Senior Marketing Executive

Chess; Alderley Edge; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Hybrid working

Eye tests

Mental health support

Home office allowance

Perkbox discounts

Rewards program

Job summary

Chess is seeking an experienced Marketing Executive to join its dynamic team in a hybrid role with the Alderley Edge hub visits twice monthly. You’ll report to the Head of Marketing and collaborate with stakeholders and our technology partners to shape and deliver campaigns, events, webinars and content, using AI tools to enhance efficiency.

The role requires strong copywriting, analytics, and end-to-end campaign management, with opportunities to grow within a leading UK tech provider.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication, copywriting and numeracy skills.
• Ability to analyse performance data, identify opportunities and issues, and take action.
• Proven experience independently managing end-to-end marketing campaigns.
• Experience delivering webinars and events; podcast experience advantageous.
• Hands-on use of AI tools for content creation, research, campaign planning and reporting.
• Strong prompting skills, with the ability to refine outputs and ensure accuracy, tone and brand alignment.
• Passion for AI and marketing technology, with a focus on improving team efficiency.
• Creative, proactive and solutions-focused, with a self-starter mindset.
• Strong organisational, time management and attention-to-detail skills, including excellent spelling and grammar.
• Confident influencing senior stakeholders and contributing strategic marketing ideas.
• Eager to learn, develop new skills and stay current with digital marketing trends.
• Comfortable collaborating digitally with colleagues and partners, with a curiosity for customer behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver demand generation and retention campaigns, then monitor, report and optimise.
• Write engaging copy for every channel, including blogs, website pages, social media and email.
• Work with stakeholders and subject-matter experts across the business to shape and deliver campaigns.
• Build and manage automated lifecycle and nurture campaigns.
• Plan and run industry events that support our strategic campaigns.
• Run webinars from start to finish, audience targeting and data, registration and promotion, live delivery, follow-up and on-demand content.
• Organise in-person seminars and events, including venues, logistics, supplier management, attendee communications and post-event follow-up.
• Support production of the company podcast.
• Use AI tools to speed up content production, research and reporting.
• Track, analyse and report activity and performance across channels to the Head of Marketing.
• Work with our Graphic designer to produce high-quality, visually engaging campaign assets.
• Manage several projects at once, delivering to a high standard, on time and on budget.
• Support Sales with up-to-date sales and marketing collateral.

Skills

Copywriting

Campaign management

Webinars

AI tools

Analytics

Stakeholder management

Event planning

Content creation

Brand alignment

Tools

ChatGPT

Claude

Copilot

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Marketing Executive to join our dynamic marketing team.

Reporting into the Head of Marketing, no two days will be the same as you will work with different

stakeholders from across the organisation. You will be learning alongside accomplished business

leaders and our world-class technology partners, including Microsoft, Sophos, HPE, Apple and more.

Join the Marketing Team at a growing tech company and make a big impact from day one.

At Chess, the sky is the limit with lots of opportunities to grow in your career. We're passionate about our unique culture and our continuous investment in our people to be industry experts.

“a great place to work, a great place to be a customer”

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver demand generation and retention campaigns, then monitor, report and optimise
• Write engaging copy for every channel, including blogs, website pages, social media and email
• Work with stakeholders and subject-matter experts across the business to shape and deliver campaigns
• Build and manage automated lifecycle and nurture campaigns
• Plan and run industry events that support our strategic campaigns
• Run webinars from start to finish, audience targeting and data, registration and promotion, live delivery, follow-up and on-demand content
• Organise in-person seminars and events, including venues, logistics, supplier management, attendee communications and post-event follow-up
• Support production of the company podcast
• Use AI tools to speed up content production, research and reporting
• Track, analyse and report activity and performance across channels to the Head of Marketing
• Work with our Graphic designer to produce high-quality, visually engaging campaign assets
• Manage several projects at once, delivering to a high standard, on time and on budget
• Support Sales with up-to-date sales and marketing collateral

Key Skills & Experience:

• Excellent written and verbal communication, copywriting and numeracy skills
• Ability to analyse performance data, identify opportunities and issues, and take action
• Proven experience independently managing end-to-end marketing campaigns
• Experience delivering webinars and events; podcast experience advantageous
• Hands-on use of AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot) for content creation, research, campaign planning and reporting
• Strong prompting skills, with the ability to refine outputs and ensure accuracy, tone and brand alignment
• Passion for AI and marketing technology, with a focus on improving team efficiency
• Creative, proactive and solutions-focused, with a self-starter mindset
• Strong organisational, time management and attention-to-detail skills, including excellent spelling and grammar
• Confident influencing senior stakeholders and contributing strategic marketing ideas
• Eager to learn, develop new skills and stay current with digital marketing trends
• Comfortable collaborating digitally with colleagues and partners, with a curiosity for customer behaviour

Diversity, equality, and inclusion is at the heart of our Chess culture, and we are passionate about our One Team spirit.

Chess is one of the UK's leading independent and trusted technology service providers, employing over 280 skilled people across the UK, supporting over 18,000 UK businesses.

We're extremely proud that our people voted us No.1 in 'The 100 Best Companies to Work for' list 2018, and we continue to celebrate more than 17 years in the top 100.

Our continued focus on growth creates opportunity for everyone to progress their career, to develop knowledge and skills, to gain reward and recognition and to maximise their potential. The growth and success of our people ensures the growth and success of our business.

We believe that “if you’re not growing, we’re not growing”.

Your Benefits at Chess:

• Private healthcare (free after 1 year)
• Eye tests, flu jabs, and on-site health checks
• Mental health support from trained First Aiders
• Hybrid working support with a home office allowance
• Buy or sell up to 5 holidays twice a year
• Perkbox discounts on shopping, travel, fitness, and more
• Points-based rewards from year 2
• Charity donation matching (up to £100)
• Recognition platform to celebrate your wins
• EE SIM offers for you and your family
• Learn 2 Earn scheme to boost your salary
• Team socials and celebrations
• Bespoke onboarding and leadership training
• Dedicated Culture Team to support you

Salary:

To be discussed in the screening process.

Working hours & Location:

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Location: Flexible hybrid role with attendance at our Alderley Edge hub twice monthly for team collaboration, plus occasional customer travel as required. These planned visits are an essential part of the role, supporting collaboration, customer engagement and team alignment.

Interview Process:

As part of our recruitment process, you can expect a face-to-face interview at our office. We understand that choosing the right opportunity is an important decision—and it works both ways.

This will give you the chance to experience the commute, meet the wider team, and get a real feel for the Chess culture and day-to-day environment, helping you decide whether we’re the right fit for you as much as you are for us.

At Chess ICT, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We want to make sure everyone has a fair chance and opportunity throughout the application process. If you require any adjustments during your application or interview, please feel comfortable reaching out to our recruitment team so we can support you.

Is Chess the place for you?

If you are looking for a career that brings exciting challenges and opportunities, then Chess is the place for you.

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