Marketing Executive

Marketing Executive - Reporting into: Brand Marketing Manager

Company Description

At Social Pantry we deliver extraordinary events, extraordinary service & extraordinary food, whilst creating meaningful change. Social Pantry is an independent, sustainable caterer that delivers high impact catering for events, weddings, the workplace and festivals with a positive social and environmental effect.

That means going the extra mile behind the scenes too. We challenge the status quo in our kitchens, offer employment opportunities for ex-offenders, & set an industry example with our forward-thinking sustainability practices.

The role

We’re looking for a talented Marketing Executive to join our team. Reporting directly into the Brand Marketing Manager, you’ll support the wider team on our MARCOM activity across the brand as you grow within the company.

We’re so fortunate to be in a period of continued growth company-wide and as the business continues to grow, the Marketing Executive will play a fundamental role in contributing to this.

Snapshot of roles & responsibilities

• Support the full marketing team across brand, social and content including:
• Update and management of websites with a performance-first SEO approach
• Community engagement and management including scheduling & publishing across core channels to help build brand loyalty with our engaged followers
• Lead on internal communications and updates
• Marketing collateral updates, ensuring brand touch-points are up to date and adding value
• Creation of print materials that fit within our brand guidelines
• Assist on seasonal photoshoots
• Build visual sales toolkits
• marketing, social and industry trends for analysis, ideas and opportunities for Social Pantry
• and support the team on events and activations, acting as a brand guardian with an eye for details
• prompt month end reporting, share learnings with wider team to ensure implementation moving forward.

Food Trends

• Follow all seasonal, British and catering food trends closely.
• Understand and appreciate food seasonality throughout the seasons and the menu impact.
• Take an active interest in London food trends, talks, pop-ups, and current food affairs.

General

• Take an active interest in Social Pantry, the progress, market growth and positioning of the company.
• Always work ethically and as a team member.
• Go above and beyond to always support and help other team members.
• To always work honestly and with the interest of Social Pantry and the team.
• Support and uphold Social Pantry`s sustainability policies.
• Enact and oversee environmental responsibilities where required.
• Consider the impact of all decisions to balance people, planet, and no profit as per our updated Company Articles of Association: in accordance with B Corp, we have legally committed to using business as a force for good by:
• Creating a material positive impact on society and the environment though our business and operations.
• Considering `stakeholder interests` - including our shareholders, employees, suppliers, society and the environment.

Required / preferred experience

Strong communication skills

Experience using Wordpress and Canva platforms

Who we’re looking for

We do catering differently. And it’s key that our marketing activity differentiate us.

We’re looking for someone to hit the ground running and support our team across our full PR & marketing calendar.

You’ll want to bring ideas to the table. Always.

You’ll be a creative thinker but equally commercially minded in your execution and be ready to take ownership for driving this exciting and ambitious brand forward.

We prepare and serve our food with style so you must have an eye for detail and will be dependable for keeping Social Pantry at the forefront of trends on all platforms.

SOCIAL PANTRY HQ

You’ll find us at our HQ in Battersea. This is home to our production kitchen, tasting kitchen, tasting

room, and office. It's where our chefs lay their hands on the best seasonal produce and get to work

developing inspiring menus and transforming food waste into food wonders. It's where our office team

put heads together to see clients' dreams become a reality, and where all the planning happens! It's

also where our team share a lot of laughs, celebrate small and big win and enjoy brilliant staff food.

STAFF WELLBEING

We recognise the importance of a well-motivated and energised workforce and we run a culture and

wellbeing programme that includes:

• Volunteer days

• Cycle to work scheme

• Management training programmes

• Supplier visits and team training sessions

• Team dinners, outings and team-building sessions

• Staff lunches, refreshments, and fruit bowls

• Staff F&B discount

To succeed in this role, you will:

• Have a passion for the food and events industry

• Already have knowledge and experience of the London events and venues world

• Have strong visual design skills

• Be a confident communicator

• Have an eye for attention to detail

• Be super organised and forward-thinking planning skills

• Remain calm, efficient and productive in what can be a fast-paced demanding environment

Social Pantry is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Social Pantry is an accredited Ban The Box employer!