Shoreham Port is a modern, forward thinking Port, located on the outskirts of Brighton. A rare opportunity has arisen for a Communications Manager to lead on the Port’s stakeholder engagement, event management and communications. A highly varied role in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

Could you be our next Communications Manager?

Main duties, tasks and responsibilities

• Lead on all stakeholder engagement activity - correspondence, coordinating activity and follow up PR.
• Build partnerships with local organisations that support the Port’s stakeholder engagement strategy.
• Management (full project plan, budgeting and delivery) of all Port events such as community boat trips, Port tours, stakeholder meetings and the annual customer day for example.
• Management of communications team.
• Produce key marketing material for the Port including PORTlife, Annual Report and other publications, including copy, images and creative input.
• Maintenance and development of the Port’s website.
• Proof read weekly press releases and coordinate handling of press enquiries.
• Gather photographs for the Port’s marketing material.
• Represent the Port at related networking events, helping to raise the Port’s profile.

Key skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills that can be adapted for effective internal communication and for external stakeholder and customer engagement.
• Proven track record in event management
• Prioritisation – ability to work to tight deadlines
• People management experience
• Previous CMS experience and social media savvy
• Creative
• Team player
• Professional qualification in communications/marketing desirable but not essential

What you’ll get from us

• A competitive salary
• Exceptional defined benefit pension scheme
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Other wide ranging benefits

13 month fixed term contract (maternity cover)

Closing Date

The closing date is Friday 29th June 2018, with interviews being held on Wednesday 11th and Friday 13th July.

Application Method

Please download an Application Form and submit your application to: recruitment@shoreham-port.co.uk

Further Information

To find out more about this role please download the full Job Description 

A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for an IT Project Manager to join Shoreham Port.

This role is a new position in the Port and is seen as a strategically significant post for the operations and overall port business. As a small business of 110 employees the post holder is expected to be involved in all aspects of the network and IT. Duties will range from small everyday requirements of the business to larger IT projects. The role is situated in the Operations Division reporting directly to the Commercial & Operations Director.

Main duties, tasks and responsibilities:

For a full list of duties, please download the  Job Description  for the role. 

Key Skills:

• IT/technical qualification and or a minimum of five years IT management experience and or a minimum of five years technical and project experience.
• A proven track record of building strong internal and external relationships with stakeholders.
• A proactive person with excellent problem solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative coordinating and managing projects or work as part of a team
• Flexible
• Liaison/negotiation skills
• Driving Licence

What you’ll get from us

• A competitive salary
• Exceptional defined benefit pension scheme
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Funded training in a supportive environment and scope to progress within the company.
• Other wide ranging benefits

Closing Date:

The closing date is Friday 6th July 2018.

Application Method:

Please download an Application Form and submit your application to: recruitment@shoreham-port.co.uk

Shoreham Port is searching for temporary agency workers for a variety of operational positions, such as barcoding and fork lift truck driving.

If this is of interest please submit your CV to recruitment@shoreham-port.co.uk or call 01273 598100 for more information.