Marketing and Communications Executive

Location: London

Salary: Competitive

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Closing date: 07/04/2026

MemberWise Jobs is supporting a client with this recruitment and undertake all initial screening. Due to the volume of applications only candidates that are progressed to the interview stage will be contacted. To view any further details about the job or contact MemberWise Jobs, please visit their website.

Recruiting ASAP and interviewing candidates on an ad hoc basis. If you are interested in this role and believe you have the skills and experience, you are encouraged to apply as early as you can. Regrettably, due to the anticipated volume of applications only candidates that are progressed to the first interview stage will be contacted.

An exciting opportunity to join a well-established and highly regarded London-based international membership organisation, with members globally. Reporting to the Head of Training & Events, you will be joining a small and dedicated team working on all public-facing activities for the organisation. You will undertake all marketing activities for all trade body activities, including a large programme of international training and events. You will also be responsible for various administrative tasks, including preparing presentations, delegate materials and communications.

With at least 2 years’ experience of managing multiple strands of marketing delivery, you will be highly organised, a good team player, confident and adaptable to the diverse needs of a global events programme and small organisation.

Working hours: Full time, Monday – Friday, 0900 – 1700. Office-based. Generally core office hours are fixed, but there may be some flexibility on negotiation. The role may involve some evening/weekend work and international travel.

Job details:

• Plan, write and administer all marketing activities with Head of Training & Events. Includes: Email marketing, social media, internal and external articles, adverts, exhibition stands and all items from Gafta regional offices.
  • All email marketing for events and training
  • All social media content for Gafta (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube)
  • All events and training content in Gaftaworld
• Manage and update all events and training content on (url removed)
• Write and coordinate all marketing materials. Includes: Flyers, merchandise, adverts, internal and external exhibitions
• Coordinate and administer all contra/in-kind marketing arrangements with external organisations
• Identify key target audience segments and manage and maintain all data and mailing lists
• Monitor all analytics relating to marketing and adjust plans and activities with Head of Training & Events
• Write, coordinate and send Gafta’s monthly Your Grain Feed and staff newsletters
• Create web/email graphics for events and training

The ideal candidate will have:

• 2+ years’ experience at Marketing Assistant/Executive level
• High level of social media awareness and competence (Gafta’s current platforms are LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube)
• Experience of coordinating a high volume of marketing activities over multiple platforms
• Experience of using email and social media scheduling software
• Ability to develop and refine annual marketing strategy
• Excellent spoken and written English: Good copy writing and proof reading, with the ability to produce concise and impactful copy and promotional material
• Enjoy multi-tasking, and being the ‘go to’ for event queries
• High level of organisation & attention to detail
• Ability to plan, prioritise & deliver to tight deadlines
• High level of competence with Microsoft Office suite
• Flexible, positive and team-centred attitude
• Willingness to travel including some evening/weekend work
• Experience of working in a membership organisation is highly desirable
• A CIM or equivalent qualification is desirable

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for MemberWise, please do not hesitate to apply.