Job description
Marketing Operations Assistant
Marketing and Communications
London Office and Home Based
Permanent - Full Time
An opportunity has arisen in the Marketing Department for a Marketing Operations Assistant.
About The Kennel Club
Formed in 1873, The Kennel Club celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. We exist to make a positive difference for dogs and their owners. Our key areas of activity include:
· Helping potential dog owners find the right dog for them, and work with the dog breeding community to ensure those dogs are healthy and happy.
· Supporting dog owners to access high quality training and pet insurance and provide a range of advice and support to help ensure the ongoing wellbeing of dogs.
· Working with breeders, judges, competitors and exhibitors to organise world-class events and to develop the resources they need to thrive.
The primary objective of The Kennel Club is to improve in every way the welfare, health, and general wellbeing of all dogs throughout their lives, by means of various research and educational programmes, and our Charitable Trust. The Kennel Club is an organisation committed to promoting and protecting dogs’ varied roles in society and defending the interests of all dog owners.
What the role involves:
· Supporting the marketing team in their daily operations, from responding to inbound requests for collateral to assisting in campaigns centred around acquisition, retention and creating brand exposure.
· Managing and responding to marketing requests from internal stakeholders.
· Developing marketing literature where appropriate.
· Supporting in updating content on our website.
· Supporting the Senior Social Media Officer in the management of our channels.
· Editing marketing assets using Photoshop; and having experience in video would be desirable.
· Supporting with e-mail and copy developments on an ad-hoc basis.
· Supporting with presentations and budget tracking.
· Taking a lead role in internal communications plans and content delivery.
· Conducting market research whilst being proactive with developments and trends, which need to be monitored and share back with the team.
The ideal candidate will:
· Have relevant qualifications such as Media, Design, Marketing, or Business Studies.
· Have demonstratable skills in Martech, including Google Suite and Hootsuite.
· Have experience in general marketing operations.
· Attend events and support in posting content.
· Be proactive, detail oriented, and have attention to detail.
· Assist the marketing team in the creation of assets where possible.
· Be prepared for occasional conduction of presentations.
· Curate social posts for closed member groups on request.
· Provide general support at events.
· Perform ad-hoc marketing tasks, coordinating events, tracking budget and report collation.
The ideal candidate should be collaborative and able to build rapports with an action orientation mindset and appetite to find solutions. The ideal candidate would have some experience in marketing and is looking to build on their foundation as part of an engaged and talented team. For this role, having attention to detail with exceptional organisation and project management skills will be essential.
The Application Process:
If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete our equal opportunities monitoring formsend your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are suitable for this role by 31 August 2023. Further information can be requested from this email address.
Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a rolling basis, vacancies may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Please be advised that if you are a member of The Kennel Club and are successful in your application you will be required to relinquish your membership.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Sabbatical
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London
Application deadline: 31/08/2023