Marketing Communications Assistant

CloserStill Media run over 80 market leading business exhibitions in the learning, healthcare, technology, and veterinary sectors, with events in the UK, Europe, USA and Asia.

Our portfolio includes some of the fastest growing, and often award-winning events including the London Vet Show, Cloud Expo Europe, Data Centre World, The Pharmacy Show, Learning Technologies, DevLearn and The Dentistry Show.

We are the envy of the events sector with over 60 major industry awards including The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Companies to work for three years in a row in 2018, 2019 and 2020!

We have exciting growth plans over the next two to three years and are looking for ambitious and motivated people to join our award-winning teams.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Do you love coming to work every day and meeting new people? Are you passionate about the business of events? Are you the embodiment of our company values? Are you looking to explore your creativity and show off your organisational skills? Do you want to round out your CV with fields like public relations, organisational psychology, digital media and advanced copywriting? Then there is a unique opportunity waiting for you within CloserStill!

If you’re looking to truly make an impact on CloserStill as a business, then we want to hear from you as we are currently looking for the next marcomms superstar to join our brand-new Communications Department as Marketing Communications Assistant.

The purpose of this role is assistant in the production and delivery of CloserStill’s internal and external communication strategy. No prior marketing experience is necessary. We are looking for the right person – someone who is friendly and approachable with emotional intelligence, cultural sensitivity, investigative and organisational skills, and an eagerness to learn. You will be a fluent English speaker with proven writing skills, ability to work highly autonomously and an interest in both marketing and business.

Responsibilities

Work with the Head of Communications, CMO and the wider team to implement the internal and external communications strategy, positioning and key messages for CloserStill Media
Execute the communication email campaign(s) and report on effectiveness and results ensuring all elements achieve required performance criteria and with messages that resonate within our workforce.
Follow the creative/design process for communication materials such as PDFs, email signatures, corporate merchandise, business card and promotional materials. This includes the update and development of existing materials plus the creation of new material in line with corporate branding and communication strategies.
Be a guardian of the corporate brand and identity of CloserStill to ensure global compliance, and guide the internal teams when needed to ensure brand guidelines are consistently used.
Draft and create clear, concise, compelling content across a range of formats – written, visual, recorded, digital and physical collateral under the guidance of Head of Communications.
Manage queries across multiple touch points including email, social, reviews, and more.
Maintain external corporate channels, such as ASP (website), GlassDoor and Indeed.
Execute the PR Strategy. Additionally, work to create/manage press lists, invite press, and consistently grow and develop media relations across all channels.
Be responsible for the growth and development of our employee database.
Create and execute a growth and community building strategy on social media that reflects positively on CloserStill. Drive engagement, interaction, brand affinity and could improve the audience experience.
Help create and promote internal events including L&D activities, global celebrations, and departmental meetings and coordinate third party suppliers and vendors where need be, including event, film production and design agencies.
Deliver video content for social media and internal circulation.
Understand the finance systems, raise POs and stick within budgets.
Report weekly and monthly on the development of communications activities. Ensure industry best practices to ensure communications efforts are effective and successful, making recommendations and adjustments as appropriate.
Attend internal and industry events, CSM shows and recruitment opportunities, ensuring to gather intel, interviews and content and report back on important updates and opportunities.
Support Head of Communications and CMO in determining and executing business development strategies.
Support leaders and working groups of business across initiatives and campaigns when required.

What you will offer us:

Strong communication skills – both written and verbal.
Fluency in English and a passion to be the very best copy-writer.
Ability to work in global teams, build relationships and network. Making new friends quickly is key!
Fresh energy and the ability to manage multiple projects and deliver on time.
A self-starter, able to work remotely without close supervision, and comfortable working on Teams as necessary.
Strong IT skills and ability to quickly pick-up new software. You will be using content management systems, databases and email software.
High discretion – some details of work will be of a sensitive nature.
A keen eye for detail.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Ambition to develop your career and stand out from the crowd.
Hold grace under pressure.
Flexibility to accommodate extended working hours as needed.
Expressive, collaborative and a fabulous sense of humour.
Medium risk tolerance (it’s a new department – let’s try some new things!)

What you can expect in return:

A rare opportunity to work on a global scale and liaise with colleagues from all departments from all over the business.
Incomparable development opportunities including a creating your own, personalised training calendar with your line manager.
A unique comprehension about the exhibition business from the day-to-day operations to the “big picture”.
The chance to hone your skills in all aspects of communications and marketing.
Be a foundation member of a brand-new department within CloserStill – create and mould the role as you develop.
Incredible autonomy and an opportunity to move up the ranks quickly for the right candidate.
A fair remuneration package, with performance related bonus.