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Do you have a creative mindset? Are you enthusiastic and organised? Fancy using your passion for marketing to work on social media campaigns, podcasts, events and support the delivery of a strategic marketing plan?

We are looking for a Graduate Marketing Assistant to join our friendly and vibrant marketing team.

So, if you are eager to learn and practice all things marketing in an exciting and growing company, then this is the opportunity for you!

The role

As a key member of the marketing team, you will work alongside the Marketing Executive to deliver engaging and factual content for inbound marketing activity.

Whether you’re learning how to create and edit video content, conducting competitor analysis, generating ideas for our monthly social media plan, or getting us ready for an event, your ability to have enthusiasm, drive and a keen attention to detail will be key.

Of course, you'll need to demonstrate your creative ability, but we're also looking for evidence that you can multitask, have meticulous attention to detail, and collaborate effectively with colleagues.

This role is designed for development and growth, so you can expect to continue learning whilst you grow your career and soak up plenty of hands-on marketing experience.

About you

• You have a creative mindset with the ability to contribute fresh ideas and help generate engaging content.
• You’re a great communicator and team player with strong interpersonal skills, excited to present new ideas and discuss campaigns with subject matter experts.
• You have excellent attention to detail, time management, and organisational skills. Comfortable juggling multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• You have a familiarity with social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok).
• You’re comfortable working both collaboratively and autonomously.
• You have a keen eye for detail.
• You have a full UK driving licence, we are based in the countryside and not on a public transport route.

Your responsibilities

• Create compelling and captivating social media content and coordinate the distribution of posts across various platforms including LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Stay updated on competitor activities and industry news through social listening.
• Assist the Marketing Executive in executing monthly marketing campaigns. This includes learning how to design marketing materials, managing campaign timelines, creating email templates, and reporting on campaign results.
• Serve as a brand ambassador by designing client presentations and branding documents that align with our tone of voice and brand guidelines.
• Support social value initiatives and charity campaigns, actively participating in our social committee.
• Manage the events calendar, ensuring relevant literature and merchandise are available.
• Conduct competitor analysis to stay informed about the competitive landscape and identify opportunities.
• Administer and report on NPS (Net Promoter Score) client satisfaction surveys throughout the year.
• Support with monthly data cleansing activities for our customer CRM, ensuring accurate contact information for effective marketing outreach.
• Create and update buyer personas in preparation for new marketing campaigns.
• Support the marketing team in delivering engaging and informative content across multiple channels and resources such as the website, blogs, email, e-books, 'how to' guides, case studies, brochures, social media, and newsletters.
• Develop strong working relationships with key internal stakeholders, including Directors, Heads of Service and Operational Managers, ensuring the timely and efficient delivery of inbound marketing campaigns.
• Provide ad hoc support to the marketing team as needed.

Benefits and package

• A competitive salary banding from £22,000, however this can be negotiable depending on experience.
• Salaries are reviewed annually in line with performance reviews, you will have a clear salary plan linked to your personal development plan.
• Flexible hours and hybrid working available, with 1 day a week spent at our Head Office in the Warrington area.
• The business is closed between Christmas and New Year.
• 26 days annual leave (3 days allocated over the Christmas shut down) plus 8 days Bank Holidays. If a part-time role these will be pro-rata.
• Opportunity to buy additional annual leave or sell surplus leave.
• Employees accrue 1-day additional leave for every 2 years’ service.
• Enhanced employer pension contributions of 4% when you contribute 6%.
• Progression, training, and personal development programmes are encouraged through the staff training budget.
• Healthcare scheme, with access to private consultations and tests as well as physiotherapy and mental health support.
• Online staff discount platform including money off meals out and cinema tickets, supermarket savings and gym discounts.
• Provision of Life insurance/Death in service offering 2 x salary cover.
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme.
• To find out more about the full range of benefits and culture at Pennington Choices visit https://careers.pennington.org.uk/

Here’s a little more about us

Pennington Choices provides property surveying and consultancy services to organisations nationwide. We have a wealth of experience working with more than 500 public and private sector organisations across social housing, NHS, education, and rail over the past 23 years.

At the heart of what makes Pennington Choices special is our people. We live by our values of being fun, resilient, brave and treating each other with respect. We also know there’s more to life than work, which is why we will encourage you to stay active, nurture your mental health, and create a fulfilling work/life balance.

Our head office is a converted barn in the picturesque Cheshire countryside, located just 3 minutes from M56 Jct10, and we have regional offices in Kent and Sheffield. We are a close-knit organisation with people at our very core, and we strive for excellence in everything we do. As winners of Employer of the Year at both the Warrington Business Awards and the South London Business Awards, we are currently Best Companies #54 Best Medium Sized Company to work for in the UK 2022.

The successful candidate will be joining us at a very exciting time as our growth plan aims to deliver £16.2m turnover by 2024. Pennington Choices has experienced impressive growth over the past 4 years; despite the challenges of navigating the pandemic, our re-forecasted turnover of £5.8m by March 2021 was surpassed as we achieved a remarkable £9m turnover instead, an accomplishment reflective of the exceptional talent within our organisation.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your CV and a covering letter.