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Support Head of Marketing and Business Development and Marketing Team to plan and execute marketing activities for the range of products and services offered by Alphabet in the UK: funding solutions, fleet management and advanced mobility solutions

We be­lieve in cre­ating an envi­ron­ment where you, our placement student, can learn and develop dur­ing your time with us and where you are giv­en your own ar­eas of responsibilities from the start. Our experts and mentors will treat you as part of the team from day one; encour­aging you to bring your own ideas to the table and to give you the opportunity to show what you can re­ally do.

What will you be doing?

  • Support the development and implementation of Alphabet’s marketing activities across a variety of media including: marketing campaigns, product communication, CRM, online and offline, corporate events and incentives, customer communications, channel communications, PR, research, reporting and analysis
  • Provide administrative support for the marketing and PR budget through efficient generation of purchase orders, goods receipting of supplier invoices and budget tracking activities.
  • Provide support to marketing team members where required for the delivery of marketing/PR activities and projects, eg website changes, campaigns, events, social media, PR and development/change initiatives.
  • Carry out business/performance analysis tasks as required to support projects and to assess the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, eg coverage, lead generation, telemarketing, brand positioning, online traffic and customer feedback.
  • Support the maintenance of marketing and product materials – on- and offline – ensuring compliancy with brand, legal and corporate identity standards and are available to use (in stock/accessible).
  • Support the updating/rollout of any changes to brand/corporate identity frameworks across on- and offline platforms and materials.
  • Support the face-to-face interaction between Alphabet and customers, prospects, industry opinion formers and sales partners by assisting marketing team members to deliver physical/virtual events.
  • Use learning support available to become competent user of purchasing tool, website content management system, email campaign tool, social media tool and others as required.
  • Ensure working knowledge of the regulations and business obligations affecting the role which are core to achieving fair outcomes for customers.
  • Introduce a wider perspective to influence Alphabet’s use of innovative, effective and appropriate communication channels.
  • Propose process improvements and efficiency opportunities.
  • Contribute ideas to Marketing and Business Development ways of working.
  • Contribute ideas to Alphabet and related companies culture and responsibility development through Summit ONE campus networks.
  • Work with the Marketing team members including liaison with business area contacts and business support functions to support the delivery of Marketing initiatives.
  • Work with Creative, PR, Film, Event or Print Production agencies as directed by Marketing team members to support the delivery of department marketing activities

Qualifications and Experience

  • Studying towards a 2:2 Bachelor degree - preferably in Communications, Marketing or Digital.
  • Demonstrated interest in marketing, communications or digital area
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organizational skills

Did you know…

Farnborough is home to our BMW, MINI and Alphabet National Sales Centres. We’re proud of our office environment and achievements. We offer a modern way of working with an empowering office culture, some aspects of which include:

  • Our work persona shift – being yourself is effortless and so increases efficiency and reduces wasted energy. For this reason we allow our employees to express themselves through the way they dress.
  • Flexible working hours - working flexibly improves mental perspective and increases sustained productivity. This means our leaders maintain balance, not burnout, through focusing on output, not attendance.
  • The opportunity to get involved with our continued support to our house charity with a variety of fundraising events throughout the year.
  • Throughout our offices there are open creative spaces which hold facilities such as table-tennis tables to encourage innovation and employee engagement.

Why choose us?

  • Great Pay – a competitive annual salary of £18,500 27 days’ holiday (pro rata to your contract) and a pension scheme as well as a subsided on-site restaurant.
  • Rewarding Work-Life Balance – contracted working hours are 37.5 hours a week, helping you develop a fulfilling work-life balance.
  • Exciting Additional Benefits - throughout your placement you will be supported by our experts and many fellow students and have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits.

What do you need to do now?

If this sounds like the opportunity for you then apply today using the link below.

The next stages of the recruiting process could include: online testing, video interview and then a face-to-face, telephone or virtual interview with the hiring manager. This may be in the form of an assessment centre.

We operate rolling recruitment; this means we may close the application window earlier than identified, if sufficient applications are received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Please ensure that you complete all the free text questions for your application to be progressed, and include a role-relevant cover letter, explaining why we should consider you for this position.

To be eligible for this position, you must be returning to your studies for a minimum of 6 months after completion of this placement and be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK, if you are not a UK passport holder.

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.