Marketing Executive (Maternity Cover)

Belhaven Brewery is Scotland’s oldest working brewery and home to the nation’s #1 ale - Belhaven BEST, and Scotland's Best stout - Belhaven Black*, as well as a range of award winning premium bottled beers.

Belhaven is at the heart of the community in Dunbar, East Lothian and a top employer so the brewery also has an important role to play beyond commercial realities. 

Here's a chance to join our small team in bringing these experiences to life and shaping that future!

*Scottish Beer Awards 2024

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…

You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career. 
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels. – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend – Who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could receive up to £1,000 for referring them!
• Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with three mobile along with many more…

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Marketing Executive to join Belhaven on a fixed term contract (maternity cover), where you’ll provide support to the brand team, develop the Belhaven social media and assist with the Belhaven visitor experience and events. 

The role reports to Marketing Manager and combines working at the brewery with occasional travel to events, so naturally includes some weekend and / or out of hours working. 

Ideally suited for someone within commuting distance of Dunbar. 

Key deliverables  

• Assist Marketing Manager with NPD projects and innovation, including product development, testing, set-up, launch and on-going review.

• Create and schedule content for the Belhaven Social Media channels, and maintain digital presence across our website and review platforms. 

• Assist customer marketing team to create in-outlet activations, working with sales (on & off trade) colleagues, and order Point of Sale material for customers. Visit customer outlets to assess the delivery and impact of marketing activity. 

• Organise delivery of the Belhaven Horse Box to appearances and experiences at the brewery or external functions. 

• Work with the Belhaven Visitor Experience team to deliver a best in class tour experience, and introduce a calendar of events at the Monks Retreat. 

• Deliver activities on time and within allocated budgets often working to tight deadlines. 

• Maintain strong communications with brand teams, sales, telesales, technical service and brewing teams. 

• Support Marketing Manager with marketing communications material, alongside administrative tasks. 

In addition 

• Occasional cover for Belhaven Visitor Hosts in the shop, meet & greet visitors and reception duties. 

• Handle admin tasks such as POS, Invoices. 

• Act as an ambassador for Belhaven at all times. 

• Support with community out-reach & brand partnerships to strengthen Scottish ties. 

• Research and enter awards. 

Interdependencies 

• Work hand in hand with sales, customer service and operations teams in Belhaven Brewery together with colleagues in Greene King marketing, finance, trade marketing, and legal – as well as liaising with local agencies, production teams and event organisers where relevant. 

Qualifications 

Core competencies  

• Commercially aware, pragmatic and willing to get things done – freedom to succeed.

• Good communicator with ability to engage the business and partners thus creating successful outcomes – win, learn & celebrate together.

• Forward thinking with good planning & process skills -take ownership. 

• Marketing literate with a positive affinity for customer – customer first.

• Ability to understand and apply internal processes and communication requirements within the business. 

• Team player with good interpersonal skills and customer service ethic – we care. 

Technical / professional qualifications 

• Qualification in marketing and events/shows management ideally with 1 -2 years of practical experience. 

• Effective task management. 

• Communication - telephone manner, email and face-to-face – and teamwork skills. 

• Can-do attitude with an attention to detail. 

• Driving licence and own transport. 

Desirable skills 

• Budget management 

• Photoshop/canva experience

• Social media experience 

• Commercial and business awareness 

• Visitor centre or similar experience e.g. bar, waitstaff, guide

• Interest in beer and hospitality an advantage!