What you’ll be doing:Develop strategic media strategies and initiatives to drive the direction of the overarching communication strategy ●Develop all media assets, ensuring all projects are completed on time and to specification●Advise on the mix of media and channels used and ensure brand guidelines are conveyed, including tone of voice, look, feel and positioning●Plan media actions across channels and input into brand strategy●Assess the impact and suitability of different media types used to target certain markets based on Capita’s needs and wants●Plan and optimise media plans alongside the relevant business development teams to ensure KPIs are met ●Conduct research and compile data to guide and support planning and optimisation recommendations●Maximise ROI on any media spend across channels●Communicate with senior team members to receive and adapt to feedback and hone media planning skills●Work closely with the content team to ensure any creative material is optimised for the particular channel it is intended for

What we’re looking for:

• Ability to deliver creative content with a strong understanding of a mix of marketing media and channels●Solid awareness of current brand and media campaigns and understands the comms ecosystem and latest trends●Understands the power of brand health and its importance in driving successful growth●Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with others●An experienced doer with strong organisational, planning and writing skills●Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, problem solve and manage multiple projects in a fast paced environment●Strong understanding of all media channels ●Ability to align ideas to Capita brand and direction in a creative manner

About Capita Corporate Affairs & Marketing

Our Corporate Affairs Function is one of Capita’s central corporate functions and is protecting and enhancing Capita’s reputation for the future. We’re owning our Corporate narrative and creating consistent internal and external communications to engage with employees, media, politicians and more. Join us and discover better as you transform Capita’s Corporate image and help to build a stronger brand for tomorrow.

The Capita brand team are responsible for developing the brand strategy, delivering, tracking and measuring brand marketing campaigns that amplify Capita's brand in the market.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive basic salary
• 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform

You’ll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. You’ll be joining a network of 63,000 experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

What we hope you’ll do next:

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

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Equal Opportunities

We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. During the application process, you’ll be asked to share your personal characteristics and data with us. This helps us understand our audience so we can make sure we are doing everything we can to attract a diverse range of people and ensure our recruitment processes are fair and inclusive