New opportunity: Marketing Executive

Salary: £25,000–£30,000, subject to skills and experience. 5% pension contribution in addition to salary. 25 days annual leave, excluding bank holidays, with salary review points and potential for performance bonuses.

Location: Home-based with virtual office support – regular travel to the North East. Job type: Full-time, permanent following a six-month probationary period.

About the role

SDN Mesma Group is a leading specialist in improving education, employment services and workforce development across the UK and beyond. We support organisations through a blend of government-funded and directly procured CPD, software, resources, consultancy and research. Our software platform, Mesma, helps organisations improve quality assurance and continuous improvement. Customers trust Mesma because we combine responsible AI technology with human-centred expert support. We are proud founders of The Quality Professionals Awards, a major event for the FE and employability sectors.

This role sits within a small marketing team that delivers effective marketing communications and campaigns across the group. You’ll be joining SDN Mesma Group at an exciting time, as we launch a new long-term strategic plan and refreshed brand in the second half of 2026.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of integrated marketing campaigns.
• Use digital and traditional marketing channels effectively, including the website, email, social media and print.
• Monitor and analyse marketing performance data, using insights from digital and offline activity to inform decision making.
• Develop communications that enhance the customer experience and contribute to our revenue targets and KPIs.
• Help ensure brand consistency across communications and collateral.
• Stay informed about market trends, customer needs and competitor activity.
• Assist with internal communications and stakeholder engagement initiatives.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a marketing or communications role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of digital marketing platforms, social media, email marketing and CMS tools.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks to deadlines.
• Confident using analytics tools to evaluate marketing performance and make data-led decisions.
• Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• A creative thinker with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• A collaborative team player who is self-driven and comfortable working with minimal supervision.
• Someone who values inclusivity, ethics and professionalism in all aspects of their work.
• Someone who is open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement.

Skills

• Experience in marketing within a SaaS or professional services organisation (desirable).
• Experience working with HubSpot CRM, Marketing Hub and WordPress (desirable).
• Understanding of the education, skills or quality assurance sectors (desirable).
• Creating marketing assets using tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite (desirable).

Benefits

• Remote working with regular in-person collaboration in the North East of England.
• A supportive, inclusive culture where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• Opportunities for professional development and progression.
• The chance to make a tangible impact in a purpose-led organisation driving change in education and training.