Marketing & Events Assistant

  • Thefutureworks
  • Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
  • Feb 18, 2025
Full time Sales & Marketing

Job Description

Are you organised; career driven & able to work well as part of a team? thefutureworks are currently recruiting for a Marketing & Events Assistant to work for our client based in Leamington Spa.

Job Purpose:
To provide marketing & business development support to the Business Development Director
To develop and maintain relationships with referrers
To work in accordance with the Office Manual and to act at all times in an appropriate manner as an employee of a professional practice

Key Responsibilities:
Provide support with organising led events and attendance as and when required at exhibitions and business shows
Provide the Business Development Director with monthly reports/summaries referrals/prospects
Visit referrers to build and maintain relationships, and keep them updated on the progress of matters
Provide support and assistance in keeping website up to date with articles blogs, staff profiles and photos.
Manage the organising and planning of social media posts on platforms
Assist with communication on matters where required
Monitor the source of work referred
Order and monitor business stationery items e.g. business cards, name badges and other promotional material
Update and maintain the database for external newsletter
Undertake research for potential leads/contacts as and when required
Supply artwork to publications for local press advertising, and regularly review and monitor effectiveness
Assist staff in booking on to networking events as and when required

Skills and Experience:
Strong business development skills
Project and event management experience would be desirable
Experience in the use of Canva would be desirable
Experience using social media scheduling tools would be desirable
Proven organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail
Analytical skills with ability to interpret data and provide commentary and recommendations
Ability to be a team player, with a flexible attitude to work
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Working knowledge of Microsoft packages and Case Management Systems
A good understanding of a range of social media, particularly Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram
A practical and commercial approach
Excellent time keeping and organisational skills
You will be required to work at the other offices and visit referrers of work (driving licence and access to car essential)

Salary:
Salary up to 27,000.

Benefits:
Permanent
Holiday entitlement starting at 23 days and increasing to a maximum of 27 days with length of service
Holiday buy and sell scheme - up to 5 days per year (next opportunity for this will be from Jan 2026)
BUPA health cash plan scheme
Employee assistance programme for employees and their families
Death in service benefit (3 x annual salary)

Parking:
The role will predominantly be based at Leamington Spa office with free parking options 5-10 minute walk from office. Occasional travel to events required.

Please apply with your most recent CV today if you feel you have the relevant skills & experience!