Marketing Executive

Who are we?

Newmedica is one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England, providing outpatients appointments, diagnostic testing and eye surgery. We interact with over 160,000 patients annually, from outpatient appointments to surgery to correct cataracts and helping to manage other eye conditions. We’re passionate about providing individual care for our patients and have a vision to change lives through better sight and eye health.

Our services are delivered through a variety of models including Managed Services and primarily Ophthalmology Joint Venture (OJV) Partnerships, with each eye centre focused on providing excellent care to their communities. We have significant plans to grow rapidly as we look to establish a national footprint and open new sites over the next few years.

The Marketing Executive role sits within the Marketing team, reporting to our Head of Marketing, and will support the implementation of an exciting and stretching marketing strategy. It’s a small team with a big remit – to help our audiences understand why Newmedica’s the very best place to come for eye care.

Overview of the role

As an important member of the Marketing team you’ll play a role in in the delivery of our marketing strategy across both local and national channels. Supporting the team, you’ll have a particular focus on the implementation of our content strategy, production of printed and digital collateral, updating the website and management of marketing emails. You’ll work closely with Partners, Consultants and internal stakeholders to create content to support the strategy including for trade and consumer press, public affairs, social media, website and other channels.

So what will I be doing?

As Marketing Executive you‘ll manage the briefing, production, approval and print of local, national and clinical collateral as well as supporting with the production of video content.

You‘ll manage the regular and accurate updating of the Newmedica website and release approved content to social media channels.

As we continue to grow you’ll support the Local Marketing Manager with opening events, which will include managing and coordinating invites, PR attendance and photography, ensuring that everything is in place for events to run smoothly, on budget and on time. You’ll also support with our exhibitions and other events.

What experience do I need?

We’re looking for someone with experience of B2B and/or BCB marketing, the production of collateral, updating websites and using a content management system. You’ll have good copywriting skills, the ability to produce performance reports and write strong agency briefs. Knowledge of the healthcare market would be a bonus but not essential. You’ll need excellent communication skills and an eye for detail.

If this sounds like you, and you have a pro-active can-do approach, love a challenge and are keen to learn and develop. then we want to hear from you.

The role is home based but will involve travel across England, to visit our sites and attend meetings, in addition to Guernsey where our Specsavers Marketing team are based.

What can we offer you?

• A salary of up to £30,000 depending upon experience
• Up to 15% company bonus, paid quarterly based on company performance and personal objectives
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 1 day birthday leave
• Company pension

• Access to a range of benefits, including free eye tests, discounted or free glasses, a few 24/7 wellbeing/counselling/advice service, private medical insurance, private dental care, health care scheme, death in service cover, an opportunity to sign up to a tax-free cycle to work and a retail/technology discount scheme
• An environment where your learning and development is supported through a range of various learning tools and courses

For more information or for the full job description, please contact hr@newmedica.co.uk