Marketing Executive

Job Description

At the RSC we embrace flexibility and offer hybrid working, which means our teams come together when they need to collaborate.Although this role is contractually based at our Cambridge office, you will be able to work from home within the UK, with the expectation that you will attend the office as needed for your role.The roleWould you like a job that makes a difference in supporting Education sectorThe Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) is looking for an experienced, highly skilled, customer-focused Marketing Specialist to join the Marketing team on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave.As marketing executive, you will be working to deliver impactful marketing campaigns. You will be working closely with both customers and colleagues, including those based overseas. You will collaborate with stakeholders from across the business to interpretcampaign vision and objectives into delivery and evaluation of marketing activity focussed on a particular customer segment and, where appropriate, territory.You will have a focus on supporting RSC’s Education strategy to empower communities to offer an excellent chemistry education to all, driving greater diversity and improving skills in the chemical sciences.This is a marketing specialist role, you will be accountable for overseeing activity from planning to delivery, and for bringing your campaigns in on time and to the allocated budget as well as reporting on effectiveness and recommending improvements. Regularcommunication with staff in territory will be required in order to be able to adapt marketing strategy to suit localised needs and create impact through relevant channels.In this role it is expected that you will attend the office one day per week. If you need flexible working arrangements, please outline this in your application.What we are looking for:

• Degree level required with a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Demonstrable evidence of ability to plan, deliver and evaluate customer focussed marketing plans, working to budget and time deadlines.
• Knowledge of marketing promotion methods, practices and techniques, able to leverage the full marketing mix to meet the objectives of the campaign.
• Ability to make best use of all channels & tactics to encourage our customers to acquire, use and retain our products and services, supporting loyalty, growth and success.
• Understanding of a global audience, ability to deliver plans tailored to specific customer segments and enabling a localized / international approach to marketing.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to multi-task, prioritise and deliver key tasks in a timely manner, as well as the flexibility to adapt quickly to changing demands in a fast moving and complex business environment.
• Demonstrable ability to work independently and on your own initiative as well as being a strong team player, with the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels across the business
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

About the RSCThe Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) is the world’s leading chemistry community, advancing excellence in the chemical sciences. The UK’s professional body for chemical scientists with over 53,000 members worldwide, we are a £50m-turnover not-for-profit organisationwith 600 staff operating around the world and an award-winning global knowledge business. For 175 years we have promoted, supported, and celebrated chemistry. We work to shape the future of the chemical sciences – for the benefit of science and humanity.BenefitsAt the Royal Society of Chemistry, we promote a healthy work/life balance and flexible working options across the organisation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all employees including:

• 26 days paid holiday per annum
• 35-hour working week with flexible options
• Enhanced parental leave
• Paid volunteering days
• Pension plan with up to 12% employer contributions (depending upon your contribution)
• Life assurance at four times basic annual salary
• If you are interested in this role, please apply before the end of the closing date. When applying, you will need to provide an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement (no more than 500 words) indicating how your skills/ expertise match the competenciesoutlined in the Job Description.

Visit our Work For Us website to learn more about us, our benefits, equal opportunities statement and inclusive culture pledge.At the RSC, we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply. We particularly encourage applications from disabled and ethnic minority candidates.As a part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we endeavour, where possible, to offer an interview to candidates meeting the essential criteria of the role, who has a substantial physical/mental impairment which impacts their ability to carry out day-to-daytasks.We are committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to all and as part of this, we are flexible in the ways we give and receive information.Location: Hybrid (Cambridge office)Salary £38,389 - £42,652 per annumPosition Type: Full-time, Temporary (Maternity Cover)Closing Date: 01/01/2024REF-210 500