Marketing Assistant Manager (happy to talk flexible working and flexible on location)

Alternatively, Grant Thornton

At Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative.

With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we're on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career.

Job Description:

The Marketing Assistant Manager role sits within our Consulting marketing team, with oversight of activity across the public and private sectors, with the key role of developing and executing the marketing strategy across the business.  

The Marketing Assistant Manager will help create, develop and implement a marketing strategy and collaborate across the Firm and with the central enablement teams (content, digital, social, and design) supporting and delivering on the strategy.

We’re happy to discuss flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares. We’ll support you in balancing your work and life.

A look into the role     

As the Marketing Assistant Manager – Advisory & Consulting team, you will:     

• Work with the Senior Marketing Manager to create, develop and deliver on consulting-wide marketing initiatives and projects 
• Have oversight of the marketing activity required by the consulting team, developing a strong understanding of the team’s various offerings and being able to articulate them simply and effectively.   
• Collaborate with junior marketing team members and senior stakeholders to effectively develop and implement the marketing plans to support them in meeting their objectives tailored to specific target audiences and sectors.  
• Work with business development colleagues to ensure propositions are effectively taken to market and that they have the marketing support they need to deliver on targets 
• Work with marketing operations colleagues including the digital team and content team to provide the business with a multi-channel marketing approach, including website, social media, e-comms, events, webinars, collateral and more. 
• Be a champion of marketing best practice, ensuring the best advice and outcomes for our stakeholder 
• Acts with integrity and adheres to our organisational values 

Knowing you’re right for us     

Joining us as a Marketing Assistant Manager, the minimum criteria you’ll need is a proven track record in marketing within professional services, to be a confident communicator, and have strong stakeholder management and project management skills. It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way.   

• you'll have a demonstrable background in campaign management, producing quality and consistent messages across all channels, and managing marketing campaigns from inception through to follow-up/reporting on ROI 
• you’ll have experience working with suppliers and third parties 
• you'll be educated to degree level, or equivalent
• A confident self-starter, with excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.  
• A creative, analytical and strategic thinker with the ability to challenge the status quo and develop and execute innovative and effective marketing campaigns and initiatives.

Knowing we’re right for you    

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone.  Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.  

Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.   

Beyond The Job

Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.    

The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind. 

We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.   

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