Creative Communications Assistant

Job Description

Job Title: Creative Communications AssistantDepartment: MarketingReports to: Brand Marketing ExecutiveLocation: London, with remote workingType: Full TimeAboutThe BFC is looking for an enthusiastic Creative Communications Assistant to join the Communications team helping to deliver and execute the global marketing strategy across the companys full portfolio of projects, events and initiatives; including LondonFashion Week, Institute of Positive Fashion and The Fashion Awards.We speak to a social community of over 3 million global users across 13 channels of industry, consumers and individuals highly engaged in the fashion industry, to tell the stories of the member and patron network, London Fashion Week designers and more.We are looking for a forward thinking and creative minded person, to assist in the generation of content for all marketing channels, taking a practical hands-on approach and ensuring all output aligns with strategic objectives.The BFC encourages a culture which empowers, values, nurtures, supports and rewards its employees and promotes a positive environment with a focus on team collaboration and open communication.The BFC is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion. Theyre more than just words. We are inclusive. We celebrate and champion multiple approaches and points of view. We believe diversity drives innovation. Sotogether were building a culture where difference is valued. Our commitment to inclusion drives us forward every day internally and externally.Everyone is welcome, as an inclusive workplace the BFC encourages our employees to bring their true self to work and we commit to develop your skills and advance your careers in a culture of creativity.BFC ValuesWe are forces of change: We challenge ourselves and inspire others to be responsible and take action for positive changeWe are united: We champion diversity and inclusion and work together to deliver our mission to strengthen British fashionWe strive for excellence: The designers are at the heart of everything that we do. We are purpose led and make the right choices to deliver excellenceWe are innovative: We are committed to creativity and innovation to deliver growthResponsibilities:Admin

• Work across admin to support the brand marketing team, updating production calendars and aligning key dates from across the business
• Assist in communications with external agencies, updating relevant deliverable documents
• Ingesting and organising creative content from across the business and filing and distributing this appropriately
• Creating and collating meeting agendas and notes from creative meetings both internally and externally
• Supporting Brand Marketing Executive in sign off processes including brand partnership support

Creative

• Research relevant content trends and bring ideas to the team
• Work closely with the social media team to ensure brand is consistent across all channels
• Assist on minor graphic amends where appropriate, utilising templates from creative agencies
• Assist on delivering creative campaigns on projects such as London Fashion Week, across multiple formats including film, graphics and photography
• Being a brand guardian

Reporting

• Alongside the Brand Marketing Executive, analyse and report on success on a weekly, monthly and seasonal basis including future recommendations to test
• Feed into team presentations and decks to evaluate and consistently improve creative communications

Business Skills:

• Assisting the communications team in all activity
• Maintaining and developing positive and strong working relationships with BFC network of agencies, digital partners, internal BFC departments, designers and PRs
• Delivering individual tasks whilst maintaining focus on overall company objectives
• Drives best practice behaviours and works as a team to meet BFCs objectives to maintain integrity and reputation
• Represents the BFC and acts as an ambassador at events, corporate initiatives, networking, etc.

Personal Specification

• Keen interest in creative arts, innovation and the fashion industry
• Highly organised and efficient
• Confident and adaptable
• Editorial eye
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong grasp of grammar and written brand communications
• Team player and able to collaborate
• Strong visual communication skills
• Self starter and ability to work independently
• Able to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
• Results driven with a commitment to working to high standards
• Excellent time management skills

Additional Information

• Proven experience or educational background focused on brand or digital marketing
• Sound knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including but not limited to InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
• Excellent written and spoken level of English essential
• Strong knowledge of IT and creative eye
• Strong familiarity of a broad range of social platforms and its uses
• Strong knowledge of the importance of formats, digital and languages ability to impact performance

Salary & Benefits

• Job type: Full time, permanent
• Salary: Subject to experience
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + Christmas Eve
• Summer Working Hours (July & August)
• Standard company working hours are 09.30 to 17.30, flexibility and non-standard hours are required during events