the planning and delivery of industry events, exhibitions and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Coordinate branded merchandise and marketing materials.
- Contribute to award submissions, gathering project information and creating compelling content.
- Build strong relationships across the business and with external stakeholders.
Qualifications
What We're Looking For
We're keen to hear from enthusiastic communications and marketing professionals who enjoy combining creativity with strong organisational skills.
You'll have:
Experience in communications, marketing, digital marketing, PR or a similar role.
- Hands-on experience delivering social media campaigns across platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.
- Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills.
- Experience creating engaging digital content for websites, social media, email marketing or internal communications.
- Confidence using social media management and analytics tools.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- A proactive, collaborative approach with excellent stakeholder management skills.
- It would be advantageous if you also have experience with:
- Photography, videography or graphic design.
- Content creation software and creative tools.
- The construction, infrastructure or built environment sectors.
You'll be someone who:
- Loves creating engaging content and telling compelling stories
- Brings fresh ideas and a creative mindset
- Enjoys working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders
- Takes ownership and delivers high-quality work
- Is organised, adaptable and thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Uses data and insights to continuously improve performance
About Us
Here at Farrans we build, we transform, and we connect. Making a positive difference to the communities in which we operate is our passion and we place social responsibility at the heart of every scheme.
The projects we deliver have an important role in the everyday lives of people in the UK & Ireland. We are committed to making a positive impact on the environment and strive for sustainability in all we do.
Our culture is one of transparency, equality and encouragement, where questions are welcomed, learning never stops and access to support is provided.
Farrans are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all. Should you require any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know.
Benefits
When you come to Farrans, you can make a big impact. We love enthusiasm, new ideas and innovation. Your well-being is our priority.
Our people are our greatest asset, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you to achieve your full potential.
Our career development opportunities provide you with a clear progression pathway, advanced education in your core subjects as well as management and leadership opportunities to excel quickly.
We understand the importance of work life balance. We offer flexible working hours (where applicable) and generous leave policies to help you maintain a healthy work-life integration.
We know that our most important asset is our people and that is why we have invested significantly to ensure the physical and mental wellbeing of all our employees.
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