At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.
Your role in the team
We have a year-in-industry opportunity in our Marketing and Communications Team for students, starting in Summer 2025.
The Marketing and Communications Placement will utilise internal communications, event management, external marketing, marketing analytics and social media platforms to support a busy team providing a range of services to all employees across Northern Ireland.
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This is a great opportunity for an undergraduate who wants experience of all elements of the marketing mix - such as social media, website management, other digital communications, print communications, photography, event management and PR.
The successful candidate will take on a range of key activities to aid in the smooth running of the team.
- Help implement marketing and communications plans and strategy to meet the company's objectives in relation to recruitment marketing, internal communication, and employee engagement.
- Ideation and creation of content for Allstate NI's online presence - website and social media platforms.
- Organization and co-ordination of Town Halls, Intranet & SharePoint sites, employee newsletters, events across our 2 sites and external promotion of company activities.
- Monitor and report on all digital marketing activities, continuously identifying opportunities for growth and improvement.
- Assist with the delivery of internal and external events, conferences and exhibitions.
- Competitor analysis.
- Conduct market research.
- Work closely with our Graphic Design team in the creation of promotional material.
- Liaising with suppliers to develop and order marketing merchandise and manage inventory.
So, what are the essential criteria to apply?
- All candidates must evidence an existing right to work in the UK'
- On course to complete second year of a Marketing or Communications degree course by the end of June 2025 with a 2:1.
- Please include a full list of module marks from your first year, and any current year to date. Failure to do so will result in the withdrawal of application.
We also have some desirable criteria
Experience in the following:
- Managing social media platforms
- Event management
- Content creation, web, blog, video, etc.
- Search Engine Optimisation [SEO]
- Email marketing and other digital marketing tools
- Familiarity with social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn & TikTok)
**Should we receive an unprecedented level of applications, we reserve the right to heighten our shortlisting criteria.
Job Posting End Date: Friday 14th February 2025
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Joining our team isn't just a job - it's an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. And one where you can impact the future for the greater good.
You'll do all this in a flexible environment that embraces connection and belonging. And with the recognition of several inclusivity and diversity awards, we've proven that Allstate empowers everyone to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live.
Good Hands. Greater Together.
What we offer
As Digital DNA's Workplace of the Year 2020 & 2022 winners, we offer a generous benefits package that includes flexible annual leave entitlement, dental and healthcare insurance, an attractive pension package and discounts on gym memberships, public transport and parking.
Allstate invests heavily in your development, as an employee you will have access to multiple world-class learning platforms and courses from our award-winning in-house Learning & Development team.
We pride ourselves in providing clear career paths and opportunities for internal mobility allowing you to further develop within the organisation.
We encourage a better work life balance and you'll have the opportunity to apply for various flexible working arrangements.
Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities
Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants. This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit.
Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position.
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