Marketing Assistant

We’re building thriving communities as one of the UK’s largest housing groups and a leading developer of affordable housing.

We believe everyone is entitled to a good home they can afford, in a place they are proud to live. More than 100,000 people live in our homes.

If you want to experience work that’s truly rewarding, join us. Because when we achieve together, customers and communities thrive.

Work for Orbit. Believe in people.

The role

Reporting to the Regional Marketing Manager, the Marketing Assistant will be responsible for creating and editing the copy and images of property listings on the Orbit Homes website and external property portals. Additionally, be responsible for measuring and analysing the performance of online and offline advertising and marketing campaigns and provide a responsive service for the sales leads generated.

What you'll achieve

• Undertake the daily maintenance of the Orbit Homes website and support the execution of email marketing campaigns
• Assist with the execution of marketing campaigns - Launch new developments - collateral, sales area setup, signage etc.
• Support the Regional Marketing Manager with the execution of email campaigns, case studies and press releases.
• Use web analytics software to monitor the performance of Orbit’s website and make recommendations for improvement
• Maintain (and where necessary continue to develop) the quality and consistency elements of web writing, navigation and visual treatment – ensuring accuracy, maintenance of house style and editorial policy

What you'll bring

Essential skills

• Basic knowledge of HTML
• Building and executing emails using industry standard software packages. Accessibility guidelines and writing accessible content
• Copywriting skills for all digital platforms
• Awareness of legal requirements – e.g. copyright and data protection
• Computer literacy – MS Office, Search Engines and Adobe Acrobat

Desirable skills

• Experience of using MailChimp and Campaign Monitor
• Knowledge of Adobe creative suite
• SEO and techniques to enhance organic search engine rankings

Why Orbit?

Choosing us means being rewarded in every sense.

Here’s what you can expect to enjoy with us.

A rewarding experience that works for you

We strive to create an inclusive experience with benefits and wellbeing programmes designed to help you, and your loved ones, to thrive. For a better work life balance, we offer flexible working opportunities for many roles.

A place to progress

From training programmes to professional qualifications, we provide opportunities to learn and develop at every stage of your career. Whether you’re a student, graduate or experienced professional we’ll support you to grow.

For leaders, our tailored development journeys are designed to stretch and strengthen your leadership skills. As well as practical training, we give you access to renowned business schools and experiential programmes for greater breadth and depth of learning.

A purpose to feel proud of

We’re proud to make a difference to people together. We’re values-driven with a commercial focus on performance - because the more profit we make, the more we can achieve for people.

What brings us together is a passionate belief in progress and people.

Read more about the values and purpose that drive us on our careers website.

How we hire

We aim to make our hiring process simple and fair:

• Online application
• Interview(s)
• Decision and offer

We put the safeguarding of our customers, colleagues and contractors at the heart of everything we do and as such, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check.