We are currently looking for a Marketing Assistant to join a well-established client of ours in Ware.

Within this role you will undertake all marketing activity, including website maintenance, stock control and production/development of marketing literature.

Working 37.5 hours per week between Monday and Friday, you will be entitled to the following benefits:

• 22 days holidays
• Paid parking
• Non-contributory pension scheme starting at 5%
• Private medical and dental insurance
• Sociable and outgoing office environment

They can provide you with a wealth of experience, sociable atmosphere and a salary of £18,000 per annum.  

Main Responsibilities:

• Update the website with new content such as articles and press releases
• Manage marketing inbox and answer all enquiries with allotted timeframe
• Ensure all content on the website and social media is current and relevant
• Liaise with designers to update the visuals on the website as well as assist in the implementation of new functions
• Respond to requests for the use of company brand and logos
• Monitor up on instances where the logo has been used incorrectly
• Ensure all advertising literature is up to date
• Support the design and production of new documentation and products
• Work closely with printers to agree final designs and content
• Where appropriate, carry out design work on software such as WordPress, In-Design and Photoshop
• Assist in the development of promotional materials for events
• Source imagery for marketing material
• Source stories from partners, contractors and customers in order to develop content for newsletters
• Assist with editing and proof reading where required
• Produce final version and gain approval before publication
• Distribute material where appropriate
• Assist with pre, during and post-event marketing for Awards and Exhibitions
• Help manage company social media and come up with creative ideas to boost online presence

Key Skills and Competencies

• Relevant marketing experience or degree
• Confident and outgoing personality
• Excellent customer facing and telephone skills
• Good time management and prioritisation skills
• Attention for detail, ability to listen and extract relevant information
• Clear concise verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent IT skills to include a minimum of MS Excel, Word and Outlook