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Closed CLOSING DATE: 06/03/2016

ChemTech Consultancy Ltd

Marketing Assistant

19 Application(s) to date

Undergraduate Degree, Postgraduate Degree

Closing Date:
06/03/2016
Skill:
Marketing market research and PR
Region:
Renfrewshire
Salary
£18,000 - £20,000
Length:
12 months
Ref code
XOHUAXKCXY

Placement summary

Linwood based ChemTech Consultancy Ltd are looking to recruit a talented marketing graduate to help us continue to build on the success achieved over the past 14 years. With a developing client base, including care homes, hotel groups and the NHS, our marketing capabilities is an area that has been under utilised and a recent audit of marketing strategy, identified the opportunity to invest in marketing, to support our ambitions. This is a 12 month placement and may transition to a permanent role following successful delivery of initial project.

Job description

Project Description

The Marketing audit highlighted the need for both analytical and tactical marketing activity. It is clear that there are significant independent sector and leisure trusts, as well as the above mentioned opportunities and the you must identify and present relevant information that supports growth in these areas.

While we has an excellent client base, supporting retention will be part of the marketing role. Identification, development and support of new opportunities will also be central to the success of the placement. A draft Marketing Plan has been developed and that forms the basis of the marketing strategy and outlines short to medium term priorities.

There will also be training available from an external resource for the duration of the placement.

Role Description

You will enjoy the independence of the role in terms of setting tasks and completing these on a day to day basis. Support will be provided in terms of overall direction and strategic marketing direction, however, deadlines, quality of delivery and other operational marketing matters will be your responsibility.

Main Tasks:

  • Develop a deep understanding of the key marketing fundamentals – customers, competitors, products/services and the company situation
  • Analysis of available data, reports, statistics and insights to inform marketing decision making and the development of analysis tools/strategies to improve customer and market insight
  • Development of a central marketing support suite – website, presentation and display materials, literature, promotional material and digital material
  • Ownership and execution of acquisition (new customer) and retention (existing customer) strategies
  • Campaign planning and execution (on-line and off-line)
  • Campaign testing and measurement
  • PR management
  • Web and Social networking management (including updating)
  • Management of agency resource – digital and creative
  • Introduction and management of Marketing Key Performance Indicators
  • Development and management of suitable Events programme
  • Marketing budget “ownership” and management
  • Events calendar “ownership” and management
  • Reporting template creation and delivery
  • Customer “champion”, considering product/service developments, loyalty building, service delivery etc. • ChemTech Consultancy “Brand champion", promoting core values internally and developing internal communications

Qualifications

HND or Degree in marketing would be preferred.

Skills / Experience

Essential Skills

  • Excellent multitasking abilities
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. 
  • Competent team player with the ability to implement creative ideas.
  • Must be a self-starter with the ability to self-manage.
  • Must possess a fundamental understanding of the customer base. 
  • Be familiar with current marketing tools and techniques
  • Must be pro-active and enthusiastic

Desirable Skills

  • Understanding of what is involved in working in a similar environment

Benefits

Company benefits

Competitive starting salary and a working environment which will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure. You will own the work you do and have a great opportunity to shape the future direction of he marketing side of the business.

Placement benefits

As part of ScotGrad Graduate Placement Programme, the successful candidate will have access to a three day business and employability skills residential course and also benefit from ongoing support from the ScotGrad team throughout the duration of the placement.

Additional information

Linwood, Renfrewshire

TBC

21st March 2016

Company information

ChemTech Consultancy is a Scottish based company, specialising in water hygiene and legionella control. We provide clients with Legionella risk assessments and control measures to minimize the risk of Legionnaire’s Disease. Formed in 2002 we have expanded rapidly by meeting and exceeding our clients’ expectations in assisting them with HSE ACoP L8 compliance.

Other

Company website: www.chemtechconsultancy.co.uk