Job Description

Job Title: Marketing Assistant

Location:

Adwick Le Street, Doncaster

Department:

Marketing

Reports To:

Marketing Manager

The Role

An exciting opportunity for a creative, resourceful individual to learn on the job as a marketing assistant in a fast-growing UK specialist manufacturer.

Reporting to the Marketing Manager, you will quickly gain experience across the marketing mix, from digital marketing to events, through communications and account-based marketing. You will be responsible for updating a range of online systems and supporting sector and product specific campaigns as we reinforce our position as the UK's leading supplier of timber fire safety doorsets.

The role is based in Adwick Le Street, Doncaster but will include travel to our other site at Birmingham as well as to occasional events and trade shows.

As the right-hand person to the Marketing Manager and a key part of the in-house sales and marketing team, you'll need to be an upbeat team player, with natural communication skills at every level, keen to gain professional knowledge and build experience for a career in marketing. You will also need to be task-oriented, a systems native, effective at administration and a natural with social media. Ideally you will have graduated in a marketing-related qualification; you'll certainly be creative and commercial.

About Sentry

Sentry Fire Safety Group is a specialist manufacturer of timber fire and security doorsets for the social housing, public sector, commercial and residential markets. Operating nationally from two manufacturing facilities in Doncaster and Birmingham, Sentry Fire Safety Group has established a strong reputation for manufacturing products that meet the most rigorous quality and fire certification standards. Its wide range of customers focus primarily on Repair Maintenance and Improvement and operate across the built environment. View the extensive customer facing website here

As the UK leading manufacturer of timber fire safety doorset manufacturing, Sentry enjoys a significant reputation throughout the passive fire safety protection sector. It achieves this status both through its size and through its commitment to professionalisation, leading the way in ensuring comprehensive compliance with established and emerging fire safety standards and actively contributing to the highest standards of construction practice. Sentry also leads the industry in its commitment to sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage a monthly social media content calendar, creating and scheduling content for channels including LinkedIn and Facebook. Create segmented email campaigns for a customer base of around 20,000 contacts Manage content for the company website, including updating certificates and uploading blog posts Assist in the development and implementation of marketing strategies and campaigns Collate and analyse performance data, including website and social media analytics Conduct market research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitor analysis Assist with marketing events, trade shows, and promotional activities Support the creation of marketing materials including brochures, presentations, and product sheets Maintain and update marketing databases, CRM tools and budgets Liaise with external agencies, printers, and suppliers as needed Provide general administrative support to the marketing team

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience) Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organisational and multitasking abilities Comfortable with social media platforms and content scheduling tools Understanding of digital marketing, SEO, and analytics Proficient in Microsoft Office and design tools (Adobe Suite would be an advantage) Creative thinker with a keen eye for detail Enthusiastic and eager to learn Team player who's also comfortable working independently Flexible and able to adapt in a fast-changing environment
Job Types: Full-time, Graduate

Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Application question(s):

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person