MARKETING ASSISTANT - CREATIVE & CONTENT

Marlborough Group is a successful investment business that manages over £15 billion for over 200,000 clients and employs some of the UK’s most respected fund managers. The Group has its headquarters in Bolton and offices in London, Lichfield, Peterborough, Bristol and Dublin. The Group employ more than 150 people across its business lines being: Marlborough Limited – The Group’s investment management business Investment Fund Services Limited – The groups Authorised Corporate Director (ACD) Authorised Fund Manager business Select Platform – The Group’s platform business Marlborough Group’s success has been built on a reputation for excellence in active fund management, with the Group leading the way in industry expertise, service quality, product understanding and added value for our investors. As we continue with our ambitious growth plans, we are looking for talented people who share our values and will grow and develop as financial services professionals. That means putting our investors at the forefront of everything we do and constantly striving for excellence in the service we deliver. In addition to receiving a comprehensive benefits package, successful candidates will join a team who are committed to collaborative working in an environment where personal and professional development are genuinely valued. Role Purpose Promote the Marlborough Group and our funds by updating regular marketing content in-line with service level agreements Promote the Marlborough Group and our funds by generating new ideas for content, including liaison with marketing colleagues, sales teams and external resources including graphic designers and PR companies Ensure that funds are made available for sale by creating and updating operational documents Support the maintenance of a suite of websites across the Marlborough Group Key Responsibilities Contribute to the content calendar and ensure a steady flow of fresh, relevant content across all channels. Assist in creating engaging and audience-specific content Contribute to the production of fund collateral such as manager commentaries, fund information documents, Q&A’s and brochures on a regular basis Suggest growth strategies for our email campaigns Business as usual processes including daily sales analysis, monthly fund performance and asset reporting Proof-read data & marketing materials while abiding by brand guidelines Update websites including the uploading of fund fact sheets, manager commentaries, fund prices, Prospectus documents etc Review websites on a regular basis to ensure that content is accurate and up to date Support the planning and analysis of marketing campaigns including database segmentation, drip campaigns, A/B testing and MI reporting Recording and updating marketing activity to measure results of campaigns (ROI) Continually review systems, processes and data sources with a view to improving output and/or increasing efficiency Collaborate with the marketing team on key strategic projects and communicate effectively with the wider business. Essential Skills: Excellent written communication skills Ability to coordinate information from different sources Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint Experience managing data PC literacy and internet skills Analytical skills Strong attention to detail with an ability to spot and correct errors Ability to prioritise Ability to deal with and proof-read financial information Website skills and knowledge Beneficial Skills: Knowledge of WordPress or Webflow Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, InDesign or Illustrator Knowledge / interest of investments Essential Qualifications: 5 GCSE’s Grade A-C (must include Mathematics and English) Beneficial Qualifications: Any higher education qualification (BTEC professional diplomas / NVQ 4 / HND / Degree or above) in a relevant field of study (e.g. Marketing, Business Studies, Public Relations, Digital Media, Maths Essential Experience: Experience of working in an investment or financial services Beneficial Experience: Experience of working in a sales and marketing environment Personal Qualities: Ability to identify and correct errors Ability to manage own workload Ability to function as part of a team Ability to be flexible and learn quickly Ability to work under pressure to close deadlines Confident manner both written and verbally Positive attitude Competitive salary with annual salary reviews 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays 9% non-contributory pension Annual discretionary bonus scheme Private Healthcare Scheme Death in Service at 5 x annual salary 35 hour working week Training for IOC and other relevant qualifications Exam completion bonus £500 (IOC) Study leave Cycle 2 work scheme Eye test reimbursement Your birthday off 13 weeks fully paid maternity leave 2 weeks fully paid paternity leave