We are looking for a creative and skilled marketing whizz to join our team in early April on a 12-month maternity cover basis. Ideally, we are looking for someone who is knowledgeable and passionate about horses, with a keen interest in forage feeding, to lead the way in promoting the benefits of our feeding system. The role will involve managing company communications across print, digital and occasionally in-person, so good copywriting and technical skills are essential. Ideally, you will have experience using MailChimp, Hootsuite and Adobe Creative as well as Google Ads & Analytics. Full training and support will be given to the right candidate. We are a small, close-knit team looking for someone friendly to join us. This is a full-time role for 12-months based at our Head Office outside of Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Note that whilst we would prefer this to be a full-time role, we are a flexible company and so are happy to hear from potential part-time applicants. The Role � Writing copy and editing content for print and digital � Attending exhibitions and trade fairs � Voice of the customer: o Delivering and analysing our annual customer survey o Monitoring trends o On-demand customer research projects � Communications: o Creation and distribution of our monthly newsletter via MailChimp o Management of our social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) o Content creation for our social media platforms o Updating news and product information on our website � Effective lead generation and budget management for: o Google Ads o Facebook Ads o Other Advertising � Monitoring marketing across different platforms with weekly reporting to the team � Content creation for our bi-annual publication, The Scoop � Supporting and liaising with our team of sponsored riders � Point of contact for sponsorship and event requests Terms � Competitive salary � Hours 0900 � 1700, Monday to Friday with some weekend work for shows/events � Company pension � Full time, 12-month contract � 28 days annual leave per annum, inclusive of bank holidays � Discount on Simple System products Please send your CV and a covering letter to: jobs@simplesystem.co.uk Closing date for applications: 20 February 2022
Rain fall can trigger growth akin to a spring flush, especially if temperatures are high. Even whilst true spring may be in the past, the risk for those prone to laminitis will rise.
For the second consecutive Sunday, presenter Adam Henson has discussed the use of sainfoin during Countryfile.
''Feed the mare to feed the foal'' - wise words from many an experienced breeder. With little grass due to the dry weather, grazing can be topped up in the feed bowl.