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Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2025. Location: Hybrid role - requirement to travel to the office in Melton Mowbray at least once per week for team meetings. Travel may be required for company wide activities, programme events and team meetings. Primary Job Purpose Supporting and actioning the delivery of programme marketing plans across the Midlands and North, working with the companies wider marketing team and programme managers to deliver valuable marketing KPIs. Main Areas of Responsibility The Marketing Executive will provide support as a central marketing resource for Oxford Innovation Advice, focused on enabling the programme delivery teams to achieve their targets. The role will also be responsible for the delivery of some internal and external communications, alongside a wider mix of marketing metrics related to business support programmes funded by UKSPF. The role will be responsible for executing an entire marketing mix, directed to SME businesses across various sectors to showcase a variety of programme offerings. Activity will include but not limited to: Working with the whole Marketing team to support activity related to programme marketing plans. Track campaigns, prepare monthly performance analysis reports of campaign, website and social media activities and make recommendations for improvement. Liaise closely with Growth Advisors to develop localised messaging and targeted promotional activities in line with programme targets. Be able to work on more than one project at a time time and project management will be key. Providing value add where applicable to company reputation. Executing a variety of campaigns for the promotion of programme services including events, updates and other activities. Maintain programme-specific collateral and other marketing related materials. Support a variety of events, including workshops, networking events and exhibitions. Work with external sub-contractors and suppliers. Track key marketing metrics and be able to report on marketing ROI. Collaborate with the rest of the Marketing Managers within the company this to include weekly meetings and monthly best practice sessions. Support future company initiatives and projects. Skills & Experience Highly motivated self-starter with excellent organization and communication skills, robust analytical skills and good attention to detail, alongside: Minimum of three years' marketing experience. Experience of managing a wide variety of internal and external comms activities including events and online and social media platforms. Skills: Ability to work to tight deadlines (accurately and quickly). Ability to manage multiple projects, be proactive and prioritise deadlines and delivery. Highest standard of written English and good proof-reading skills. Ability to communicate clearly at all levels. Self-starter able to work on own initiative and organise time. Excellent organisation, communication and inter-personal skills. Good numeracy skills. Confident team player prepared to be flexible to meet team requirements, including travel, hours and scope of work. Ability to reflect and identify areas of improvement. Experience: Experience of carrying out marketing plans. Experience of developing targeted campaigns specific to client groups and specific service offerings. Experience of developing and maintaining website content. Professional use of social media platforms. Resilient and flexible with a proactive and enthusiastic attitude. Experience of publicly funded business support and key stakeholders. Experience of coordinating and supporting the delivery of events. Knowledge of support and funding for businesses in the UK About Us Oxford Innovation Advice is a dynamic and fast growing company where a culture of constant innovation and mutual respect delivers bottom line results from within a stimulating and challenging working environment. Part of SQW Group, our sister divisions provide flexible office space for start-up and growing technology companies, Angel investment networks and co-investment fund management plus public policy and economic development consultancy services in the UK, Europe and Asia. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Our closing date for applications is Friday 31 May 2024 . We reserve the right to appoint prior to this date, therefore applications should be submitted as soon as possible.
Project Manager Job Purpose The role of the team Project Manager is to work closely with marketing, creative and the wider business teams to deliver core marketing brand moments specifically through social platforms. You will be partnering with all project collaborators to ensure that all briefed projects are delivered as planned. This role is directly accountable for the end-to-end management of social projects across planning, strategy, creative development, delivery and execution - the success of which is driven by successful collaboration with teams, closely partnering with marketing, production and creative specialists to deliver exceptional and innovative business initiatives. This role will also ensure the best possible outcome for projects both strategically and creatively, by ensuring each phase is handled to best affect, with timings and milestones suitably protected at each stage of the process. Key Responsibilities Confidently collaborating closely with key stakeholders in the department and the wider project management team to drive projects positively. Provide necessary leadership, planning and communication on projects, while seeking the best possible strategic and creative outcome. Supporting the social team in delivering both the creative and strategic elements for each channel, ensuring both work in tandem. Taking ownership of social processes, ensuring smooth operations and clear ways of working are defined with the team and regularly assessed. Managing risks, issues and escalating as required, providing appropriate options to self-solve situations. Planning and organising internal review sessions, outlining clear agendas and next steps to protect project timings. Status tracking multiple projects to keep on brief, on time and to the agreed budget, using project management methodologies appropriate to successful completion. Authoring and tracking daily task lists throughout the social project life cycle from initial scoping and concepting, through to production and delivery. Partnering with creative resource to manage the creative team in terms of project allocation and prioritisation, to ensure the smooth running of initiatives. Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Required Hold first class interpersonal skills, especially meeting management, facilitation, presentation and written communications. Proven experience in formal project management roles and working closely with creative and marketing teams. An understanding of global social platforms, to proactively drive these forward for the business. Ability to form relationships with stakeholders to ensure their requirements are captured and met. Excellent organisation, planning and time management skills. An agile approach, being confident in managing multiple work streams. Organise and report on complex information. Accountable for delivery of projects on time and on brief by leveraging multiple skill sets. Be an integral part of all stages of highly visible global campaigns, be capable of driving overarching processes and timings across departments, to ensure the best result for the brand. Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment. Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.