Marketing & Events Manager (UK)  Open

About the Job

To realise our growth, ambition and further professionalisation, we are strengthening our organisation with a Marketing & Events Manager. Reporting directly to the UK Managing Director, you will work with our UK team based in London. The role will include but not be limited to the following tasks: 

Marketing & PR 

• Liaise with the team to ensure all marketing materials are up to date and targeting the right audience.
• Coordinate and implement the marketing plan in the UK & Ireland.
• Prepare and coordinate engaging content for our website and social media, preparing presentations, newsletters, press releases and advertisements.
• Work closely with external PR agencies to ensure that the messaging is consistent.
• Work with the central Marketing & Comms team to maintain our brand guidelines across platforms.
• Manage and take ownership of marketing budgets to ensure optimal results. 

Events

• Manage event planning, delivery, and follow-up of sector specific events both as part of a wider team, and at times more autonomously.
• Work with internal stakeholders, keeping them informed on planning and implementation of events and other initiatives.
• Coordinate all materials for the events to maximise the commercial impact.
• Manage a calendar of external events and sponsorship opportunities for the UK, working closely with the central Events team on European wide initiatives.

General

• Provide advice & guidance on marketing strategies by the local team. 
• Liaise with the corporate Marketing & Communications and Events teams in the Netherlands to support international campaigns and ensure consistency in product and brand representation.

Who do you work for?

Kadans is the leading European developer, investor, operator and asset manager  of Science & Innovation locations with a high expertise in real estate for knowledge intensive industries. Kadans has a deep understanding of the requirements in different research fields of our tenants and the complexities that come with it.

The Kadans portfolio consists of laboratory facilities including cleanrooms, research facilities, pilot plants and office space. Kadans creates these facilities for knowledge intensive businesses and educational bodies in sectors, such as life sciences, healthcare, biotechnology and high-tech industries.

Kadans is uniquely familiar with the needs of innovative organisations and knows how to translate these into high-quality and sustainable facilities. With an optimal positioning of spaces, perfect functional floor areas and the ideal layout and specifications of laboratories.

Kadans is a pan-European platform initially focusing on the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Spain, France, and the UK. Kadans’ portfolio comprises 50+ properties across 28 campus locations, serving more than 450+ tenants. 

Kadans owns and manages multiple assets in the UK  & Europe and is in advanced discussions to significantly expand its position in the UK with new developments and acquisitions. Our latest joint venture is with Canary Wharf Group where we will be building the biggest multi-let Life Science building in Europe – click here for more information.  

For more information: www.kadans.com/en 
 

Key skills and qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in events management, marketing, or communications.
• Prior experience in the production of various content forms.
• Prior experience with Adobe programs such as Photoshop and InDesign to work with our brand templates.
• Knowledge of Google Analytics and Google Ads and LinkedIn Campaigns; 
• An interest in knowledge intensive businesses and/or real estate is preferred.
• Able to initiate, be self-motivated and manage your own time.

Why would you work for Kadans?

We employ enthusiastic professionals in a challenging and changing environment. No two days are the same and you will encounter many aspects of Kadans. A flexible attitude and a healthy dose of adaptability is very important.

We offer you an independent position with room for own initiative in a professional working atmosphere. Kadans is a dynamic and innovative environment where you will be given the freedom and responsibility to shape your own role.
 
If you meet this Marketing & Events Manager profile, we would like to receive your written application to include a CV. This can be sent to: Sammie Peel (s.peel@kadans.com)

If you would like an informal discussion about the role please contact Wendy van Duijnhoven (Marketing & Communications Lead) w.duijnhoven@kadans.com or Mairi Dillon (Ecosystem Manager UK & Ireland) m.dillon@kadans.com.