Content & Events Executive

Requirements

Description and Requirements

The Team You Will Join
MetLife is one of the fastest growing insurers in the UK market, a focus market for MetLife Inc with an ambitious agenda and investment for growth. Presently, MetLife’s core business is Employee Benefits offering Group Life and Group Income Protection to employers large and small through brokers and intermediaries; and Individual Protection (IP) offering EverydayProtect, ChildShield and MortageSafe, available to individuals through Advisers.

You will be part of MetLife’s marketing team in the UK and have access to a team that has the support of a Regional and Global Marketing team behind it. You will work in a team that collaborates across functions within the UK and connects with marketers across MetLife to deliver marketing and communications that drive the UK’s business goals whilst ensuring our brand integrity. You will be joining the business at an exciting time in our growth journey and will contribute to it.

The Opportunity
The Content & Events Marketing role is a new role in the UK Marketing team and will be key to supporting the marketing team with delivery of marketing, communication and events in the UK. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to make the Content & Events Marketing role their own and carve out their place in the business.

The Content & Events Marketing role holder will work closely with the Marketing team and Communications Manager to support across internal and external channels, organise and manage events, and support our sales teams with their external presence.

Stakeholder management, creativity and excellent organisational abilities will be key to success in this Content & Events Marketing role. Some UK travel and occasional overnight stays will be required as part of event delivery.

How You’ll Help Us Build a Confident Future (Key Responsibilities)

• Coordinate and support the planning and execution of external and internal events and awards, such as webinars, trade shows, conferences, and town halls.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of content across a variety of mediums, including presentations, video, social media updates, newsletters, and other marketing materials.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop engaging and relevant content that aligns with our brand voice and objectives.
• Manage the content calendar to ensure timely delivery of all marketing materials and event promotions.
• Assist in the creation and distribution of promotional materials for events, including invitations, agendas, and follow-up communications.
• Oversee the internal approval process to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor and report on the performance of marketing activity and events, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Help maintain and update the company's website and social media channels with fresh and engaging content.
• Support the marketing team with administrative tasks as needed.

What You Need To Succeed (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Proven experience in content creation and event coordination.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and social media platforms.
• Creative thinker with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Soft skills

• Self-starter with ability to make/contribute to recommendations, prioritise, manage and track multiple projects.
• Team player, who is able to work independently to keep projects moving.
• Ability to interface effectively with people and build strong relationships.
• Can-do spirit and ability to work and thrive in an evolving and fast paced results-driven environment.
• Strong oral and written communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.

What Can Give You An Edge (Additional Skills)

• Experience with graphic design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite.
• An interest in filming/short form video as we want to do more of this in-house.

Benefits We Offer

MetLife UK offers a range of benefits to deliver value to our employees and their families, supporting their health, wellbeing and financial security. Our flexible benefits offering provides freedom, choice, and flexibility in the way that you receive your benefits to better suit your lifestyle, meet some of your practical needs, and provide advantages in terms of tax and National Insurance savings. Our core benefits include 9% employer pension contributions with up to 4% matching available, comprehensive private medical insurance, income protection insurance, and life insurance. We offer a host of additional benefits that you can choose to buy including critical illness/dental/travel/gadget insurance, annual leave buy/sell, partner life insurance and more. All employees receive a £20 benefits allowance per month to spend on any additional benefits they select.

About MetLife

Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2024 "World's Most Admired Companies" and Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces for 2024, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by empathy, we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services.

At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!