Digital Marketing Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
About Us
British Canoeing is the UK Governing Body for Paddlesports. We have had many advances in our sport and paddling now covers a wide range of interests and passions as a sport and a leisure activity for all. We want to support and provide opportunities for everyone to enjoy and realise their potential within all aspects of paddling regardless of their age, background or ability.
Working Pattern: Full Time - 37 hours per week. Monday to Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work
Closing Date: 8th May
Interview Date: 15th May
Location: National Water Sports Centre, Holme Pierrepont Country Park, Nottingham
The Role
We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic Digital Marketing Officer to join our team. With digital marketing experience, the successful candidate will play a key role in attracting and engaging more paddlers to British Canoeing.
The Digital Marketing Officer primary purpose is to increase the participation in recreational paddling alongside increasing the membership of British Canoeing. You will work closely with the Marketing and Communications and Membership team to introduce and execute effective digital activities which will include audience research, campaign planning, paid digital advertising, monitoring and analysis.
We recognise the contribution our employees make and think these benefits reflect our appreciation:
-Hybrid working - 2 days a week in the office
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Option to purchase up to 5 days annual leave (salary sacrifice)
- Pension Scheme, 9% total contribution (salary sacrifice)
- Dress for your day (jeans acceptable)
- Free onsite parking and bike storage
- Find out more about our other benefits in our job pack
Full details of the role and our benefits can be found in our Job Pack.
If you have any questions about the role or to arrange an informal chat, please contact Sandy Drummond, Marketing Manager via sandy.drummond@britishcanoeing.org.uk and well organise a call.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Sports & Recreation
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Digital Marketing Officer roles across British Canoeing's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Sports & Recreation.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,000 - £29,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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