Marketing Executive (Graduate Opportunity)
Job Location:
Manchester - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
18 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline:
15 October 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About CTI
Join 150 strategists and specialists who refuse to settle creating bold digital experiences for ambitious brands since 2004. Were a full-service digital agency delivering strategic consultancy web development and digital marketing to drive demand online. Using over two decades of industry experience we provide next-gen solutions as part of lasting partnerships with hundreds of clients from Chester Zoo and Zip World to Balfour Beatty and Mind.
What makes us different
- We break new ground. Youll work on innovative projects using the latest technologies before they hit the mainstream. We celebrate calculated risks and learn fast from every experiment.
- We get stuck in together. Genuine collaboration across all departments. Your ideas matter here regardless of your role or how long youve been with us.
- We stay curious. Continuous learning is essential. Youll have dedicated time and budget for development working alongside industry experts who are genuinely invested in your success.
- We own it. Full accountability and autonomy over your work means youll build client relationships see real-world impact and be recognised when you go the extra mile.
Youll join CTI Digitals internal marketing team working directly with our Head of Marketing to build our brand and drive demand for our services. This is a great first step into a marketing career: youll get hands-on experience across the full marketing mix mentorship from marketers whove been where youre starting out and real ownership of projects from day one. Youll also get the opportunity to work across our wider digital marketing services to get experience on client projects.
What youll be doing
This isnt a role where youll be sat on the sidelines. Youll get stuck into the full marketing mix from LinkedIn content that gets engagement to PPC campaigns to events that put us in front of the right people. Youll work across channels and learn how to turn our services into stories that resonate with ambitious brands.
- Social media & content creation: Help drive our LinkedIn presence from strategy through to execution. Write B2B content with strong engagement hooks create visuals in Canva and use analytics to improve organic reach and follower growth.
- PPC campaign management: Support the setup monitoring and optimisation of campaigns across Google Ads and LinkedIn Campaign Manager. Track performance against KPIs and help translate data into clear recommendations.
- Event coordination: Help plan and deliver virtual and in-person events end to end from venue liaison and attendee management to pre- and post-event communications.
- SEO & long-form content: Get hands-on with keyword research using tools like SEMrush or Ahrefs then help create SEO-optimised blogs guides and landing pages that drive organic traffic.
- Website & CMS management: Create update and publish web pages in WordPress without needing developer support with content optimised for UX conversion and accessibility.
- Case study creation: Help interview clients distill technical projects into compelling narratives and produce case studies that highlight real results for both web and sales collateral.
- CRM & reporting: Keep HubSpot clean and accurate. Help build marketing performance reports and track the lead lifecycle through to sales.
What experience you need to be successful
Youve recently graduated from university and youre looking for the right place to start your marketing career. Wed love it if you already had some marketing experience under your belt whether thats a student placement an internship freelance work or running social channels for a society or side project. We care more about your curiosity and drive than the length of your CV.
- Strong communication skills: You write with clarity and confidence whether its a LinkedIn post a blog or a client-facing case study.
- An eye for detail and organisation: Youre comfortable juggling multiple tasks content calendars and deadlines without dropping the ball.
- A curious data-driven mindset: Youre keen to learn how to interpret metrics and performance reports and you make decisions based on evidence.
- Cross-functional collaboration: Youre comfortable working alongside other teams asking questions and keeping people in the loop.
- Self-starter mentality: You dont wait to be told what to do. You spot opportunities take initiative and ask for support when you need it.
- An interest in marketing technology: Exposure to tools like HubSpot Salesforce Google Ads LinkedIn Campaign Manager or SEO tools like SEMrush or Ahrefs is a bonus but not essential. Well teach you the rest.
- A smart approach to AI: Were big advocates for using AI tools in your day-to-day work. We just want you to get more out of them than you put in using AI to learn faster and sharpen your thinking not to skip it.
What sets you apart
- Youre genuinely curious about marketing and why it works not just what it looks like
- Youve had a taste of marketing already through a placement internship or freelance project and youre hungry to build on it
- You think commercially and want to understand how your work connects to real business results
Whats in it for you
28 days annual leave in addition to the bank holidays
Hybrid-working - were in the office twice a week
Workplace nursery scheme
Health cash plan
Cycle-to-work scheme
Flexible working hours
Employee well-being and mental health programme
Relaxed working environments - office dogs welcome!
Company socials and lots of fun!
Hybrid-working - were in the office twice a week
Workplace nursery scheme
Health cash plan
Cycle-to-work scheme
Flexible working hours
Employee well-being and mental health programme
Relaxed working environments - office dogs welcome!
Company socials and lots of fun!
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
A leading full-service digital agency partner for experience, growth and digital transformation. Headquartered in Manchester.