Marketing & Operation Manager
Universal United Commerce Ltd - Edinburgh
£23,000 a year - Permanent


Post Title: Marketing & Operation Manager
Post Style: Full time, permanent
Salary range: £23,000+ per annum
Ref: 0022016
Job Description
•Purpose Of The Post:
•To establish, lead, develop and promote the marketing team internationally in support of corporate success
•To formulate and implement effective strategies for: developing innovative programmes internationally, particularly for China’s Market, building business activity, managing resources efficiently and effectively and, generating income and profit
•Responsible To:  Director of UUCL
•Key Tasks

Strategic Planning/operational Management
•To play a full role in the consideration, development and delivery of UUCL’s marketing strategy and planning
•To lead innovation in all aspects of the Marketing team’s business activities
•To undertake other duties commensurate with the level of the post as the Director of UUCL shall from time to time determine.

Performance Management
•To prepare plans and budgets for the Marketing programme in accordance with UUCL’s budget and corporate plan
•To foster and stimulate innovation and profit-generating activities in the Marketing
•To oversee the management and operation of all the business projects
•To effectively manage business issues within the Marketing, working within the policies and procedures approved and monitored by UUCL
•To make a significant contribution to UUCL’s strategic direction and outcomes through team work

People Management
•To ensure the effective utilisation and development of all allocated resources: staff, money, facilities and equipment
•To recruit, lead and develop the Marketing team
•To play a key role in the development of corporate culture and behaviour change to support UUCL mission
•To encourage and co-ordinate staff development to meet the overall needs of the Marketing team in the context of its development.
•To be responsible for health and safety within the Marketing team

Person Specification
Key to abbreviations
E Essential D Desirable AF Application Form
INT Interview
CRITERIA CATEGORIES E/D AF/INT
1. Qualifications/general experience

A good first degree or master degree in UK or/and China
E
AF
Master of Letters (MLitt)
D
AF
Management experience in a multi-disciplinary environment , particularly both in UK and China
E
AF/INT
2. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

The ability to support major strategic initiatives in supplying relevant projects to meet the needs of employers and customers.
E
AF/INT
Strategic management, planning and organisational skills with the ability to translate objectives into action in a timely fashion
E
INT
The ability to manage a substantial budget and an innovative approach to effective resource management
E
AF/INT
In depth understanding of Asia-pacific market trends and the ability to manage and direct change
E
INT
The latest knowledge of Chinese outbound tourism market
E
INT
High level of oral communication skills both in English and Chinese
E
INT
People Management and leadership skills
E
AF/INT
Self-sufficiency in IT including E-mail
E
AF/INT
Organisational and Process Skills
E
INT
Negotiating and Diplomatic skills
D
INT
3 Other requirements

Record of Achievement in previous employment
E
INT
Flexibility & Adaptability
E
INT
Self-motivated with an ability to work without constant supervision
E
INT
Chinese-mother language
E
INT
High proficiency in English
E
AF/INT

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £23,000.00 /year

Job Location:
•Edinburgh

Required education:
•Bachelor's

Required language:
•chinese

Required licence or certification:
•UK driving licence