Head of Business and Tourism Marketing

National Museums Northern Ireland

10 Oct 2008

Human Resource Dept

hr@nmni.com

028 9042 8428

http://www.magni.org.uk/

The Head of Business & Tourism Marketing will work as a senior member of the MCT Directorate with a remit to develop and deliver the business & tourism marketing strategy and action plans into all aspects of National Museums business.

The Head of Business & Tourism Marketing will have the ability to develop and deliver marketing plans within a services environment, and have excellent networking skills. This requires an understanding of the importance of a fully integrated marketing strategy as a fundamental part of the marketing plan.

The role will also require excellent interpersonal and social skills, oral and written presentation skills, as well as the ability to relate to a wide variety of people with different interests and needs.

Person Specification

Essential

• A relevant degree, holding or working towards a qualification awarded by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and 3 years management experience of business to business marketing gained ideally within a services environment.
• OR
• 5 years management experience of business to business marketing gained within a services environment.
• Experience at a senior level in a marketing role involving the management of marketing communications, sales promotions activities, new product development and market analysis.
• Experience of successfully delivering best contemporary practice in marketing and communications.
• Experience of developing and implementing full-mix marketing strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate successfully whilst maintaining a collaborative, cooperative approach.
• Proven ability in relation to maximising business potential of an organisation or activity through the development of new or existing services.
• Previous experience of applying creative and entrepreneurial thinking to marketing practice.
• Previous experience of analysing marketing activity and developing and communicating a strategic plan through to Senior Management or Board Level.
• Experience of compiling and managing a departmental budget for a Marketing Department to include payroll and non-payroll elements and with responsibility for cost centre management.
• Experience of using websites to support marketing and communications activities.

For an application pack and further details please contact the Human Resources Department via email on hr@nmni.com or ring on 028 9042 8428