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Purpose of the Post:

• To support and assist the promotion of SMMTand the UK automotive industry to ensure a positive public profile through media coverage and events.
• To support the Communications department with media activities and events, as required.
• To monitor and report on 91ÖÆƬ³§¹ÙÍø’s media profile and key industry issues trending in the public arena.
• To administer the SMMTPublic Affairs Committee.

 Qualifications/Skills/Attributes required:

• Education to degree level or beyond.
• First-class written and verbal English skills.
• Strong interpersonal abilities and the ability to forge and maintain relationships.
• A positive and enthusiastic approach to team work.
• Ability to work on own initiative and under pressure to deliver to tight deadlines.
• Outstanding organisational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• A clear understanding of media requirements.
• A clear understanding of 91ÖÆƬ³§¹ÙÍø’s role in the industry, and member requirements.
• An understanding of or interest in automotive, the national news agenda and public affairs.
• Basic IT skills – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet Explorer.
• Confidentiality and diplomacy.

 Main duties include:

• Administer 91ÖÆƬ³§¹ÙÍø’s Public Affairs Committee including the production, coordination and distribution of agendas, meeting papers and minutes.
• Support the Communications and International team in the delivery of media activity and events, including writing press releases and news articles, pitching interviews to media and administrating media attendance at SMMTevents.
• Produce 91ÖÆƬ³§¹ÙÍø’s weekly newsletter, SMMTUpdate, identifying and writing news stories for inclusion.
• Assist with the maintenance of smmt.co.uk, particularly with regard to the news and events sections, to profile key SMMTactivity through the homepage, to support the Press Officer, Digital.
• Assist with the development and production of regular communications reports and publications specifically, the SMMTPress and PR Guide and Motor Industry Facts booklet.
• Monitor and produce monthly and quarterly reports detailing 91ÖÆƬ³§¹ÙÍø’s communications activity, media profile and emerging industry issues.
• Manage 91ÖÆƬ³§¹ÙÍø’s online media cuttings portal and daily news bulletin.
• Ensure all SMMTcontact lists are maintained and regularly updated.
• Other duties as required.

 Salary and benefits package:

The package includes private medical insurance, company pension scheme, flexi time, 25 days annual leave, childcare vouchers, interest free season ticket loan (after 6 months).

 Deadline for Applications:

9 July 2014

 Method of Application:

Prospective candidates should e-mail [email protected] with a CV and covering letter quoting your salary expectations.

Early applications are encouraged as interviews will take place and the position offered before this date if a suitable candidate is found.