Marketing and Communications Assistant

Equans is recruiting for a Marketing and Communications Assistant to be based in Wath upon Dearne, Rotherham.

This is a permanent full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, company car and benefits package.

What will you deliver?

Marketing

• Assist with researching, planning and delivery of marketing campaigns
• Research and produce relevant case studies for the region
• Assist with the design and print of marketing materials

Brand, Design and Digital

• Create and edit video content for internal and external use
• Design and amend templates for a wide range of documents, including marketing materials, newsletters, invites, posters, adverts, presentations etc
• Liaise with design and print agencies when required
• Provide advice and guidance on company branding/logos – act as a ‘brand guardian’

Awards

• Research relevant awards to create and maintain an annual calendar of awards
• Assist with researching and writing award submissions

Events

• Research relevant events and exhibitions to create and maintain an annual calendar of events
• Book and coordinate events/exhibitions
• Manage booking of events materials
• Assist with planning and coordination of events
• Attend events, conferences and seminars that are of benefit to Equans

Public relations/media/external communications

• Act as comms lead for a portfolio of projects, liaising regularly with clients and colleagues
• Identify PR opportunities, create and deliver effective PR plans, research, and write press releases
• Identify and create content for social media channels and website
• Assist with responding to media enquiries
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients across the region
• Monitor media and social media coverage and produce reports
• Book photographers and manage photo library

Internal Communications

• Creation and coordination of staff newsletters
• Creation of content for internal communication channels and campaigns

Other Duties

• Ad hoc photography
• Provide admin support to the team
• Build good working relationships with key clients, colleagues and other stakeholders
• Manage invoices for the team and produce expenditure reports
• Travel to and from sites and other locations across the UK as needed
• Any other tasks as required by the business

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

Essential

• Degree, apprenticeship, or other similar qualification in a marketing, communications, PR or related subject, or equivalent experience
• Previous experience of working in a marketing and communications environment
• Excellent knowledge of Office 365
• Full driving licence
• Creative, with a keen eye for design
• Passionate about a career in marketing and communications
• Creative and able to suggest ideas

Desirable

• Experience of design packages (e.g., Adobe InDesign, Photoshop) would be beneficial, but not essential as full training will be provided
• Experience of producing and editing videos, including using software such as Adobe PremierePro would be beneficial, but not essential as full training will be provided
• Experience or knowledge of the construction or housing industries would be beneficial

Who are we?

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.  

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

Equans’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

Equans is a Bouygues group company.

What’s next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. 

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. 

You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role.  Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The Equans Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.