EPP Marketing and Communications Assistant

British Engines; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

British Engines' Rotary Power unit is seeking a Marketing and Communications Assistant to coordinate campaigns, content and digital activity under the Head of Marketing. You will work with Sales, Commercial and Engineering to support campaigns and messaging.

You will create web and social content, prepare brochures and sales literature, manage WordPress, and help plan events. A proactive, well-organised candidate with good writing skills and basic Adobe/SEO knowledge is preferred.

Qualifications

• Marketing, communications or admin experience with strong written and verbal skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Office Suite and PowerPoint.
• Interest or introductory experience in digital marketing, SEO and social media.
• Basic knowledge of Adobe InDesign or Photoshop.
• Well organised with ability to manage tasks and priorities.
• Collaborative and open to feedback to improve work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver marketing campaigns and activity aligned with business priorities.
• Act as the main marketing contact for the business unit and support sales.
• Create and adapt content for websites, social media, and customer communications.
• Develop brochures, presentations and other sales literature.
• Manage WordPress content, schedule social media activity.
• Coordinate PR stories, news items and internal communications.
• Support internal events, trade shows and customer-facing activity.
• Use Adobe design tools and coordinate print production when needed.
• Keep organised marketing files and share information with colleagues.

Skills

Marketing

Communications

Administration

Excel

Office Suite

PowerPoint

Digital Marketing

Adobe InDesign

Photoshop

Organization

Tools

WordPress

SEO

Social Media

Adobe InDesign

Photoshop

Job description

As a Marketing and Communications Assistant, you will be the key marketing contact, delivering practical marketing and communications activity across the Rotary Power, part of the British Engines group of businesses. Working closely with the Head of Marketing, wider marketing colleagues and key stakeholders across Commercial, Sales and Engineering, the role will coordinate campaigns, content, digital channels, marketing materials, internal communications, events and supplier activity.

What you'll be doing

• Deliver agreed marketing campaigns and activity in line with business priorities.
• Act as the main marketing contact for the business unit, responding to requests and supporting sales activity.
• Create and adapt content for websites, social media, company news, case studies and customer communications.
• Develop presentations, brochures, marketing literature and other sales-support materials.
• Manage website content using WordPress and plan, schedule and publish social media activity.
• Coordinate PR stories, case studies, news items and internal communications.
• Support internal events, trade shows and customer-facing activity.
• Use Adobe design software and coordinate print production where required.
• Maintain organised marketing files and share relevant information with colleagues.

Knowledge, Experience & Skills

• Experience in marketing, communications, administration or a related area, with good written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, and Microsoft PowerPoint
• Digital Marketing: Interest in or introductory experience of website content, SEO, social media or other digital marketing activity.
• Design and Creative Tools: Basic working knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop or similar design software is desirable.
• Organisation and Planning: Well organised, accurate and able to manage tasks and priorities with support.
• Collaboration and Insight: Able to work positively with colleagues and use feedback to improve work.

Who we're looking for

This role is ideal for a motivated individual looking to develop their marketing and communications expertise in a supportive environment. You will bring strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage varied priorities. Experience in marketing, communications, administration or digital marketing is desirable, including WordPress, SEO and social media. Adobe experience, a relevant qualification or equivalent experience, and a full driving licence with access to a car would also be advantageous.

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