Marketing Intern / Assistant

Stirling Dynamics is recruiting a Marketing Assistant or Intern to join the Business Development team.

This is a new role, reporting to the Marketing Manager. The Marketing Assistant/Intern will provide marketing support for copywriting, graphic design, events, website, social media, presentations and brand. The role will support five key business areas within the aerospace and marine industries, supporting the co-ordination and delivery of marketing activities across the full marketing mix.

This is a part-time role, but we are open to different working patterns depending on the successful candidate’s availability. We expect the role to be around 15-20 hours per week but depending on the candidate’s availability, this could either be done over 2-3 days or spread out over the week. The role will suit someone who has some marketing experience already and is looking for their next role, or someone who is just starting out in their career. We would also consider someone who is studying and wants to work alongside their marketing studies.

The successful candidate will have an understanding of different marketing channels, excellent organisational skills, strong written English and an eye for design. They will have a good understanding of digital marketing channels and the ability to use (or willingness to learn how to use) a Content Management System (CMS), social media platforms and design packages. They will be able to work with a range of different stakeholders including technical / subject matter experts and senior managers. The role requires someone who has superb attention to detail and can work quickly and efficiently with a high degree of accuracy.

This role will be based in our Bristol office. This is a 1‑year fixed‑term role, but with the possibility to extend or become permanent.

The role will involve working across a broad range of channels, and will include the following:

• Copywriting for digital and traditional media including: social media posts, website pages, (including insights/blog posts), product fact sheets and brochureware and presentation materials.
• Graphic design of social media graphics, website imagery, presentations and other graphics to support external communications, using Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Event support – supporting the wider business in preparations for attending and exhibiting at industry events throughout the year, ranging from small UK events to large overseas exhibitions.
• Website support – creating, editing and publishing webpages, including product pages and insights/blogs.
• Social media – creating and scheduling regular posts to support brand awareness, product promotion, event attendance and recruitment, and following sign off processes.
• Presentations – supporting the creation and editing of presentation slides for client meetings for our five key business units.
• Brand – adhering to the Stirling brand including key messages and visual identity
• PR – provide copywriting support and proofreading for external-facing content such as press releases and blog posts to promote the business across our key industries
• Stakeholder communication – working with internal stakeholders including technical / subject matter experts and senior management

• GCSE in English at grade 6 (B) or above (essential)
• Achieved or working towards a marketing qualification (desirable)

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders, including technical / subject matter experts and senior management.
• Good copywriting skills, including the ability to adapt key messages which are appropriate for the channel.
• An eye for good design and ability to work within brand guidelines and an interest in learning/using Canva and experience in using Adobe Creative Suite (such as InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro)
• Ability to use / learn how to use a Content Management System (such as HubSpot)
• Ability to multitask and prioritise workload in line with business needs and deadlines
• Ability to use or learn to use Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

• Prior experience within a marketing environment would be advantageous but not essential
• The successful candidate must have experience in adapting their writing style for different purposes and using design to improve/enhance documents or communications

Grade 1 (£20,000 - £25,000 full-time equivalent) depending on experience

We offer a range of benefits to our employees to recognise their efforts. Playing hard is equally as important as working hard, so regular events are held throughout the year which provide an ideal opportunity to mix socially.