Marketing Assistant

As a result of continued growth and development within the Marketing Department, we are searching for a passionate and creative Marketing Assistant to join our team based in Leeds. Are you an enthusiastic, experienced Marketing Assistant looking for your next opportunity? we'd love to hear from you! Would you thrive in an open environment with a culture focused on delivering exceptional care for those that live with us? This role is ideal for someone who works well both individually and as part of a team, with a go getter attitude that would enjoy the variety and creativity of the position. This pivotal role forms a key part of the Marketing team and will assume full responsibility for admin duties which support Group marketing activity. With an ambitious marketing strategy in place, the aim is to further attract attention and recognition across the care sector and beyond. With almost 80 Care Homes and an impressive newbuild programme, we offer a challenging and rewarding environment for proactive and innovative individuals to flourish and develop. Key Tasks

• To manage and execute effective Marketing Admin tasks to support the delivery of groupwide marketing and communication activities
• To demonstrate strong organisational and prioritisation skills, and the ability to manage own workload whilst working under pressure
• To support in the creation, delivery and implementation of marketing campaigns in line with MMCG marketing strategies that aim to deliver against commercial objectives
• To act as the 'face' of the centrally based team, being the first point of contact for booking of print and marketing jobs, marketing queries etc.
• To work as part of the team to provide and further develop the support required for the external Lifestyle and Sales teams eg. helping with venue booking, training and event attendance and evaluation etc.
• To help further establish support services across all channels to raise awareness, attract and help convert enquiries etc.
• To support the Digital Marketing team where required to adopt new approaches to further improve online performance and visibility via website, carehome.co.uk etc
• To demonstrate good stakeholder management skills to encompass interaction with internal colleagues, external agencies etc.
• To support the working within and maintenance of the MMCG brand identity standards across all channels
  
  Minimum 1 year experience within a creative marketing environment, working both individually and as part of a team
• A strong attention to detail with excellent literary skills
• Demonstration of a commitment to high standards of delivery with a strong customer focus and a hands-on approach
• Excellent communication skills, with experience of proposing new ideas and ways of working with confidence
• Some knowledge of Print and Print Production Processes advantageous
• A good working knowledge of a variety of IT systems including Microsoft Office, experience of using Adobe would be advantageous.
• A positive approach and a passion for business and the role that marketing plays within it
• Experience of involvement in managing budgets with sound commercial acumen
• This role will be based in our Leeds Head Office but with a willingness to travel more widely on occasions when required - this could be for home visits as part of induction or attendance at events
• Full driving licence (preferable), Disability Confident
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• Simply Health - company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children
• Benefits platform - discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.
• Pension Scheme with Royal London
• Flexible working patterns
• Cycle to work scheme
• Service recognition
• Training support and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing support
• Discounted gym membership
• 25 days holiday with the option to purchase more
• Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.
• Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague below National Living Wage