Marketing and Operations Associate

IONATE; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join IONATE as a Marketing and Operations Associate in London, where you'll play a vital role supporting teams across Operations and Marketing. This position offers the opportunity to grow your skills in a dynamic startup environment, working on creative projects, managing events, and ensuring smooth operations. With responsibilities ranging from designing marketing collateral to enhancing our digital infrastructure, you'll contribute to impactful green energy solutions while enjoying a flexible work culture and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Employee Option Plan

Private Medical & Dental Insurance

Company Pension

Career Development

Flexible Working

Cycle to Work Scheme

Slow Travel

Qualifications

• Experience managing administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign).
• Strong visual design skills and ability to maintain brand consistency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support travel arrangements, visas, and organize team activities.
• Manage purchasing of equipment and tools; maintain relationships with IT providers.
• Maintain and optimize our digital infrastructure across Microsoft 365.
• Ensure a safe and productive work environment in compliance with policies.
• Create marketing materials such as brochures and presentations.
• Develop and maintain branded templates for internal and external use.
• Assist in developing event strategies and identifying key industry events.
• Create engaging digital content, including graphics and animations.
• Manage calendars and organize meetings as needed.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Strong visual design skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Job description

IONATE is a deep tech scale-up building the hardware and software backbone for smart grids. Our mission is to transform power systems—from grids and microgrids to renewables and data centers—unlocking the massive potential in this under-innovated sector that touches every aspect of our modern lives.

We are seeking a hands-on Marketing and Operations Associate to support our executive and wider teams with daily tasks. If you are eager to grow your skills in a startup environment, thrive on multitasking, and enjoy a creative approach to your work, this role is for you.

Your responsibilities will span Operations, Marketing, and Administrative support.

Operations - 40%

• Support travel arrangements, visas, and organize team activities
• Manage purchasing of equipment and tools; maintain relationships with IT providers
• Maintain and optimize our digital infrastructure across Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Ensure a safe and productive work environment in compliance with policies
• Lead annual compliance activities, including insurance and renewals

Marketing - 40%

Collateral Design

• Create marketing materials such as brochures and presentations
• Develop and maintain branded templates for internal and external use
• Edit external materials to align with brand standards

Event Management

• Assist in developing event strategies and identifying key industry events
• Manage expo design, vendor coordination, production, and logistics
• Support event administration, including insurance and utilities

Digital Marketing - Social Media and Website

• Create engaging digital content, including graphics and animations
• Produce multimedia content like blogs, videos, or podcasts
• Monitor website performance, SEO, and analytics

Executive Admin Support - 20%

• Manage calendars and organize meetings as needed

Requirements

Essential Skills

• Experience managing administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign)
• Strong visual design skills and ability to maintain brand consistency
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience with business systems administration in startups
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures in technical settings
• Examples of digital content creation

Benefits

• Employee Option Plan: Equity in IONATE, sharing our success
• Private Medical & Dental Insurance: Comprehensive coverage from day one via Bupa, with options for dependents
• Company Pension: Flexible, sustainable pension plan
• Career Development: Opportunities for ongoing professional growth
• Flexible Working: Work-from-home arrangements available
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Support for purchasing bicycles
• Slow Travel: Additional days for low-carbon travel options

Why Join Us?

• Impact: Contribute to green energy solutions that matter
• Innovation: Engage in cutting-edge projects and solve unconventional problems
• Growth: Be part of a rapidly scaling company with global projects, offering career advancement opportunities