Programme Marketing Assistant (FTC) in London

techUK is the trade association which brings together people, companies, and organisations to realise the positive outcomes of digital technology. With over 1100 members (the majority of which are SMEs) across the UK, techUK creates a network for innovation and collaboration across business, government and stakeholders to provide a better future for people, society, the economy and the planet. By providing expertise and insight, we support our members, partners, and stakeholders as they prepare the UK for what comes next in a constantly changing world.

The Programme Marketing Assistant (PMA) role is integral to supporting our programme team marketing activities by enhancing member communications and improving marketing data quality. PMAs own all marketing activities for the programmes they support and also provide cover for the rest of the PMA team as required. All PMAs report into the Head of Data-Driven Marketing and are expected to focus on improving the effectiveness of their programmes’ communications and marketing activities.

This role provides marketing support across techUK programmes, helping to ensure that initiatives are effectively promoted and delivered to members, prospects, and stakeholders. Working closely with the wider marketing team, the role helps plan, coordinate, and deliver marketing and engagement activities across a range of programmes.

• Ensure programme activities are promoted effectively across appropriate channels to deliver strong results, reaching both existing and new audiences.
• Provide marketing support for in-person and online events. Monitor event registrations and recommend promotional strategies. Plan and deliver marketing activity across relevant channels to reach target audiences and maximise event success.
• Coordinate programme newsletters and mailers, including scheduling and drafting content for review and editing. Manage requests for mailing lists and ensure timely distribution.
• Promote all upcoming programme activities across social media channels. Develop and implement social media plans to maximise reach, engagement, and results.
• Coordinate ‘Focus Series’ activities by working with programmes to source content, create landing pages and promote campaigns through appropriate marketing channels.
• Support the creation, maintenance, and optimisation of programme webpages, including hubs and campaign pages. Upload blogs (including guest contributions), partner events, and other programme content. Monitor performance, refine content, manage marketing widgets, and determine effective calls to action. Ensure all programme content is published and promoted in the most effective way.
• Develop promotional strategies to increase participation in elections and surveys. Manage the end-to-end process, from promotion and response collection through to analysis and publication of results.
• Select imagery for marketing activity and coordinate with the in-house multimedia designer to produce marketing assets.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date CRM records by inputting, extracting, and analysing data related to member contacts, engagement, and prospecting.
• Provide support in formatting and updating presentations as required.
• Support the training of colleagues on relevant marketing tools, processes, and programme activities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Very strong organisational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Able to think creatively about how to engage audiences via different marcomms channels.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines.
• Competence in using MS Office Suite and digital marketing tools.
• Experience in executing email marketing campaigns.
• Experience in executing organic social media campaigns.

• Experience in CRM systems and data management, and segmenting audiences.
• Experience using web CMS and social media scheduling platforms.
• Experience working with design teams on assets and content.
• Experience in supporting marketing or communications teams.
• Experience in a membership-based organisation or similar environment.
• Previous experience in reporting and analysis of marcomms activities performance to drive improvements.

This role is offered on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract, with potential to become permanent, subject to business growth and individual performance. This role is based out of techUK’s London offices, however techUK operates a flexible working policy. The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK prior to the commencement of employment. The salary range for this role is £27,000-£31,000 per annum based upon experience plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits.