This is a key position within Burtons Medical Equipment, developing and maintaining the Company’s digital marketing content, in line with the marketing strategy. On occasion, the role may also include some supporting work for the wider Group.

A successful applicant will significantly contribute to our brand recognition, consistency and strength within our industry and be an important conduit to reaching our customers. They will be working within the Burtons Medical Equipment Marketing Team and in close conjunction with our customer-facing Sales and Service Departments. Responsibilities will include management of our social media platforms, as well as maintaining some aspects of our website front end and, on occasion, assisting with the exhibitions that we attend.

Burtons Medical Equipment Ltd. is a well-established, family-run company of nearly 40 years, manufacturing, servicing and supplying medical devices, primarily to the veterinary sector. Burtons operates directly in the UK and Ireland, as well as through a global network of distributors.

We are dedicated to offering our customers high quality products at excellent value, ably supported by our in-house marketing team, in producing printed literature, exhibition stands and website content for the company.

The Burtons Marketing Team is an innovative, dynamic and growing department, working closely alongside other customer-facing departments in a friendly and rewarding environment, usually in our office in Marden, Kent, but occasionally off-site as well.

Reporting direct to the Marketing Manager.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Create content for social media platforms;
• Triage customer contact from social media platforms;
• Take, edit and curate images for marketing purposes;
• Add and enhance product listings across a range of platforms, including our main website;
• Maintaining third party online advertising platforms, such as Google Ads (formerly Adwords);
• Review work for errors, including incorrect spelling and grammar;
• Present marketing content to the Marketing Manager for review;
• Incorporate changes proposed into final designs for sign-off;
• Compile and provide data on marketing campaigns to the Marketing Manager;
• Contribute to the development of marketing strategies;
• Attend exhibitions in a supporting role, particularly to assist with build-up and break-down.

Qualifications/Role Experience/Degree Level:

• Degree in marketing or a related field (advantageous, but not essential);
• Experience in digital marketing campaigns, demonstrated through a professional portfolio, or by reference;
• Creative flair, aptitude and good visual sense;
• Good copywriting skills;
• Good communication skills;
• Ability to work on multiple projects at once, both independently and in a team.

Salary & Benefits:

• £18,000-£20,000pa DOE
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 33 days holiday, including Bank Holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free car parking
• Short walk from a mainline train station
• Long service awards scheme
• Employee social events, such as the annual Summer Party

Please send a written application with current CV to Matt Burton via the apply online button