About the Company:
Gibson Shipbrokers is the first UK shipbroker to become a fully independent, employee-owned company, run on behalf of, and for the benefit of all worldwide employees of the company. We have an unrivalled team ethos and are dedicated to providing a working environment which gives employees autonomy to do their best work, respects of families and personal lives, and seeks to be fair in all we do.
With established offices across London, Athens, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Hong Kong and Houston, we offer our clients a highly professional platform of global shipping solutions. Providing support to clients operating in the Tanker, Dry Cargo, Offshore, Gas and Sale & Purchase markets, we are able to draw on our industry experience to deliver world-class services.
Around the world, the Gibson name represents excellence within the shipbroking industry. Proud of our 130-year heritage we have continued to grow, adapting to the many changes that influence our global markets. Our pro-active and professional team are continuously driving the company forward ensuring we remain a market leader.
About the Role:
Gibson Shipbrokers is seeking a dynamic Part-Time Marketing Manager to join our team in London, on a part-time basis (2 days per week, onsite). This role presents a unique opportunity to drive our marketing initiatives within the shipbroking industry, promoting our brand and expanding our market presence.
Responsibilities:
• Brand Promotion: Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies to promote the Gibson Shipbroking brand globally. Utilise various channels, including but not limited to, LinkedIn, industry panels, and conferences. Collaborate with industry press on coordinating company news/updates.
• Marketing Materials: Manage all marketing materials (brochures, merchandise), produce website content, production of news stories/features.
• LinkedIn Management: Craft compelling and relevant content for our LinkedIn page to showcase our company's extensive experience, highlight industry insights, and engage with our audience effectively. Monitor engagement metrics and adjust content strategies as needed to optimise performance.
• Industry Engagement: Identify key industry panels, conferences, and events relevant to shipbroking globally. Coordinate our participation in these events, including speaker opportunities, sponsorships, and networking activities to increase our visibility and establish thought leadership.
• Market Research: Stay updated on industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor activities to inform our marketing strategies and ensure alignment with market needs and preferences.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including brokers, operations, and management, to align marketing efforts with business objectives and support overall company goals.
• Events: Attend and manage events as necessary.
• Podcast Co-ordination: Responsible for co-ordinating in-house podcast production.
Skills required to succeed:
• Proven experience in marketing within the maritime industry.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing principles, including social media management and content creation.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to craft compelling marketing messages.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and derive actionable insights.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Proactive attitude with a passion for innovation and driving results.
Benefits we offer
• Pension contributions of up to 12%, for eligible employees.
• Private Medical Insurance, including corporate rates for additional family cover.
• Life Insurance coverage at 8 x annual salary.
• Group Income Protection for long-term sick leave.
• Mental Health support lines.
• Online benefit portal with retail discounts, click and buy benefits at corporate rates for staff and their families, and salary sacrifice options, including electric car leasing.
• Season Ticket Loans.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Eyecare Vouchers.
• Mobile phone and laptop for work purposes.
Please only apply if you have permanent residency and right to work in the UK.
All applications are treated as strictly private and confidential.
The above contains the main outline of duties. However, in an organisation such as E.A Gibson Shipbrokers Ltd, it is inevitable that tasks may arise which do not fall within the remit of the above list of Key Tasks. Employees are therefore required to respond with a flexible approach when tasks arise which are not specifically covered in their job profile. Should an additional responsibility become a regular part of an employee’s job, the Job Profile will be amended to include this.