Guardian Jobs – Marketing Assistant

About the job

THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP LTD

The role of Marketing Assistant is to provide effective administrative support for the Sales & Marketing Director as well as the broader Marketing and Communications team.

• Please include a covering letter with your application*

Main Duties

• Assist the Sales & Marketing Director with extensive and detailed diary and meeting management;
• Manage the Sales & Marketing Director’s inbox, flagging priorities for attention and occasionally responding on their behalf;
• Anticipate and manage rapidly changing priorities and schedules in a timely and professional manner;
• Develop a deep understanding of current marketing and communications projects, as well as global RUG priorities to enable fast processing and communication of information;
• Provide some entry-level campaign support which may include copy writing, social media channel administration, content brainstorms and asset creation;
• Provide administrative support on RUG show websites, ensuring dates and details are updated in a timely manner;
• Support the timely preparation of draft materials for a weekly internal update and a bi-monthly board pack;
• Assist with the maintenance and updating of the marketing projects calendar and ensure all updates are communicated to appropriate staff members;
• Assist with the creation of agendas, meeting notes and distribution of actions as required;
• Ensure all expense returns are completed in a timely manner;
• Arrange travel, as needed. This will include hotel bookings, transfers, visas and preparing itineraries;
• Provide telephone and reception cover when required;
• Carry out any other administrative duties that may be reasonably required to support the marketing team;
• Undertake other marketing support as directed.

Essential

Person Specification:

• A conscientious approach with forensic attention to detail.
• Ability to think ahead and demonstrate proactivity.
• High standard of written English.
• A fast and willing learner.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office.
• Professional telephone manner and excellent communication skills.
• A flexible “can do”, patient and calm attitude – especially under pressure.
• Highly organised and adaptable, able to manage shifting priorities and cope with last-minute changes.
• Able to work alone and as part of a highly collaborative team.
• Able to maintain complete confidentiality and work with the utmost discretion and integrity.
• An ability to build rapport quickly and communicate across all levels of management.
• Ability to grasp new systems and technology.

Desirable

• Knowledge of social media channels and interest in trends and updates.
• Knowledge of content management systems, e.g. Wordpress.
• Interest in Theatre and the Arts.