Corporate Marketing Executive - Marketing

Job Req ID: 6411

Job Posting Closing Date: Wednesday 28th May 2025

Corporate Marketing Executive

Attractive Salary and Benefits 

36.5 Hour week  

Hybrid Working (Three days in office/two from home) 

Newtownabbey

Who are we? 

At Henderson Group, we are proud to be Northern Ireland’s leading food retailer. Our group encompasses Henderson Wholesale (which includes Henderson Print and Henderson Technology), Henderson Retail, Henderson Foodservice and Henderson Group Property all of which have achieved Gold Investors in People Accreditation, with Henderson Retail achieving Platinum status in March 2024, in recognition of people management excellence and our commitment to investment in people.

We employ over 5,300 staff and have been placed 5th in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2024 and 6th in the Belfast Telegraph Top 100 Companies 2025.

Henderson Wholesale is a leading Wholesaler in Northern Ireland and supplies 500 SPAR, EUROSPAR and VIVO stores. We source from local farmers, growers and producers and are proud to contribute to our local economy and environment. We're a family-owned team who pride ourselves on our collaborative work environment and our commitment to professional development.

A look into the role 

As a Corporate Marketing Executive, you will be responsible for supporting with the development and execution of our corporate marketing calendar. This includes co-ordinating our annual sponsorships such as Ulster Rugby and Balmoral Show, activating fundraising initiatives and making a difference for our brand charity partners (Marie Curie, Cancer Fund for Children, Children’s Heartbeat Trust and Action Mental Health) as well as assisting with Public Relations. This role is ideal for a candidate with a creative flair to inspire others towards a common goal.

 
This role provides the opportunity to assist in delivering an action-packed sponsorships calendar as well as making a real difference for our charity partners by executing innovative fundraising campaigns and is ideal for a candidate with a creative flair to inspire others towards a common goal.

Working as a Corporate Marketing Executive you will: 

Events: Contribute to the planning and execution of a variety of exciting events including store openings, conferences, charity fundraisers and customer hospitality events whilst gaining hands-on experience.

Sponsorships: Support the execution of key sponsorship events including branding and product support, ticketing distribution, liaison with event organisers, photography/videography bookings and on the day event assistance.

Community Support: Assist in evaluating community sponsorship requests through the Thrive CSR Portal and Customer Services Team and arrange support where feasible.

Nurture Our Neighbourhoods: help nurture the neighbourhoods in which we operate by supporting with the delivery of initiatives such as school sports days, litter picking and local foodbank support.

Charity Partnership: Help make a rewarding impact for our brand charity partners by activating our annual fundraising initiatives for each charity partner.

PR: Liaise with PR agency partners to assist with press releases and photocalls for an extensive variety of initiatives.

Digital: Monitor and update key corporate messaging on corporate social platforms and corporate website.

Skills for Success

Joining us as Corporate Marketing Executive, the minimum criteria you’ll need is:

At least 2 years’ experience working within a relevant marketing, events, fundraising or communications field OR 3rd level relevant degree plus 1 years’ experience working within a relevant marketing, events, fundraising or communications field.

A demonstrable interest in marketing, events and/or fundraising.

Proficiency working across all Microsoft packages, with particular emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint.

Full and valid UK driving license.

The attributes you’ll need include:

Ability to set and follow priorities, manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

Excellent proof-reading skills with great attention to detail.

Ability to deal with challenges and show integrity with decision making.

Effective communicator with strong written and oral communication skills.

Driven, resilient and able to work using initiative.

Willingness to learn new skills and develop within the role.

Desirable criteria:

Experience of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Admin experience including preparation of reports and marketing proposals/presentations.

Experience of design software such as Canva or InDesign.

Are we right for you? 

As part of this role, it will be important that you feel aligned with the values that we live and work by. 

Ambition – We always strive to be better. We seek new challenges and look for ways to do things better. 

Customer First – We provide exceptional service. We put customers at the heart of everything and support our communities. 

Teamwork – We succeed together. We help colleagues to succeed, and we share our knowledge and skills. 

Integrity – We are fair, honest and ethical. We treat everyone with dignity and respect. We are inclusive and champion diversity. 

The Reward 

The impact you can make with Henderson Group goes far beyond your day to day. You will be part of a business supporting defibrillator installations and school sports days. In the last year Henderson Group staff and retail stores raised £1.66 million for charity partners. 

Benefits include market competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, employee assistance programme, social club, Reward Gateway Employee Recognition & Discount Scheme throughout UK/Ireland, staff discount (grocery/fuel) at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group company-owned stores and many more. 

This is a full-time position working 36.5 hours per week. Working hours will be 8:45am-4:45pm Monday to Thursday and 8:45am-3:45pm Friday.

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements available. 

If you'd like to speak with us before making your application, our Talent Acquisition Specialist - Joanne McClelland would be happy to have a confidential chat with you about the role on offer - email joanne.mcclelland@henderson-group.com to get in touch. 

Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight on Wednesday 28th May 2025.

We are an equal opportunities employer. 