Marketing & Communications Assistant

South East Consortium; England; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Sittingbourne, Kent, is seeking a Marketing & Communications Assistant to enhance their outreach efforts. The ideal candidate will have experience in marketing and communications, proficiency in email campaigns, and strong interpersonal skills. This full-time role offers a salary of £28,392 plus benefits including a contributory pension and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Contributory pension

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Birthday leave day

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver clear project briefs and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong planning, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of basic marketing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support marketing and communications campaigns for SEC.
• Create and edit promotional materials, digital content, and press releases.
• Monitor and update website and social media channels.

Skills

Marketing and communications experience

Email campaigns

Visual design (Canva)

Social media management

Customer-focused approach

Tools

CRM systems

Website CMS

Job description

We're looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Marketing & Communications Assistant to join our team and play a key role in supporting the growth and success of the South East Consortium (SEC).

In this role, you'll help deliver a variety of impactful communications and marketing campaigns, supporting the team in promoting services across different channels and media. Responsibilities include assisting with website management, editing and updating online content, and helping to deliver email newsletters and supplier updates.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the development and implementation of marketing and communications campaigns for the South East Consortium.
• Assisting in creating and editing promotional materials, digital content, and press releases.
• Coordinating internal and external communications to ensure consistent messaging across platforms.
• Monitoring and updating our website and social media channels.
• Help organise meetings and marketing activities for the Business Partnerships directorate.
• Gathering and analysing data for marketing performance reports and recommend improvements.

About you:

• Experience in marketing and communications, including email campaigns, visual design (Canva), social media, and supplier management.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and website CMS is advantageous but not essential; basic knowledge of housing and procurement is also desirable.
• Proven ability to deliver clear project briefs and update corporate digital platforms as needed.
• Strong planning, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Customer-focused approach with high attention to detail and an ability to influence and persuade.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of basic marketing strategies, able to work within policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates strong verbal, numerical, and IT skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

About SEC

We're a not-for-profit organisation built to support the housing sector. Over 20 years we've grown our offer to deliver more than just procurement frameworks. We can advise on specifications, cost models and support our customers with contract management post-award. And, as a not-for-profit organisation we deliver real social value through our training programme and community foundation.

Since 2005, our membership has expanded from just 5 members to 60, and it continues to grow. We currently manage 17 frameworks that connect customers with over 500 suppliers throughout the South East.

Job details:

• Marketing & Communications Assistant
• Sittingbourne, Kent
• £28,392 + Essential Car User Allowance
• Full Time - 35 hours per week
• Benefits include contributory pension, 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, life assurance, private medical insurance, birthday leave day, retail discounts, and more!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided and be part of a dedicated team making a difference in social housing.

Inclusion & Diversity at SEC

We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, it's about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experience, and perspective of each individual. We're all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.