Job Specification
Reporting to:            Senior Marketing Executive.

Primary Role:
This role is to support the marketing activities of the British Plastics Federation (BPF). It is a highly varied role incorporating digital marketing and creative design, as well as supporting public relations activities. The role will suit a motivated, tech-savvy individual who is a quick learner and keen to apply their skills across a whole host of marketing activities.
Core duties include:
•    Promotion of the BPF’s services and products.
•    Creative design of marketing materials.
•    Digital and social media marketing
•    Communicating relevant industry activities to wider stakeholders, NGOs, the government and the public.
Key Responsibilities:
•    Promotion of BPF services and products:
O    Updating BPF website
O    Creation of BPF fortnightly newsletter (HTML)
O    Promotion of trade shows and BPF events, including creation of HTMLs.
O    Promotion of the Horners Awards
O    Promotion and running of webinars
O    Assistance with banner advertising on BPF website.
•    Creative design of marketing materials including:
O    Designing banners, flyers and posters using Adobe software (InDesign, Illustrator, PhotoShop)
O    Liaising with designers to create bespoke material for BPF projects.
O    Liaising with printers to deliver materials to deadlines.
O    Supporting the delivery of the BPF Annual Review.
O    Supporting the delivery of the BPF Members Directory.
•    Digital and social media marketing:
O    Creating social media posts for Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Google + and managing these accounts via Hootsuite.
O    Assisting with Search Engine Optimisation of BPF website(s)
•    Other marketing-related activities such as:
O    Writing press releases
O    Working with the wider team to sell advertising space and increase revenue.
O    Monitoring the news for key stories
O    Undertaking relevant research to support marketing and wider BPF activities.
O    Various ad hoc duties in support of the BPF events and tradeshows team.
•    Other duties as reasonably required. It is anticipated that the role will evolve and change.
Person Profile
experience Traits:
•    Knowledge of websites and digital marketing (including e-marketing)
•    Working knowledge of design software (InDesign and/or Illustrator and/or PhotoShop)
•    Excellent written skills
•    Good knowledge of Microsoft suite, including Excel, Power Point, and Word.
•    At least two years’ experience in a similar role.
•    Previous knowledge of plastics industry is not required.
Qualification Level:
•    Graduate
Personality Traits:
•    Quick learner
•    Proactive
•    Creative
•    Highly developed interpersonal skills.
•    Well organised
•    Resourceful and flexible
•    Approachable
•    Able to work in a team
Remuneration Benefits
Competitive salary plus annual bonus scheme, group personal pension (up to maximum of 10% employer contribution), death in service benefits (4 times salary plus 5% dependent's pension), season ticket loan and 22 days holiday plus bonus days between Christmas and New Year (at which time the BPF offices are closed).
Business Profile
The British Plastics Federation (BPF) is the leading trade association for the UK plastics industry. Its members include manufacturers, raw material and equipment suppliers as well as recyclers. The BPF is an authoritative and well-respected source of unique information, views and commentary. It has a strong brand that is recognised internationally and offers significant opportunities for future growth for the right candidate.
The BPF comprises groups and committees that cover a wide variety of pertinent issues, including fire safety, marine litter, skills and education, sustainability and more.
The UK plastics industry is one of the country’s largest manufacturing sectors with over 170,000 employees and a turnover in excess of £23.5bn. The BPF was founded in 1933 and its 500 + members represent approximately 80% of the industry by turnover.
For further information, please refer to their website www.bpf.co.uk

What’s it like to work at the BPF?
The British Plastics Federation is an organization with a young and motivated workforce whose skills and experience span an extremely wide range. There is a highly positive, friendly culture and a spirit of working together. There are always a range of exciting projects going on across the industry, and opportunities to travel to trade shows, events and other locations as required.
A calendar of social events occurs across the year, ranging from simple trips to the pub to evening activities such as a visit to the Escape Rooms. Staff themselves suggest these activities via the BPF’s social committee.
The offices are based in the heart of Shoreditch, surrounded by famous street art, pop-up eateries and rooftop bars.