Job Details
Marketing Assistant
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Closing Date for Applicants:
Monday 3rd March 2025
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join our marketing team and make an impact. The role of Marketing Assistant is varied and offers the opportunity to be involved in several projects across The Pony Club.
As a charity it is key that we focus on our charitable purpose and that the marketing team delivers results to drive the growth of the organisation and support our volunteers. Having the ability to work with all key stakeholders across the UK will be vital in this role.
About The Pony Club:
The Pony Club is an international voluntary youth charity for young people interested in ponies and riding. Founded in England in 1929, and granted independent charitable status on 1st January 1997, there are around 330 Branches and 326 Centres in the UK alone. The Pony Club has been the starting point for a large majority of equestrian team members and medal winners.
The Pony Club is represented in no less than 27 countries with a worldwide membership exceeding 110,000 making it the largest association of young riders in the world. Membership is available to children until the end of The Pony Club Year or the Centre Membership Subscription Year, whichever is relevant, in which they become 25 years old.
Key responsibilities:
1. Support the wider business with communications, content creation and website content support.
2. Utilising digital marketing tools such as Google Analytics and Search engine optimisation (SEO).
3. Support the Marketing Intern with Social Media plans and content creation.
4. Assist the Lead Marketing Officer and Head of Commercial and Marketing with digital marketing.
5. Creation of email communications.
6. Respond to contacts from the communications inbox, in a timely manner.
7. Attend shows and events to conduct several tasks from collecting content, to setting up and manning stands.
8. Provide cover for other team members.
Skills and Experience desired:
9. Attention to detail and ability to challenge.
10. Ability to stay focused on a sole project to meet deadlines.
11. Excellent verbal, written and inter-personal skills.
12. Ability to work on own initiative and alongside agencies.
13. Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
14. Willing and able to embrace wider organisational priorities across the organisation and be a strong team player.
Location of work: Shrewley, Warwickshire (Office based, combined with home working)
Job Type: Full Time
Hours of Work: 9.00am-5.00pm Monday to Friday
Salary Band: £23,000 - £26,000
Benefits: In return for working at The Pony Club you will receive 25 days off a year holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays, office closure over Christmas. The role offers opportunities for development and growth and the successful candidate will be able to join the generous pension scheme and health care plan.
At The Pony Club we are passionate about our commitment to diversity, inclusion and removing barriers. Should you like to discuss any reasonable adjustments or changes to our recruitment process to support you to be your best then please get in touch.