Faithful+Gould is an international company with great strength and a culture of progression. Placing great emphasis on the training, development and assessment of our staff, we’re dedicated to providing cutting-edge expertise. Join us and you’ll benefit from a development programme designed to ensure your career objectives are met in full.
We are looking for a Marketing Assistant to join our London and South East Team. Based in our London office this role will support the Marketing team, reporting to our Senior Marketing and Events Manager. It is a great opportunity for someone early in their career to learn and develop in the b2b marketing environment.
The successful candidate will be involved in a broad variety of activities, supporting staff across the region. Two key elements of the role will be assisting with events and supporting the Bid Manager. In addition the role will involve internal marketing communications, support in the development of marketing collateral and supporting our key account management activities. Strong communication and project management/organisational skills are essential.
As part of a FTSE 250 company (WS Atkins plc) with over 18,000 staff worldwide, there is endless opportunity to learn and develop your career. We are regularly in the Times Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work for and Top 50 Employers for Women.
Faithful+Gould have been crowned Construction Consultant/ Surveyor of the year in the 2015 Building Awards. This is the second time in four years Faithful+Gould has won this prestigious title.
We will be progressing applications as and when we receive them so we would encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.
Key responsibilities will include, but not limited to, the following:
• Support the Senior Marketing and Events Manager to research, organise and run events, exhibitions and seminars
• Support the Bid Manager in the preparation of bid documentation such as pre-qualification and tender documents, presentation material and standard information where required
• Collect and keep up-to-date experience, client references and testimonials
• Support with researching and writing news and internal publication articles
• Aid in the creation of new marketing material
• Internal communications activity as required, including input to quarterly newsletter and notice boards
• Track and collate CSR activity
• Assist in responding to ad-hoc marketing queries and requests for information
• Support CRM activity in the region
• Contribute to the promotion of the Faithful+Gould brand your own personal branding at internal and external events, as well as via our online corporate social media platforms
Requirements: • A qualification and/or degree (or equivalent) in a marketing related discipline (desirable)
• A Levels or GNVQ equivalent
• Previous experience within a professional services or consultancy environment is desirable
• Strong computer literacy, including: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook packages and ideally indesign but training will be provided if not
• Strong written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills with the confidence and ability to manage and prioritise workload effectively
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and work with a variety of people, across all levels of seniority
• Understanding and interest in marketing communications and social media
• Excellent team working skills
• Brand awareness
Reward and Benefits: Faithful+Gould offer competitive packages in line with the current market. A number of non-contractual benefits are also available which are intended to provide support to extra-curricular activities or domestic needs. The overall package will include a range of benefits and the flexibility surrounding what is available will be discussed at interview.
Faithful+Gould offer a comprehensive reward package including:
• 25 days annual leave per annum plus 8 days paid bank holidays per annum (pro-rata for part time staff or for part years worked)
• Employees in service at 1st April each year can buy up to 15 days or sell up to 5 days holiday
• Attractive pension scheme.
• Employee Well Being Programme (EWP)
• Share incentive plan
• Life assurance scheme
• Professional membership fees paid
• Income Protection
• Personal accident cover
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Give as you earn scheme
• Health Club Membership & Leisure Discounts
• Childcare vouchers
• IT related discounts
• Mobile phone discounts
We are currently looking at provisional interview dates for: Thursday 14th September and Friday 15th September
