Overview

Marketing & Communications Assistant position for the South East Consortium (SEC). You will support the growth and success of SEC by delivering marketing and communications campaigns across multiple channels and media, including website management, content editing, and newsletters.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of marketing and communications campaigns for the South East Consortium.
• Assist in creating and editing promotional materials, digital content, and press releases.
• Coordinate internal and external communications to ensure consistent messaging across platforms.
• Monitor and update website and social media channels.
• Help organise meetings and marketing activities for the Business Partnerships directorate.
• Gather and analyse data for marketing performance reports and recommend improvements.

About You

• Experience in marketing and communications, including email campaigns, visual design (Canva), social media, and supplier management.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and website CMS is advantageous but not essential; basic knowledge of housing and procurement is desirable.
• Proven ability to deliver clear project briefs and update corporate digital platforms as needed.
• Strong planning, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Customer-focused approach with high attention to detail and an ability to influence and persuade.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of basic marketing strategies, able to work within policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates strong verbal, numerical, and IT skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

About SEC

We\'re a not-for-profit organisation built to support the housing sector. Over 20 years we\'ve grown our offer to deliver more than just procurement frameworks. We can advise on specifications, cost models and support our customers with contract management post-award. As a not-for-profit organisation we deliver social value through our training programme and community foundation.

Since 2005, our membership has expanded from 5 to 60, and it continues to grow. We currently manage 17 frameworks that connect customers with over 500 suppliers throughout the South East.

Job Details

• Marketing & Communications Assistant
• Sittingbourne, Kent
• £28,392 + Essential Car User Allowance
• Full Time - 35 hours per week
• Benefits include contributory pension, 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, life assurance, private medical insurance, birthday leave day, retail discounts, and more

Apply today by clicking on the link provided and be part of a dedicated team making a difference in social housing.

Inclusion & Diversity at SEC

We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics; it\'s about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experience, and perspective of each individual. We want colleagues to feel they belong, and to feel safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.