Marketing Assistant

Catalyst Property Finance is a UK non regulated bridging lender based on the South coast. As a Marketing Assistant, you will play a key part in supporting the marketing and brand of Catalyst. Primary responsibilities Support the marketing team in delivering brand/market strategy Researching, database management, artworking, and copywriting Assisting in the creation, launch and success measurement of marketing campaigns and collateral Multimedia marketing to include: email, digital, database, printed and promotional items Personal responsibilities will include but are not limited to Assist with the day-to-day administrative tasks of the marketing department Assist in the creation of high-quality marketing content, including website content, blog posts, social media updates, email newsletters, case studies, and presentations. Help build on Catalyst’s strong brand voice and visual identity to attract target audiences Update product marketing, including product guides, flyers, and website updates Support the production of promotional materials, such as brochures, stationery, and branded merchandise Sourcing corporate gifts from local independent businesses. Build and refine the company’s target contact databases Conduct market research, analysing market trends and competitor propositions, and identifying target audiences Tracking the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and reporting findings to the Marketing Director Writing and delivering content and social media plans PR monitoring (desk-based research) Ensure the marketing team spending is cost-effective, negotiating on pricing where applicable Supporting the company’s events, such as trade shows, conferences, corporate hospitality, and team events/parties Put forward ideas and suggestions to improve the customer journey to retain customers and build brand awareness. Experience and skills required CIM, Marketing Degree or equivalent Marketing qualification is desirable 1 year’s marketing experience. Experience in finance and/or property sectors is desirable but not essential Creative, ability to design graphics and typeset forms Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including copywriting/content production Strong organisational and time-management skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop Experience with content management systems (CMS) is desirable but not essential Basic understanding of SEO and social media marketing principles. Please note that, for the right candidate, we may consider offering the role to someone without the required experience and train them on the job. Salary up to £35,000£24,000 - £28,000 Full time equivalent (Depending on experience) Non-salary benefits 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. Increasing by 1 day per year worked, up to a maximum 30 days Ability to sell/purchase 3 days of annual leave post successful probationary period Company pension scheme Pension salary sacrifice Death in Service at 4 x salary 5-year, 10 year and 15-year excellent service awards Company Employee Assistance Programme with access to mental health support and counselling Active charity support (non-mandatory) Car parking (limited onsite or, if offsite, cost of parking refunded) Daily fruit bowl, healthy snacks, and coffee machine/tea Complimentary Catalyst Christmas/summer parties, plus team evenings and events Monthly mindfulness sessions Paddleboards for free hire Office table tennis This job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to periodic review. In applying you are confirming you are currently living in the UK and have right to work here. We reserve the right to close this job advert at any time should a suitable candidate be found. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Marketing and Sales #J-18808-Ljbffr