Marketing Assistant

Sikla USA Inc.

Milton Keynes

Hybrid

GBP 22,000 - 28,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Private Medical Insurance

Monthly lunches on site

Free on-site refreshments

Gym membership

Pilates on site

Physiotherapy on site

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

Sikla USA Inc. is seeking a proactive Marketing Assistant to join our Milton Keynes team and support marketing activities across the UK & Ireland. This hands-on role offers exposure to social media, content creation, events, digital marketing and reporting, helping to strengthen Sikla’s brand while collaborating with teams worldwide.

Ideal candidates are at the start of their marketing career, eager to develop skills and grow in an international B2B setting.

Qualifications

Minimum 1 year experience or relevant study in Marketing.
Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
Creative mindset and a willingness to learn.
Interest in using data and insights to improve marketing performance.
Basic understanding of SEO principles.
Confidence in using Microsoft Office applications.
Understanding social media best practices across major platforms for optimisation.
Experience in using Canva or similar software (essential).
Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications (desirable).
Experience with HubSpot or similar content management systems (preferred).
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Create, schedule and publish engaging content for LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook to grow Sikla’s online presence.
Support management of digital channels including website, blog, YouTube and Google Business Profile.
Update website/blog content and basic SEO to boost visibility and traffic.
Assist in planning email marketing communications and newsletters.
Monitor and report on social media and digital marketing performance using analytics tools.
Research industry and marketing trends to support activities.
Collaborate with local, regional and international teams to deliver campaigns that meet KPIs.
Assist in coordinating internal and external events.
Create and update marketing materials including brochures, catalogs, presentations and promos.
Order and manage stock levels of promotional items and materials.
Support internal and external communications with business updates.
Support the Regional Marketing Coordinator with ad hoc activities and admin tasks.

Skills

Marketing experience

Strong written English

Oral communication

Organization

Creative mindset

Data & insights

SEO basics

Microsoft Office

Social media best practices

Education

Marketing studies

Tools

HubSpot

Canva

Adobe Creative Cloud

CMS platforms

Job description

Role Overview

Working Pattern:

Monday – Thursday 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM, one hour lunch
Friday 8 AM to 3:00 PM, one hour lunch
39 hrs per week

Start date: January 2027

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Reports to: Regional Marketing Coordinator

About us

Sikla is a global manufacturer and supplier of engineered modular steel support systems for industrial construction projects. Our solutions help customers install mechanical and electrical support systems more efficiently, saving time and reducing costs. We work closely with customers throughout each stage of the project, from design and engineering support through to supply and installation training.

Founded in 1967 in Germany, Sikla employs more than 900 employees across Europe, North America, Oceania and Middle East with products sold in over 40 countries worldwide through Sikla subsidiaries and official distributors.

The role

We are looking for a proactive and creative Marketing Assistant to join our Milton Keynes team and support marketing activities across the UK & Ireland.

This is a hands-on role that offers exposure to a wide range of marketing activities including social media, content creation, events, digital marketing and reporting. You will help deliver campaigns and strategies that strengthen Sikla’s brand awareness while collaborating with colleagues across the UK, Ireland, Middle East, Europe, North America and Oceania, gaining valuable experience within a global B2B organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the beginning of their marketing career who is eager to develop their skills and grow within an international business.

Your duties and key responsibilities

Create, schedule and publish engaging content for LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook to help grow Sikla’s online presence in line with the marketing plan and strategies
Support the management of digital channels including the website, blog, YouTube and Google Business Profile
Update the website and blogs with content and basic SEO to improve search engine visibility and traffic
Assist in planning and developing email marketing communications and newsletters
Monitor and report on social media and digital marketing performance using analytics tools
Research industry and marketing trends to support marketing activities
Collaborate with local, regional and international marketing teams to develop and deliver marketing campaigns that support marketing KPIs including website traffic, lead generation and social media engagement
Assist in the coordination of internal and external events
Create and update marketing materials including brochures, catalogues, presentations and promotional merchandise
Order and manage stock levels of promotional items and marketing materials
Support internal and external communications with business updates
Support the Regional Marketing Coordinator with ad hoc marketing activities and administrative tasks to support the growth of the business

Your Profile

Minimum 1 year experience or relevant study in Marketing
A passion for marketing and communications
Strong written and verbal English communication skills
Excellent organisation and attention to detail
Creative mindset and a willingness to learn
An interest in using data and insights to improve marketing performance
Basic understanding of SEO principles
Confidence in using Microsoft Office applications
Understanding social media best practices, including image and post sizing requirements across major platforms for optimisation
Experience in using Canva or similar software (essential)
Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications (desirable)
Experience with HubSpot or similar content management systems (preferred)
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Why Join Sikla?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful business where creativity, initiative and collaboration are valued. You will gain exposure to a wide range of marketing activities and the opportunity to develop your skills while making a genuine contribution to the growth of the business.

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