Marketing and Events Executive (B2B) at Visit West

Visit West is looking to recruit for the newly created role of Marketing & Events Executive (B2B) within the organisation.   

Overview

Visit West is the accredited Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) for the West of England.  We bring together business communities, local authorities, and wider stakeholders, as well as the domestic and international travel industry to create a strategically focused and innovative delivery organisation with a clear purpose to develop the region’s visitor economy as one that creatives a positive impact.   

Within the work delivered by the Visit West LVEP, there is consumer engagement through the Visit Bristol and Visit Bath brands and digital channels; a comprehensive press and media schedule; a strong business-led development programme for travel trade and the region’s business community; and the Meet Bristol and Bath Convention Bureau developing and promoting business events in the region. We provide support for businesses in our region and beyond through our membership programme. 

The new position of Marketing and Events Executive (B2B) has been created to support the work of the Meet Bristol & Bath Convention Bureau, Bath & Bristol travel trade and wider Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP). 

The successful candidate will work across the Marketing and Convention Bureau teams, providing vital support as we expand our activity. This varied role will involve supporting trade events, digital marketing, and relationship building. 

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who can work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a variety of roles with a good local knowledge of the Bath and Bristol region, as well as the inner workings of the visitor economy. 

Benefits

• Salary of £28-30,000, depending on experience
• BHSF health cash plan scheme 
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service) 
• Length of service awards  
• Your birthday day off every year 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Employee Assistance Programme  
• Life cover (4x salary) 
• Pension - employer contributions up to 8% 

How to apply

Please see the full job description and person specification here.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please email the following to HRteam@businesswest.co.uk before the closing date of 12noon on 5th November 2024:

• a copy of your CV
• a covering letter explaining how you meet the essential criteria and why you are the best person for the role
• a completed Equal Opportunities Form (link will download file)

Interviews will be held in person on 13th November in central Bristol. 

To arrange an informal chat about the role ahead of applying, please email helen.applin@meetbristolbath.co.uk