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Marketing Executive (12 Month FTC)

Salary Competitive Salary + Bonus Scheme + Company Car
Location Coventry
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This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The Vacancy

About You

Are you a motivated, hands-on marketer who thrives on making things happen? Do you enjoy bringing creative ideas to life, building meaningful relationships within local communities, and delivering campaigns that generate real results?

At McCarthy & Stone, we are raising the bar in local marketing, and we're looking for a proactive, organised, and creative Marketing Executive to join us on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting and delivering engaging, community-focused campaigns that drive awareness, generate leads, and support sales performance across our developments.

If you are someone who enjoys rolling up your sleeves, balancing attention to detail with strategic thinking, and seeing the direct impact of your work, we'd love to hear from you.

You may currently be working as a Marketing Assistant, Marketing Executive, Campaign Coordinator, or in a similar marketing role. What sets you apart is your ability to manage multiple priorities, build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and turn ideas into action. You'll be customer-focused, highly organised, and confident working across a variety of marketing activities, from local events and partnerships to campaign delivery and lead generation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative team where your creativity, initiative, and passion for marketing will make a visible difference.

We will give you:

Financial:

  • Competitive Salary + Discretionary Bonus
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Company Car
  • Life Assurance
  • Professional Subscriptions paid for

Lifestyle/Health & Wellbeing:

  • 24 days holiday (rising to 28) plus Bank Holidays
  • This role is based at our Coventry Office and offers a flexible working pattern: two days in the office, two days at our developments and one day working from home.
  • 2 fully paid volunteering days per year (supported by the McCarthy & Stone Foundation)
  • Health benefits such as Remote GP, 24/7 access to EAP Services (including counsellors and legal advisors) and eyecare voucher
  • Colleagues Benefit Booklet with a range of store offers discounts and promotions
  • Family Friendly Policies

Your Impact

  • Support the delivery of timely, effective, and budgeted local marketing plans.
  • Build a calendar of activity using our local marketing playbook, including events, sponsorships, and advertising.
  • Optimise digital marketing by keeping property listings fresh, creating local content for social channels, and briefing new assets like copy, photography, and video.
  • Ensure direct marketing – from mail and door drops to (e)CRM – is accurate, timely, and impactful.
  • Support the delivery of on-site marketing, including promotional signage, brochures, merchandise, and digital displays.
  • Manage local paid advertising placements and contribute to earned PR opportunities, including press releases.
  • Work closely with sales teams and stakeholders to align plans and report on performance.
  • Uphold brand voice and style, ensuring all marketing activity is consistent, customer-first, and effective.

Your Attributes

  • Creative Collaborator - Works well with teams and agencies, bringing fresh ideas to campaigns.
  • Curious Learner - Always looking for ways to improve and adopt best practice.
  • Relationship Builder - Confident working with colleagues, communities, and external partners.
  • Organised Operator - Keeps projects on track, meeting deadlines with attention to detail.
  • Data-Savvy - Uses insights to measure outcomes and improve results.
  • Proactive Doer - Self-motivated, adaptable, and driven to deliver measurable impact.
  • Customer-First - Ensures every campaign is engaging, relevant, and focused on experience.

At McCarthy & Stone, we celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our colleagues. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background.

All applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date.

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About Us

As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people.

We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain.

We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list!

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