Story Homes Digital Marketing Graduate Scheme

Story Homes is an award-winning property developer with more than 35 schemes in Cumbria, North West and North East England and southern Scotland. The company was founded in 1987 by Fred Story as Story Construction, which later de-merged to become Story Homes and our sister company Story Contracting. Its head office is based in Carlisle with regional offices in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Chorley. Renowned for building high specification homes of excellent quality, Story Homes is committed to sustainability and contributing to the communities in which it builds. Story Homes prides itself on delivering exemplary customer service and has achieved a five star Home Builders Federation (HBF) Customer Satisfaction Rating for four consecutive years (2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017).

The company has been consistently recognised in the prestigious UK Property Awards since 2011. In 2017, Story Homes won three awards in the 'Best Residential Development' category, with Strawberry Grange in Cockermouth, Oakland Park in Morpeth, and D'Urton Manor in Preston all receiving accolades. Story Homes was also named Housebuilder of the Year at the Insider North West Property Awards 2017.

The company directly employs more than 500 staff, and plans to recruit an additional 50 by the end of 2018. It also operates successful apprentice and graduate schemes, aimed at bringing young talent into the industry.

This year (2017/18) Story Homes hopes to build more than 1000 homes. In 2012/13 the developer built 151 homes, 240 homes in 2013/14, 410 homes in 2014/15 and 565 homes in 2015/16. In 2016/17, Story Homes built more than 800 new homes across its three key regions.

Your Future

We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Digital Specialist to join our Marketing Team who pride themselves on their ability to promote Story as the best developer of aspirational homes. We are looking for an ambitious individual to support our growing company.

You will start your Story journey working with our Marketing Team in our Carlisle office where you will be supported to understand the business, role and house building processes. As a graduate, you will be joining the team at a time of great growth and this role presents a real opportunity to progress within Marketing. You'll be well supported and will gradually be given more responsibility during the 2 years of your graduate role.

To support the wider growth of the business and personal progression graduates should consider their mobility and willingness to consider opportunities in other regions.

As a Graduate Digital Specialist you will:

- Support the implementation of the digital strategy for the company
- Assist with the delivery of major projects
- Help with the management of the Story website and property portals
- Run the Story social media accounts under the guidance of the Digital Specialist
- Produce clear reporting on responsibility areas including outputs and ROI


What skills do you need?

- A 2:2 or above in Digital Marketing, Business, Marketing or graduates with modules in digital or demonstrable experience in Digital Marketing
- Just as important as your academic background is your understanding of the role and a passion for all things digital
- A valid UK driving licence

In return for your passion and drive, you will receive a competitive salary of £21k, bonus, pension, health care, professional subscriptions and local discount benefits. You will also be provided support and mentoring from our team of Marketing experts.

Assessment day to be held on the 26^th June 2018.