Digital Marketing Executive

Each year, Young Enterprise helps thousands of young people develop the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to succeed. Through our nationwide enterprise and financial capability programmes, we give young people the opportunities and experiences to discover who they are and what they’re good at.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-moving, youth-focused charity and play a pivotal role in raising the profile of the charity through developing our digital presence.

We are looking for a Marketing Executive, to work in the Marketing and Communications team.

About the Role

This is an exciting time to join Young Enterprise as we prepare to launch our Transforming Futures strategy (2024-2030).

The Marketing Executive will play a key role in helping the marketing team with two business transformation projects which are closely aligned with our Strategy: rebranding the charity and launching a new website.

We are looking for an enthusiastic person, with experience of Digital Marketing and branding, who can work autonomously.

The role will lead on elements of the production of marketing and communication materials in the new brand. The job holder will need to evidence excellent project management skills as they be helping to manage the process of creating and approving a large number of marketing materials. They will also prepare marketing templates for use across the charity, providing advice to colleagues on branding and content.

The Marketing Executive will work closely with our Digital Engagement Manager to liaise with teams across the charity to prepare content and visual assets for the new website.

The job holder will be involved in all other aspects of communications, such as contributing to creating content for social media, helping to prepare and deliver integrated campaign activity, creating basic designs for social assets and helping our internal teams shape and activate marketing briefs.

The job holder will need to quickly develop relationships with stakeholders across the charity, and be able to manage deliverables and support colleagues through the transformation projects.

Occasional travel will be required to England/Wales to attend YE events, e.g. to capture content for social media.

We Are Looking For

• Experience of print and Digital Marketing – working with design, social media and other digital channels, with content tailored for different audiences.
• Experience of a rebrand process.
• Experience in developing a new web presence.
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• Agile project management and organisation skills, including proven ability to plan and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience of working with agencies including writing briefs, overseeing work and providing feedback.
• Candidate is likely to have at least three years of relevant experience.
• Understanding of brand and design, and optimal ways to use them to create standout and engagement.
• Energy, drive and a positive attitude that motivates others.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with a wide variety of stakeholders, utilising negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Design/editing skills – Canva or Adobe (Indesign, Photoshop, Premier Pro).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Why Work for Us

• People-focussed with a friendly and supportive work-place culture
• An active commitment to equality and diversity
• Access to mentoring scheme with a corporate partner
• Generous holiday allowance of 7.2 weeks plus your birthday off
• Access to NHS top-up scheme, for money back on expenses such as dental and optical
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Group Life Assurance
• Access to various employee friendly initiatives such as Discount and Benefits platform, Leave Purchase scheme, part financial contribution to Professional Development etc

If this role appeals to you, we’d like to hear from you! When you join us in building a successful and sustainable future for young people, you can expect all the recognition, support and rewards you need to grow and develop yourself.

This is a hybrid role, working out of our London office a minimum of 4 times per month.

To apply, please send your CV – with a covering letter (neither document should be more than 2 sides of A4) via ChairtyJob explaining why you think you would be right for this opportunity by no later than midday on 22 July. Please note applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and may shortlist and invite candidates to interview before the closing date.

 Although we endeavour to respond to all applications, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date you should consider your application unsuccessful.