Company Description
At Wade Construction Management Consultants, we deliver high-profile pharmaceutical and life sciences construction projects. Through a collaborative and transparent approach, we provide our clients with confidence, control, and certainty, while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Marketing Assistant. This role is a part-time fixed-term contract for 18 months (maternity cover) and is focused on on-line marketing, delivery of marketing campaigns and content creation.
Why Join Wade
Work on high-profile pharmaceutical and life sciences projects
Join a collaborative and specialist team
Be part of a team shaping the future of GMP construction delivery
Opportunities for career progression and professional development
Our Culture at Wade
At Wade, how we work is just as important as what we deliver. Our approach is built on integrity, collaboration, and accountability, ensuring every project is delivered safely, compliantly, and to the highest standards.
We look for people who:
Act with integrity – accountable, transparent, and professional
Put the project first – focusing on the best outcomes for clients and teams
Take ownership – proactive, innovative, and solution-driven
Work collaboratively – contributing to a supportive, high-performing team
People are our foundation. At Wade, we back our people to thrive at work and in life, because when our people grow, so does our impact.
The Opportunity
This role is a part-time,. fixed-term contract for 18 months (maternity cover). This role focuses on managing our on-line presence, including LinkedIn, running campaigns, creating content, coordinating events and helping shape how we present ourselves as a business.
This role is ideal for someone looking to develop practical marketing experience within a professional and fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and maintain the company’s LinkedIn presence, including creating and scheduling posts for both Wade and the CEO
* Maintain the Wade website
* Support the creation and distribution of company newsletters both internally and externally
* Produce and report on monthly analytics and performance metrics
* Monitoring relevant industry organisations (e.g. NEPIC, ISPE) for events and opportunities
* Organise Wade events and seasonal activities, including organising gifts and charitable donations
* Support business development activities, including maintaining target lists, assisting with initial outreach, and tracking potential leads
* Organise monthly team-wide meetings
* Provide general marketing, design and administrative support, including updating staff email signatures, creation of marketing materials and supporting ad hoc tasks as required
About You
Essential
* Previous experience in a marketing or communications role
* Experience using Canva (or similar design tools) to create marketing content
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
* Attention to detail and ability to follow brand guidelines
* Comfortable using LinkedIn, in a professional context
* Proactive and willing to take ownership of tasks
Desirable
* Degree (or working towards) in Marketing, Business, or a related field
* Experience using CRM systems (e.g. ActiveCampaign or similar)
* Basic understanding of email marketing
* Experience analysing social media or marketing performance data
Our Offer
* Company Pension Scheme
* Vitality Health Care
* Role based in: Darlington
* Employment type: Part-time (three days), fixed-term for 18 months (maternity cover)