Marketing Executive - Exeter

Blue Arrow; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/office working

Healthcare Cashback Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Private Medical Insurance

Pension 3% rising to 6%

Cycle to Work

Buy and Sell holiday

Job summary

Blue Arrow in Exeter is seeking a Marketing Executive to join our Exeter office on a permanent basis. A salary of £32,000-£38,000 DOE with hybrid/office working is offered.

You will support branding, business development and marketing across multiple channels, collaborating with Partners and teams across the firm to drive engagement and growth. The role covers events, digital marketing, design, social media and communications, with opportunities for learning, development and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a marketing or communications role.
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Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and evaluate a range of marketing activities to support the firm and client engagement.
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Skills

Marketing

Content creation

Campaign planning

SEO & analytics

CMS

Social media

Events coordination

Stakeholder liaison

Canva/InDesign

Microsoft Office

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud / InDesign

Canva

CMS platforms

Google Analytics

WordPress

Job description

Marketing Executive

Exeter

£32,000-£38,000 DOE

My client is an Accountancy Practice and Real Living Wage Employer, with over 290 team members based across offices in Devon and Somerset.

We're looking for a Marketing Executive to join our team on a permanent basis in our Exeter office. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and creative marketer who wants to make an impact. You'll work closely with Partners and colleagues across the firm to help, strengthen the company brand, support business development and deliver engaging marketing activity across many channels.

My client believe our people are our greatest asset. When you join us, you'll become part of a friendly and collaborative team where your ideas, creativity, and contribution are genuinely valued.

You'll benefit from:

• A varied and creative role where no two days are the same.
• The opportunity to work across a wide range of marketing disciplines including events, digital marketing, design, social media, and communications.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• A genuine focus on wellbeing and work/life balance.

Main Duties:

As the Marketing Executive you'll help plan, deliver and evaluate a range of marketing activities that support the firm and client engagement. You'll enjoy managing multiple projects and build strong relationships throughout the firm. Your responsibilities will include:

• Creating and coordinating a range of marketing materials, including newsletters, brochures, advertisements, tender documents, reports, website and social media content.
• Planning and delivering client events, seminars, webinars, exhibitions, and agricultural shows from concept through to evaluation.
• Supporting integrated marketing campaigns across online and offline channels.
• Managing and updating website content, helping optimise pages for SEO and ensuring content remains current.
• Maintain marketing databases, coordinating promotional materials, and managing branded assets.
• Supporting the firm's social media presence by creating engaging content and promoting events, news, and key business updates.
• Monitoring marketing activity and data, reporting on campaign performance, and identifying trends opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Working with external suppliers including designers, printers, PR and digital agencies.
• Supporting sponsorship activities and Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives across the firm.
• Travelling to our offices across Devon and Somerset, working closely with Partners and colleagues across the firm to deliver marketing projects that support business development and client engagement.
• Occasionally attending events outside normal office hours when required.

This list summarises the main duties of the role but is not exhaustive - you may be asked to support with additional tasks and projects at a similar level as required.

Attributes, Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

We're looking for someone who is creative, organised, and passionate about delivering high-quality marketing activity. Ideally, you'll have:

• Previous experience in a marketing or communications role.
• A passion for marketing and creating engaging content across a variety of channels.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Canva experience would be advantageous.
• Experience using website CMS and email marketing platforms.
• Understanding of marketing analysis, SEO and digital performance.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience managing business social media platforms.
• Events planning or coordination experience would be advantageous.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• A friendly, professional, and team-oriented attitude.
• The ability to learn new software and marketing systems.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for occasional travel between offices and events.

Terms / Benefits:

• Ideally 36.25 hours / 5 days per week however part time hours / days also considered.
• Flexible and hybrid or office working available.
• 20 days annual leave (rising to 25 days after 3 years' service) plus bank holidays.
• Annual salary review.
• Death in service 3 x annual salary.
• Access to Healthcare Cashback Plan.
• 24-hour external Employee Assistance Programme helpline.
• Flexible benefits including Buy and Sell holiday, Cycle to Work, Technology / Home, Payroll Charity Giving and Private Medical Insurance.
• Introducing clients and staff commission schemes.
• Pension 3% rising to 4% (but matched up to 6%) after 4 years' service.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay after one years' service.

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.