We are seeking a creative and driven Marketing and Events Assistant to join our team.
The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting the marketing team in delivering effective promotional campaigns for WORKTECH’s global events to meet the company’s targets and contribute to the wider marketing operation. They will also play a key role in managing delegate bookings and communications, while supporting the Event Logistics team to help deliver seamless event experiences and bring WORKTECH’s events to life.
This position is suitable for someone in the early stages of their career, or a graduate interested in marketing and events.
You'll be joining UNWIRED Ventures - a dynamic forward-thinking organisation based close to Kingston upon Thames in Southwest London. With an international conference series taking place in over 40 leading cities around the world, we are the industry leader in research, publishing and events around the future of work.
As a team, we are interested in workplace design, technology, culture and enjoy working for an entrepreneurial organisation. Our business offers career progression in a creative and collaborative environment, which rewards initiative.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting the delivery of event promotional campaigns through microsite management, social media, digital content creation, event collateral, sponsor and speaker promotional materials.
- Managing all aspects of delegate registration and communication, including customer enquiries, event bookings, Salesforce administration, and on-site registration and badge management at events.
- Assisting with logistical planning, production of event materials, on-site operations, and post-event reporting and data management.
Requirements:
- Experience of working in marketing (professional or voluntary)
- Basic understanding of marketing
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and demonstrable attention to detail
- IT literate and proficient in Microsoft Office
- Strong understanding of social media
- Basic design skills and experience with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop or Canva
- Experience with a CMS system (desirable)
- Experience of working with a CRM (desirable)
- Basic filming and video editing skills (Adobe Premiere) (desirable)
Skills and Characteristics:
- Comfortable working as part of a team and independently
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Able to use initiative and problem-solve
- A positive and approachable manner with a desire to learn and ‘can do’ attitude
- A positive work attitude and a drive to improve performance
- Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- A good eye for design
- An aptitude and appetite for learning new systems and technologies
Benefits Include:
- Salary package: £27k - £30k pa including bonus and depending on experience
- 32 days holiday per annum (incl. Bank Holidays) rising to 37 linked to length of service
- Southwest London location
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Hybrid working; typically working 2-3 days in our office
- Short-term remote working by request (business needs permitting)
- Company share options
- International travel opportunities
Pay: £27,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kingston upon Thames KT1 4AN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience using Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint?
- Do you have experience creating content for social media or supporting marketing campaigns?
- Have you used a CRM system (such as Salesforce, HubSpot or similar)?
- Have you used design software such as Canva, Adobe InDesign or Photoshop?
- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
Experience:
- Marketing: 1 year (preferred)
- Event planning: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kingston upon Thames KT1 4AN
