Marketing & Communications Assistant

Are you a creative communicator with a passion for marketing that makes a difference? We're looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Marketing & Communications Assistant to join our friendly, purpose-driven team at South East Consortium (SEC).

Based in Sittingbourne, Kent, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful work in the housing sector while growing your career in a supportive, inclusive environment. With a competitive salary, a generous benefits package (including 27 days holiday, birthday leave, healthcare, pension, and more), and the chance to get involved in varied and impactful campaigns, you'll play a vital role in helping us promote our services and connect with communities across the South East.

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.

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.

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, healthcare cash plan, birthday leave day, retail discounts, cycle to work, season ticket loans and more!

Apply today and be part of a dedicated team making a difference in social housing.