Marketing and Events Executive

Kaplan, Inc.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Manchester is seeking a Marketing Assistant to organise events and collaborate with various stakeholders. This role is ideal for candidates looking to expand their skills in a dynamic environment. The position requires strong organizational skills, confidence, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, along with paths for career progression.

Benefits

28 days annual leave + option to purchase more

Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme

Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family

Private medical, income protection, and life insurance

24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services

Company pension contributions

Qualifications

• Experience within a marketing role.
• Ability to balance priorities and demonstrate problem-solving skills.
• A passion for running projects and events.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Confidence to work closely with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Organise events for various customer groups, both face-to-face and online.
• Liaise with third parties and suppliers to prepare for external events.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across the business.
• Collaborate with different marketing sub teams to achieve marketing objectives.
• Plan and implement tactical marketing campaigns.

Skills

Experience within a marketing role

Ability to balance priorities and demonstrate problem-solving skills

Passion for running projects and events

Highly organised with strong attention to detail

Confidence to work closely with internal and external stakeholders

Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships

Job description

Job Overview

Organise events for various customer groups, both face-to-face and online. Liaise with third parties and suppliers to prepare for external events. Build relationships with stakeholders across the business. Collaborate with different marketing sub teams to achieve marketing objectives. Plan and implement tactical marketing campaigns.

Find this role ideal for

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who may be currently working as a Marketing Assistant, who is looking to expand their skills and build their career with an industry leader.

Qualifications

• Experience within a marketing role.
• Ability to balance priorities and demonstrate problem-solving skills.
• A passion for running projects and events.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Confidence to work closely with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships.

About Kaplan Professional

Kaplan Professional is a leading provider of apprenticeships, accountancy / tax / finance & banking courses, and professional assessments. For almost 80 years, we've helped shape the development and careers of finance professionals. We are part of the Kaplan group, one of the world's largest and most diverse education and assessment providers. We operate in over 30 countries and maintain relationships and partnerships with more than 1,000 school districts, colleges and universities, professional bodies and over 10,000 businesses. Our vast breadth and scope in terms of both capabilities and assets sets us apart.

Our goal is for Kaplan to be a great place to work where everybody can succeed, so we truly live and breathe our values: act with integrity, grow knowledge, empower & support, create opportunity, drive results together. Kaplan is a global organisation whose mission is rooted in providing equal access to education and opportunities for advancement to people of all backgrounds. We believe diversity, equity and inclusion - of culture, experiences, perspectives - are paramount to creating success and opportunity in an ever-changing world. As an educator, partner and employer, Kaplan is committed to promoting an equitable world in which diverse talent can develop, advance and thrive.

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, transparent pay structures, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 28 days annual leave + option to purchase more
• Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family
• Private medical, income protection, and life insurance
• 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services
• Company pension contributionsMaternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels