Who are we?
CodeBase is a tech ecosystem support organisation and startup incubator that helps people build better tech startups. We help people build and grow better tech startups through community, education, and workspace.
CodeBase has created and delivers startup programmes for a number of organisations including the Scottish Government, the UK Government, Local Authorities and large corporations. We promote and facilitate collaboration in tech innovation by working with startups, scaleups, corporates, governments, academia, investors and the third sector. CodeBase also delivers scaleup and corporate programmes across industry verticals such as law, health and energy, which connect and educate corporates, startups and scaleups.
CodeBase has offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling, Aberdeen, Dundee, and Inverness, and will soon be opening a site in Dumfries.
CodeBase offers flexible workspace (hotdesking, coworking and office space), delivers expert accelerator and mentorship programmes, hosts a peer-led community for people in the startup ecosystem to meet and connect with each other, and delivers a wide range of collaborative industry-startup bridge programmes.
What are we looking for?
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Digital Marketing Executive to support our ambitious growth plans.
The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in a B2B or agency environment, with strong organisational skills and a proven ability to manage their workload effectively. You will be creative, detail-oriented, and passionate about digital marketing, with a clear and compelling style of written communication.
What will you be doing?
- Managing digital channels: oversee and optimise our digital marketing channels, including social media, SEO and PPC
- Campaign creation: build, brief and create digital marketing campaigns that align with our strategic goals
- Content management: create and upload copy and images for the website, ensuring content is engaging and on-brand
- Email marketing: design, write and send email marketing campaigns to our target audiences
- Performance reporting: provide accurate reports and analysis to clients and management to demonstrate effective ROI
- Paid activity: plan and build campaigns across paid search, paid social, video and display advertising
- SEO and keyword research: conduct keyword research and create SEO-optimised content to improve website performance
- Brand awareness: contribute to social media engagement and brand awareness campaigns to enhance our online presence
- Web analytics: use web analytics software to monitor the performance of our websites and make data-driven recommendations for improvements
- Digital PR: assist with digital PR initiatives to boost our brand’s visibility
- Industry trends: keep up-to-date with current digital trends to ensure our strategies remain cutting edge
What do we need from you?
- 3+ years in a marketing capacity within a B2B or agency environment
- Knowledge of Google Analytics and Google Ads
- Experience using content management systems
- Ability to manage own workload
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills
- Strong and clear style of written communication
- Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
Please also tell us if you have:
- Experience of optimising LinkedIn as a B2B channel (incl paid)
- Experience using HubSpot and CRM systems
- Experience using Webflow, Squarespace or WordPress
- Knowledge of Google Tag Manager
- Experience in PR or media outreach
- Experience using genAI tools for content creation
- Knowledge of graphic design tools like Canva or Adobe Suite
What will you get?
- £32k per annum
- 4 day working week (please note that this role may require out of hours working from time to time for which you will receive time off in lieu)
- 23 days holiday + 2 weeks off over Christmas and New Year (we don’t take public holidays so that you can use your holiday days for what is important to you)
- 10% employer pension contribution on Qualifying Earnings
- 12 weeks maternity or paternity leave at full pay
- Bupa private medical and dental insurance
- Income protection insurance, death in service insurance, and critical illness insurance
About the job
Work Days: This role is 28 hours a week over 4 days (day off to be decided with line manager), 9am - 5pm.
Location: Edinburgh, although travel to other hubs across Scotland may be required
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Permanent
How do you apply?
Our mission is ‘startups for everyone’, and that means everyone. Tech has global and multicultural reach. We strongly believe that diversity is vital in every part of life, including business, and that no one should be held back by their background or culture. It is our responsibility to ensure that our team and our community reflects this by being diverse, inclusive, equal and fair. If this resonates with you, then we want to hear from you.
The Process
We hire by posting a job description on our website and other online job boards, asking applicants to complete an application form with specific role-related questions, and to submit a tailored CV. Initial shortlisting is done by anonymised application form. When we shortlist we give people a chance and overlook less than perfect academic performance or gaps on CVs, as we know that structural inequalities, mental health challenges and family considerations can be unfairly held against people. We conduct a panel interview and a task as part of our interview process. Successful candidates start a 3–6 month probationary period where we encourage open communication to ensure that we do everything we can to set you up to succeed in the role.
Key Dates and Links
The closing date for this role is Monday 7th October at 9am , with interviews scheduled for the week commencing 14th October . To apply for the role, follow the instructions on our website
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