About the role
An amazing opportunity to be part of a UK charity with a bold social purpose - helping young people discover more in themselves than they ever thought possible.
The Marketing Executive sits within our Marketing and Communications Team, supporting the delivery of marketing output to inspire more young people to come to Outward Bound, and to encourage more people to support Outward Bound.
There's plenty to get stuck into, from working with teachers, apprentices and young people, to supporting at national events like the London Marathon.
What you'll be doing
As Marketing Executive, you will:
Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications Team to deliver integrated marketing activity and campaign plans across education, early careers, summer courses, and fundraising.
Support the delivery of specific marketing campaigns, fundraising marketing activity and supporter engagement initiatives, whilst supporting wider commercial marketing priorities, guided by the Marketing Manager and in line with business objectives.
Maintain areas of the website, ensuring content is accurate, engaging, and aligned with brand standards.
Deliver email marketing campaigns, including segmentation and targeting using Dynamics Customer Insights, and produce performance reports and recommendations to inform future activity.
Support the development and implementation of CRM, audience segmentation and customer journey strategies to enhance engagement, drive customer acquisition and donor opportunities.
Support the delivery of Customer Insight training across teams to ensure data is effectively used to inform marketing decisions.
Act as a brand champion across the organisation, supporting consistent and impactful brand representation in all communications.
Participate in ongoing brand development and profile-raising activities both internally and externally.
Create compelling, on-brand content and copy for both digital and print channels, supporting freelance designers and the wider marcomms team.
Work closely with internal teams to provide marketing support, including presentations, print orders, digital assets, and design work.
Liaise with external suppliers such as printers, designers, and advertisers to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of marketing materials.
Provide marketing support for sales and fundraising events, ensuring strong visibility and engagement.
Provide campaign insight, reporting and recommendations to improve engagement, conversion and retention.
Assist with general administrative tasks and other duties as directed by the Head of Marketing and Communications to ensure smooth team operations.
You’re a great fit if you have...
Previous experience in a marketing, communications or digital marketing role
Experience of using a CRM platform (such as Microsoft Dynamics) and content management systems (CMS)
Experience creating content using tools such as Canva, Adobe Express or similar
Experience using marketing data and campaigns to identify opportunities for improvements
Experience working with internal stakeholders and/or external agencies
Excellent copywriting, editing and proofreading skills
Understanding of SEO principles, keyword research, and Google Analytics
Previous experience in event organising is desirable
Experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
We don’t expect you to meet every requirement. If you’re excited about the role and feel you could make a strong contribution, we’d love to hear from you.
Marketing Executive
What we offer
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and work-life balance.
How we work together
We hold ourselves to high standards. We support one another, step up when it counts and always put young people first.
Our mission
The Outward Bound Trust’s mission is to inspire young people to believe in themselves and achieve more than they ever thought possible.
How to apply
We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity of the young people we support. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value the unique perspectives they bring.
If you are interested, please drop an email with a up to date CV and covering letter (no longer than one side) to Sarah Shutt, [email protected]
Application deadline: Monday, 10 August 2026.
First round online interviews: 13 and 14 August 2026.
Second round in person interviews: 20 and 21 August 2026.
If there’s anything about the interview process that worries you or will make it hard for you to demonstrate your skills and competence, please let Sarah know. We’re happy to discuss adjustments to our standard processes so that we can find the best candidate for the job.
Apply by 9am on 10 August 2026Nature doesn’t discriminate. Neither do we.
We’re committed to making our recruitment process as fair and inclusive as possible. That means actively working to remove unconscious bias and the influence of privilege from our processes.
We also know how powerful it can be for young people to see themselves in the people around them. That’s why we encourage applications from individuals who reflect the diverse backgrounds and identities of the young people we work with. By building a team that young people can relate to, we can help more of them see what’s possible.
We endeavour not to discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, being pregnant, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation.
Looking for something else?
