Marketing Executive

Position: Full-time, permanent

Hours of work: 37.5 hours / week

Place of work: Ipswich - Hybrid options available

Probation period: Six months

Salary: £27,000 - £35,000 based on qualifications and experience

Benefits package includes: Company pension scheme (6% employer/4% employee), private health insurance, cycle to work scheme, funded mental health / wellbeing sessions, paid leave for birthday and charity work, additional long service holiday entitlement, life assurance, structured learning and development and company bonus scheme..

About Axter

We are a vibrant team of creative, dedicated and ambitious professionals all working towards a collective vision: to improve the roofscape and transform the world above our heads. We are inspired by the extraordinary and always seek out more sustainable and innovative ways to waterproof better, making flat roofs that benefit our climate and communities.

We are driven by our passion for technical detail and design, offering a comprehensive service package and a system portfolio renowned for its quality.

We are a vibrant team who enjoy what we do. Our values: service, collaboration, respect and integrity are embedded into our approach, and we are committed to delivering excellence every time. We are also a fun and friendly team who enjoy a challenge. Does this sound like somewhere you'd like to work? Then we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

The Marketing Executive will support the Marketing Manager in delivering Axter’s marketing strategy, with a strong focus on content creation and digital communications. This role is central to producing engaging, brand-aligned content across web, social media, print and video channels.

The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening Axter’s digital presence, supporting content production and communicating Axter’s sustainability, community, and partnership initiatives.

Key Responsibilities and Outcomes

Content Development

• Plan, write and edit content for the website, social media, newsletters and marketing collateral.
• Develop case studies, project stories and press releases that showcase Axter’s expertise and values within the industry, and locally.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Manager and technical teams to translate complex product or project information into clear, engaging narratives.
• Ensure all content aligns with Axter’s tone of voice, brand guidelines, and strategic goals.


Social Media & Digital Marketing

• Manage day-to-day social media activity across LinkedIn, ensuring consistent engagement and growth.
• Monitor analytics and performance, reporting key metrics and insights to inform content strategy.
• Contribute to SEO and digital advertising campaigns by supporting content optimisation and creative execution.


Content Production & Creative Support

• Support the production of high-quality video and photography content for digital and promotional use.
• Assist in the design and layout of sales literature, presentations, and event materials (experience in Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools desirable).
• Maintain an organised library of marketing assets and support coordination of creative projects with external agencies.
• Support with content creation for Axter’s internal intranet channel, communicating company updates and initiatives.


Sustainability, Community & Brand Representation

• Support Axter’s climate and community initiatives, helping to communicate progress, partnerships, and impact.
• Develop stories and content that highlight sustainability efforts, community engagement, and social responsibility.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Qualifications, Skills Experience and Behaviours:

• • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a marketing or communications role (in the flat roof or construction industry preferrable)
  • Strong copywriting, editing, and storytelling ability across multiple platforms.
  • Demonstrated experience managing social media channels and creating content calendars.
  • Familiarity with digital tools such as WordPress, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, ActiveCampaign or similar.
  • Experience with video editing or photography advantageous but not essential.
  • Degree in Marketing, Communications, English, or a related field preferred (or equivalent practical experience).
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to collaborate effectively across departments.
  • Genuine interest in sustainability and Axter’s wider social responsibility programme

Ultimately, we are looking for someone who is motivated and can bring their vibrant personality to the job. If you think you’d be a good fit please complete the form below and send us your CV and a covering note stating why you'd like to work for Axter.

Take a look at our Careers page to learn about the industry leading package we offer.

We welcome job applications from all sections of the community and the criteria for selection are based solely upon the candidate’s ability to perform the tasks required. We appreciate the value that a diverse mix of skills, characteristics, ideas, experiences and backgrounds brings to our company, our work today and our vision for the future.

Privacy

Personal data collected during the recruitment process will only be used in accordance with our data protection policy for the purpose of processing the application or to fulfil legal or regulatory requirements where necessary. A copy of our Applicant Privacy Notice will be provided.

To apply, please submit your CV along with a short cover letter to [email protected]. We review applications on a rolling basis and will contact shortlisted candidates to arrange an interview. We look forward to hearing from you.