Marketing & Design Executive

Are you a creative individual with a passion for design who wants to work in a fast-paced startup environment?

We’re looking for a Marketing & Design Executive to join our team to take the lead on our content creation and contribute to the visual and communicated identity of The Ladder Group.

Who are we?

At The Ladder Group, we believe in creating incredible careers, for everyone. That’s our purpose that drives our work across our organisations – two companies and a charity that focus on early careers and social mobility. We’re an energetic, young and growing team with ambitious growth plans. Our people thrive on collaboration, working hard and having fun whilst doing it! https://laddergroup.com/

Role overview:

The role is a combination of design and marketing. On the design side you’ll be creating visual content such as pitch decks, brochures, flyers, reports and other materials. For marketing, you’ll start by managing our social media presence, creating content and managing engagement on our platforms.

We’re a fast-paced organisation and you’ll be working with a young, dynamic team. You’ll work directly with senior stakeholders across different functions so an ability to work with multiple stakeholders and adapt to changing priorities is a must. We’re looking for someone who’s a passionate, creative storyteller with excellent design skills, a good understanding of content strategy and an ability to innovate!

Key responsibilities:

• Content creation – creating visual content for internal and external use, ranging from social media posts, slide decks, newsletters and other marketing materials to support campaigns and initiatives.
• Social media management – managing our social media presence, focusing on regular posting, driving engagement and growing our follower base.
• Content strategy – work with our Commercial Lead to develop and execute content strategies to promote the group and enhance brand visibility.
• Stakeholder collaboration – work with internal stakeholders across the group to understand their content needs and deliver on their marketing goals.

About you:

• You’re proficient in content creation tools such as Canva or Photoshop.
• You have an eye for detail and top-notch writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• You have a passion for storytelling and innovative ideas for marketing and design content.
• You have a knowledge and interest in social media and marketing strategies.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• You’re excellent at project management and you’re able to juggle multiple stakeholders and deadlines, prioritising appropriately.

What we offer:

• Salary: £27-32K DOE
• 25 Days holiday + bank holidays, and we’re closed over Christmas!
• Work from home Wednesdays
• Free dinners in the office on Deliveroo if you’re working late
• An electric company car which you can book for weekends away
• A company Uber account for taxis home if you stay late
• Health insurance through Vitality which includes dental, eyecare, discounts on gym memberships and free coffees!
• Vibrant company culture and regular team and company socials
• Opportunities for growth and progression within a dynamic, growing organisation.
• An Apple Macbook for work