Ashdown Phillips is a respected, forward-thinking niche Property Management Company with a clear goal: to raise the bar across the industry. For over 20 years, we have grown organically, evolving within a dynamic market while staying true to our commitment to excellence, innovation and integrity.
We are now looking for a driven and creative Marketing Executive to help shape and deliver our strategic vision, elevating our profile, strengthening our reputation, and positioning us as a leading voice within the industry.
This newly created role offers a genuine opportunity to make your mark. You’ll play a pivotal part in shaping how we tell our story, engage our audience, and showcase the quality and expertise that define our business. For the right individual, this is more than just a job, it’s a chance to grow with an ambitious company and be instrumental in its next phase of success.
At Ashdown Phillips we celebrate diversity, embracing individuals from all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive and be themselves. We believe that by bringing together unique perspectives, we create dynamic, forward-thinking teams.
Responsibilities
Social Media
- Manage the company LinkedIn, Instagram and Google Business profiles
- Create posts and reels; collaborate with key internal contacts to develop engaging, high-quality content
- Support recruitment efforts on social media platforms as needed
- Maintain the content calendar and schedule content aligned with our primary objectives
- Collate and circulate monthly social media reports to the internal team
- Create a strategy for social media, identifying company ambassadors and supporting them to be thought leaders
Website
- Take ownership of the company website to ensure it is fit for purpose and drives targeted traffic
- Use WordPress to keep all content up-to-date and create engaging material to increase site visits
- Track, analyse, and report on website performance using Google Analytics
- Liaise with development and search engine Optimisation (SEO) service partners as required
Awards
- Identify and collate opportunities for award submissions, including categories and deadlines
- Prepare and submit main company award entries
- Encourage and support site teams with their award submissions
- Co-ordinate attendance and sponsorships for award events
PR
- Stay informed about industry stories, trends and competitor activity
- Identify and circulate stories for potential commentary or original content creation
- Co-ordinate PR and thought leadership opportunities with relevant parties.
- Build and maintain relationships with press contacts at key publications.
- Keep key contact lists current
- Write press releases and respond to media enquiries
Newsletters
- Manage all mailing lists
- Prepare and distribute internal and external company newsletters via Mailchimp
- Collaborate with teams across the business to gather content
General Marketing
- Manage the Marketing and Feedback mailboxes
- Seek permission to use positive feedback in public domains such as social media and the website
- Uphold brand guidelines across all company assets, including brochures, templates, and packs, ensuring brand consistency and professionalism
- Assist in preparing company-wide communications, including creating internal graphics using Canva
- Chair marketing meetings to discuss progress and agree on next steps
- Work within a set marketing budget
- Maintain marketing resources, such as photos and testimonials, for use on the website and marketing/PR activities
- Support marketing for internal initiatives such as D2BB, training, and events
- Maintain and manage document templates across the company
- Perform other ad hoc tasks as required
Person Specification
Qualities
- Enthusiastic and passionate
- Hands-on approach
- Self-motivated with a can-do attitude
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Innovative and creative
Skills and experience
- Qualification or relevant experience in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or similar
- In-depth understanding of social media
- Excellent creative writing and communication skills
- Strong organisational and time management abilities
- Excellent interpersonal skills; able to communicate effectively at all levels
- Excellent IT skills, especially in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Mailchimp, Buffer (or equivalent), and Canva
- While these skills and experiences are desirable, they are not all essential. We are looking for the right person with the right attitude to join our team
Details
Part-time, permanent
Working hours – 20 hours per week, days and times to be agreed with some flexibility required to be part of meetings, events etc.
South England with ability to work from or travel regularly to Oxfordshire, London and Surrey.
Competitive Package
Growth and Development – We offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development including sponsorship for professional qualifications.
Health & Leisure: 23 days with an additional day added for each year worked, capped at 25. Plus 8 bank holidays and 3 wellness days (pro-rata for days/hours worked), wellbeing support, mental health support, volunteering opportunities, cycle to work scheme, eye care voucher, AP Rewards offering 100’s of discounts for everyday needs, Employee Assistance Programme, Help@Hand, a collaborative company culture and social events.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and all disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview. If this is required, please contact us. Applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion or age are welcomed, providing the required criteria is met.
