Marketing Assistant | Events

Optegra has an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Events and Marketing Assistant. We are looking for a Events and Marketing Assistant to support the Marketing department of our company in its primary marketing, small to medium events and administrative duties. Experience marketing small to medium events is essential for this role.

Company Overview

At Optegra we work with inspiring, passionate and highly skilled teams with a common goal to deliver the highest standards of patient care. We’re a small company that does big things with a family feel and our people are at the heart of it. As a leader in specialist eye care, we take pride in knowing our patients are the focus of everything we do and can live better lives because of the treatments we provide.

Our business is growing, as we continue to provide treatments on behalf of the NHS as well as elective eye surgery. There has never been a better time to join Optegra!

Find out what it’s like to work here by watching the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2-QblLUYzM

Marketing Assistant Job Duties

Marketing Assistant responsibilities include
• Assisting in organising campaigns
• Developing marketing strategies
• Handling quote/raising PO’s
• Briefing graphic designers
• Liaising with Service Promotion Team
• Checking and reporting campaign activity

This work will be a critical factor for the smooth operation of the Marketing department and the attainment of its goals, as well as for the long-term growth of the company and brand.

Requirements and skills
• Proven experience as a marketing assistant
• Good understanding of office management and marketing principle
• Demonstrable ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines
• Well-organised with a customer-oriented approach
• Good knowledge of market research techniques and databases
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, marketing computer software and online applications (CRM tools, Online analytics, Google Adwords etc.)
• Exquisite communication and people skills
• High School diploma; BSc in Marketing, Business or relevant field is a strong advantage

Benefits

As part of the Optegra Team, you’ll have access to brilliant pay and benefits, including
• Generous salary which is reviewed annually. This role pays up to £26K dependent on experience
• Generous matched pension contributions
• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Private Healthcare, 24/7 GP appointments, physio and counselling for your wellbeing
• Free laser eye treatment for you and 20% discount for friends and family
• Learning and development which supports you to be the best you can be and progress on your career path
• Access to thousands of discounts from all the bid (and plenty of small) names on the high street, including retail, supermarkets, travel and hospitality to help your money go further
• SMART working – because we believe in work life balance

Closing date: Please get your application to us as soon as possible. We may close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.