Marketing Coordinator in London

About IK Partners

IK Partners (“IK” or “the Firm”) is a European private equity (“PE”) firm focused on investments in the Benelux, DACH, France, Nordics and the UK. Since 1989, IK has raised more than €20 billion of capital and invested in over 210 European companies. IK supports companies with strong underlying potential, partnering with management teams and investors to create robust, well-positioned businesses with excellent long-term prospects.

The Role

The Marketing Coordinator will support the execution of the Firm’s communications and marketing strategy across all channels and geographies. Working closely with the Director of Communications & Marketing, this role involves hands-on coordination of marketing materials, digital content, events and brand initiatives. The ideal candidate is highly organised, detail-oriented and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, professional investment environment. This position offers broad exposure to private equity marketing, combining creative, digital and operational responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Marketing & Communications Support
  • Assist in the planning and delivery of marketing campaigns and brand initiatives across Europe.
  • Coordinate the production of marketing collateral – including presentations, brochures and investor-facing materials where appropriate – to ensure consistent branding throughout.
  • Support the creation and editing of digital content, including website updates, newsletters and social media posts, in line with the Brand Bible and Brand Guidelines.
  • Liaise with external agencies (designers, printers, digital specialists) to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.
  • Help maintain a consistent visual identity and brand message across all Firm communications.
  • Manage the production of IKommunicate, the Firm’s monthly internal newsletter, with guidance from the Director of Communications & Marketing.
  • Support the coordination of the internal Lunchtime Teach-Ins, including logistics, materials and post-event analytics.
  • Provide support on drafting press releases and external announcements as needed, with guidance from the Director of Communications & Marketing.
• Digital & Media Management
  • Maintain and update the Firm’s website and LinkedIn page, ensuring fresh, accurate and engaging content.
  • Track and report digital analytics (traffic, engagement, impressions) to measure performance and guide improvements.
  • Manage the scheduling and posting of social media content in line with the agreed content calendar and with guidance from the Director of Communications & Marketing.
• Events & Collateral Coordination
  • Support the planning and execution of corporate events, such as investor meetings, conferences and receptions.
  • Prepare briefing notes and supporting materials for speakers and presenters ahead of events.
  • Coordinate marketing logistics, invitations and event materials.
  • Maintain a library of marketing assets, photography and templates for internal use.
• Research & Reporting
  • Conduct market and media research to support communications initiatives and track competitor and industry activity.
  • Assist in preparing marketing performance reports, dashboards and summaries for management presentations.
  • Keep track of deadlines, project timelines and budgets across live workstreams.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or a related field.
• Two to four years’ experience in communications or marketing, ideally within Financial Services, Asset Management, Professional Services or within a business-to-business environment.
• Strong writing, editing and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Familiarity with digital marketing tools such as WordPress, Google Analytics, Hootsuite and CRM platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel); experience with Adobe Creative Suite is an advantage.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines without close supervision.
• Professional, proactive and comfortable interacting with senior stakeholders.
• Fluent in English; additional European language(s) an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Organised and deadline driven, with the ability to prioritise effectively across competing demands.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with confidence producing content for a professional audience.
• Creative eye for visual and written consistency across multiple channels and formats.
• Team-oriented with a proactive, can-do attitude – comfortably taking initiative in a lean team.
• High level of professionalism and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Comfortable operating with a degree of autonomy in a small, high-performing team where no two days are the same.