Global Marketing Communications Assistant (Worksop)

Location: Worksop (Hybrid Working)

Company: Vernacare

Reports to: Global Marketing & Communications Manager

Vernacare is seeking an experienced and driven Global Marketing Communications Assistant to join our Marketing team following an internal promotion. This position plays a critical role in delivering high-quality communication initiatives that enhance brand visibility, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and support our strategic business objectives. Based at our Worksop site with flexible hybrid working, the role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a respected organisation with a strong heritage in sustainable healthcare innovation.

About Vernacare

Vernacare is a global leader in sustainable healthcare solutions, committed to protecting the safety and dignity of patients and supporting the professionals who care for them. Guided by our C.A.R.E values — Customer First, Accountability, Recognition, and Environment & Social Wellbeing — we focus on continuous improvement, responsible manufacturing, and delivering exceptional service to our customers.

Role Overview

The Marketing Communications Executive will support the creation, development, and delivery of multi-channel communications that reflect Vernacare’s brand standards and business priorities. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across the organisation. You will contribute to digital marketing initiatives, internal and external communications, product launch support, brand development, and event coordination across the UK and international markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with Global Marketing Communications Manager to articulate Vernacare’s overall story and value proposition, identify and implement ways to effectively communicate them to external and internal audiences.
• Continuously ensure the company marketing goals are communicated across the entire organisation and improve the company’s marketing outreach efforts.
• Grow global awareness of Vernacare and its HERO brands.
• Work with Product Managers to ensure consistency in highlighting HERO brand USP’s and Vernacare’s value-add services.
• Ensure consistency in tone, style, and messaging across all marketing materials, adhering to brand guidelines by reviewing content and providing feedback to teams.
• Plan, develop marketing campaigns and create content, ensuring they are executed on time, within budget, and meet set objectives.
• Support product launches, brand initiatives, and seasonal campaigns across various channels, including websites, social media, email campaigns, press releases, media kits and more.
• Update website assets in the CMS (WordPress) to ensure accurate, timely, and cohesive brand representation.
• Manage digital marketing efforts including SEO, SEM, PPC, social media marketing, and online advertising.
• Write, edit, and publish SEO-optimised copy to drive organic search visibility, aligning with brand guidelines.
• Monitor, analyse and report on the performance of digital campaigns, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Support the Global Marketing Communications Manager with the coordination and administration of conferences, exhibitions and events, including the internal Commercial Conference.
• Coordinate and package marketing materials and products for conferences, exhibitions and events.
• Collaborate with sales teams on events and study days, ensuring correct marketing and sales support materials and monitoring ROI.
• Support internal communications with other departments (including senior Leadership Team) to drive and support their communication needs.
• Coordinate external agencies, PR, vendors and contractors as needed.
• Extol the virtues of being “One Vernacare”.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a marketing role (essential).
• Experience in healthcare or medical devices marketing (desirable).
• Proficiency in WordPress, Google Analytics, SEO and social media management (desirable).
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Ability to prioritise effectively and manage multiple projects.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously.

Personal Attributes

• Professional, positive and approachable manner.
• Adaptability and willingness to adopt new methods and processes.
• Confident in making rational decisions under pressure.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Fluent written and spoken English (essential).

Benefits

• Life Insurance – 4x salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Enhanced sick pay scheme
• EV and cycle to work salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme – including 24/7 GP access
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Refer a friend scheme – up to £1,000
• Company pension scheme
• Quarterly impact awards – up to £2,500
• Manager recognition awards