Director of Marketing for the Marketing Bureau of Hafnarfjörður

The Marketing Bureau of Hafnarfjörður is seeking a dynamic employee for the exciting position of Executive Director. This is a 50% position. The marketing agency is a non-profit organisation run by the town's businesses, which pay an annual fee, and with a contribution from the City of Hafnarfjörður. The successful candidate must be able to start work as soon as possible.

Key projects

• Work on strategy and its follow-up

• Management and participation in marketing and partnership projects aimed at boosting business in Hafnarfjörður.

• Funding for MsH's activities

• Overseeing the website and social media

• Event planning

• Preparation of the annual operating and work plan

• Overseeing day-to-day operations, liaising with member companies, stakeholders and the City of Hafnarfjörður.

Education and skills

• University degree that is useful in the job

• Experience in promotion and marketing

• Experience in strategy development and project management of comparable projects is an advantage.

• Good knowledge of the Icelandic business sector and the corporate operating environment is an advantage.

• Knowledge and experience of local government administration is an advantage.

• Experience of comparable operations is an advantage.

• Good knowledge and experience of digital marketing and media

• Initiative and independent working methods

• Creative and solution-oriented approach

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Ability to work under pressure and on multiple tasks at the same time.

• Good command of Icelandic and English, both spoken and written.

Application deadline: 2 February.

Applications should be accompanied by a CV and a covering letter detailing experience, education and previous employment.

Please send an application to stjorn@msh.is