About Bowmer + Kirkland
Established in 1923,  Bowmer + Kirkland has grown to become one of the most successful privately-owned and family-run construction groups in the UK. Our Investors in People accreditation demonstrates our commitment to our staff and we are Partners of the Considerate Constructors Scheme – something which only a select number of high performing contractors achieve.

About the role
The Digital Communications Assistant will support the Digital Communications Manager in the planning, creation, and delivery of digital communications across the organisation’s online channels to support the overall business objectives.

The varied nature of this role means candidates must possess a can-do attitude and the ability to work on multiple projects and work collaboratively across different teams. The ability to write well, with accuracy and attention to detail is also essential.

This is a full time, permanent role, 40 hours over 5 days per week.

Key responsibilities

• Schedule and publish social media content

• Assist in planning social media activity aligned with campaigns, events, and key organisational priorities

• Upload and format content on the organisation’s website using a content management system (CMS)

• Edit and update existing web pages to ensure content remains accurate and accessible

• Support basic search engine optimisation (SEO) and web content best practices

• Format and distribute email newsletters and campaign emails using email marketing platforms

• Assist in maintaining the company intranet by updating content and ensuring information is current

• Create and structure new intranet pages to improve internal communications and accessibility

• Work with internal teams to publish updates, resources, and announcements

• Create and edit digital graphics for social media, newsletters, and web content

• Support the production and editing of short videos and multimedia content
  
  

Key skills and experience

• Educated to degree level in a marketing or communications-related field

• One - two years’ experience in a similar role gained in-house or agency

• Experience or understanding of content management systems

• Knowledge of social media platforms to keep up with current trends of usage

• Demonstrable content creation skills using Adobe/Canva for image and video

• Excellent communication skills

• Excellent written skills and attention to detail

• Organisation and planning skills

• UK Driving licence required as the role will include visits to our construction projects from time to time
  

Desirable skills and experience

• Experience using email marketing tools

• Familiarity with analytics tools for web and social media performance

• Experience maintaining an intranet or internal communications platform

In return we offer:

• 25 days holiday per year, plus 8 bank holidays and Christmas Eve.

• Entry into the Group Personal Pension Scheme

• Private Health Insurance (subject to a qualifying period)

• Eye care voucher scheme

• Training & Development Opportunities

Bowmer + Kirkland is an equal opportunities employer.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

If you would like to be considered for this role please send applications to: recruitment@bandk.co.uk or by post to the HR Department, Bowmer + Kirkland Ltd, Heage, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 2BW.

We are a disability confident employer and actively encourage applicants who are covered under the equality act to apply.   Please contact the HR Department on 01773 853131 in advance of an interview to discuss any adjustments that are required in order to support you in the process.   

We are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and encourage applications from service leavers.