Temporary Contract ( possibility of Permanent )

Reporting to the Marketing Manager the role of the Marketing Executive is to work alongside the Marketing team to ensure the delivery of a high standard marketing function across the Meridian group.

Key Responsibilities:-

• Monitor and evaluate marketing activities;
• Maintain and update the content of Meridian's website and Intranet, in conjunction with the other members of the Marketing team;
• Research and write blog articles for the website and social media.
• Liaise with, and support the branch network in relation to marketing materials, external communications, and exhibitions;
• Produce branded corporate presentations for both the Sales and Senior Management teams;
• Act as 1st line support for any Broadbean or job board related queries, liaising with the providers and solving any problems relating to the software / subscriptions;
• Play an active role in the co-ordination of Meridian's weekly newsletter, and any other internal copy;
• Effectively plan and organise tasks, ensuring adherence to relevant time frames;
• Promote the effectiveness of marketing and standardised branding across the business, encouraging employees to become brand ambassadors, and communicating the core values of the business;
• Develop a consistent look across all products, ensuring creative treatment remains fresh and inspiring;
• Strategically increase presence and brand awareness in the relevant market places;
• Lead, plan, implement and evaluate campaigns within time and budgetary constraints, working closely with Business Unit Managers;
• Research competitor activities across all Business Units, reporting back to the business on all competitor activities, and making recommendations;

Person Specification:-

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Experience in Marketing including PR, Brand Management, Digital & Social
• Good knowledge of marketing techniques;
• Approaches work with creative flair, and a high attention to detail;
• Able to work effectively to strict deadlines, and time scales;
• Displays a positive and professional approach at all times;
• Able to develop excellent working relationships, both within the Marketing team, and wider business;
• Able to work on multiple projects at any one time, with the ability to prioritise work accordingly;
• Has the ability to be a team player;
• Excellent IT skills;

Please contact Lisa Worthington in our Talent Acquisition team on 0161 929 3812 orlworthington@meridianbs.co.uk for an informal discussion or submit your CV for consideration.