Marketing & Content Executive

Seymour John
Cheltenham, United Kingdom
5 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Junior
Compensation
£ 30K

Job location

Remote
Cheltenham, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Web Pages
Mailchimp

Job description

Seymour John is delighted to be recruiting for a different kind of travel company. Built on curiosity, genuine expertise and a passion for helping people see the world differently, they've spent 15 years crafting tailor-made trips that are thoughtful, personal and rooted in real connections. With a team of 26 and a culture that people rarely leave, they're now looking for a Marketing & Content Executive to join their close-knit, award-winning team. If you're a natural storyteller, a confident writer and someone who lights up when talking about travel, this is a place where your creativity and initiative will be genuinely valued. Why this role? You'll step into a varied, hands-on role working directly with an experienced, friendly and highly collaborative Marketing Manager. Together, you'll shape content that inspires clients to explore the world, drawing on the first-hand insights of Destination Managers who know their locations inside out. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone early in their marketing career (1-2 years' experience ideal), who wants to grow their skills across both digital and traditional marketing disciplines. With a clear succession plan into for the right person, it's a role with real development potential. What you'll be doing You'll become the heartbeat of content creation, responsible for:

  • Writing and editing engaging travel content - blogs, web pages, landing pages, newsletters and social copy.

  • Working closely with Destination Managers to capture stories, insights and fresh inspiration from their research trips.

  • Supporting campaigns across email, social, print and paid channels.

  • Sourcing, resizing and organising imagery so every itinerary looks its best.

  • Supporting with press releases, award submissions and ad-hoc marketing materials.

  • Monitoring key performance metrics and supporting with reporting.

  • Bringing energy and creativity to everyday marketing activity - from meticulously written blogs to collaborative brainstorms. This is predominantly an execution-focused role, perfect for someone who enjoys getting stuck in, juggling projects and taking initiative. What they're looking for Someone who is, Our client is proudly remote-first, but culture is at the centre of everything they do. Their monthly Thursday Connection Day in Cheltenham is non-negotiable, because that's where ideas are shared, relationships are built and their collaborative spirit thrives. They're incredibly flexible around family commitments, life admin and the unexpected. They don't watch clocks; they trust people to do great work. Their tenure speaks for itself: anyone who joins tends to stay. Salary, perks & benefits

  • £26k-£30k basic salary + quarterly bonus (individual & company performance).

  • Birthday off, 20 days' holiday + bank holidays (rising with service).

  • £250 personal development fund each year (for anything that helps you grow).

  • 5 days' volunteering leave.

  • 5% matched pension, NHS cashback scheme.

  • £25 monthly broadband contribution.

  • Work-from-overseas policy - up to 4 weeks abroad (within 2-hour time difference).

  • Occasional opportunity to travel the world with your Destination Managers

  • Remote-first, flexible working (9-5 Monday to Friday). The process A two-stage interview with HR and Marketing Manager including a timed task, followed by a final conversation with the wider team and the CEO. Interested? If you're excited about the idea of bringing stories to life, shaping inspiring travel content, and joining a genuinely lovely team, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

  • A strong, articulate writer with great attention to tone, detail and clarity.
  • Passionate about travel - ideally well-travelled yourself.
  • Organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple tasks.
  • Curious, creative and eager to learn more.
  • A positive, team-oriented person who enjoys collaborating.
  • Based within roughly an hour of Cheltenham (monthly in-person Connection Days are essential to their culture). No specific tech stack required - Mailchimp experience is helpful but not essential.

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