Marketing Assistant — Hybrid, Global B2B Marketing

Sikla Group; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension contributions

Private Medical Insurance

Monthly lunches on site

Free on-site refreshments

Gym membership

Pilates classes on site

Physiotherapy sessions on site

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

Sikla Group in Milton Keynes is seeking a proactive Marketing Assistant to support UK & Ireland activities across social media, content creation, events, digital marketing and reporting.

This hands-on role offers exposure to a wide range of marketing activities within a global B2B organisation and is ideal for someone starting their marketing career, eager to develop skills and grow with the business.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience or relevant study in Marketing.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Create, schedule and publish content for LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
• Support digital channels including website, blog, YouTube and Google Business Profile.
• Update website and blogs with content and basic SEO.
• Assist in planning and developing email marketing communications and newsletters.
• Monitor and report on social media and digital marketing performance.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to deliver campaigns.
• Assist in coordinating internal and external events.
• Create and update marketing materials including brochures and presentations.
• Manage stock levels of promotional items and marketing materials.
• Support internal and external communications with business updates.

Skills

Marketing knowledge

English communication

Organization

Data and insights mindset

Canva

Adobe Creative Cloud

HubSpot or CMS

Education

Marketing-related study

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Cloud

HubSpot

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

uCreate, 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

uSupport the management of digital channels including the website, blog, YouTube and Google Business Profile

uUpdate the website and blogs with content and basic SEO to improve search engine visibility and traffic

uAssist in planning and developing email marketing communications and newsletters

uMonitor and report on social media and digital marketing performance using analytics tools

uResearch industry and marketing trends to support marketing activities

uCollaborate 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

uAssist in the coordination of internal and external events

uCreate and update marketing materials including brochures, catalogues, presentations and promotional merchandise

uOrder and manage stock levels of promotional items and marketing materials

uSupport internal and external communications with business updates

uSupport the Regional Marketing Coordinator with ad hoc marketing activities and administrative tasks to support the growth of the business

Your Profile

uMinimum 1 year experience or relevant study in Marketing

uA passion for marketing and communications

uStrong written and verbal English communication skills

uExcellent organisation and attention to detail

uCreative mindset and a willingness to learn

uAn interest in using data and insights to improve marketing performance

uBasic understanding of SEO principles

uConfidence in using Microsoft Office applications

uUnderstanding social media best practices, including image and post sizing requirements across major platforms for optimisation

uExperience in using Canva or similar software (essential)

uExperience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications (desirable)

uExperience with HubSpot or similar content management systems (preferred)

uAbility 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.

Core Contractual Benefits

u25 days annual leave plus legal Public Holidays

uPension contributions

Extra perks and wellbeing initiatives:

uPrivate Medical Insurance after one year service

uMonthly lunches organised on site

uFree on-site refreshments

uGym membership – subject to passing probationary period

uPilates classes organised bimonthly on site

uPhysiotherapy sessions organised monthly on site

uHybrid working arrangements – subject to passing probationary period