Marketing and New Business Executive

JOIN OUR JOURNEY

Medialab is the UK’s leading independent media agency, and one of the fastest growing in the industry. We’re a media agency that’s made differently: purpose-led, data-driven, founder-run and proudly independent.

Our entrepreneurial spirit means success is rewarded and there are no limits to what you can achieve, which our employees agree with, evidenced by being a Campaign ‘Best Place to work’ for the last 5 years in a row, Campaign's Independent Agency of the Year 2024 and The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025. We are IPA Effectiveness accredited, an IPA People-First agency and widely awarded including a double-gold at the 2024 IPA Effectiveness Awards for our work with Laithwaites.

Our independence means we can focus 100% on doing the right thing to secure success for our clients and our brilliant people. We work with a wide variety of clients including Hovis, Sharps Bedrooms, SunLife, Standard Life, Laithwaites Wine, EMMA Mattresses, Save the Children, Mind, Guide Dogs, , Alzheimer’s Society, RNLI and Clearscore.

OUR VALUES

• Commit to Doing the Right Thing (Act with integrity and accountability)
• Help People Flourish (Invest in people)
• Dig Deeper to Understand Better (Data driven curiosity)

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

Working at Medialab comeswith lots of perks including all the usual things you would expect, such as a competitive salary package, pension, season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, weekly social events and big summer / end of year parties.

On top of that, we offer extra benefits, which make life at Medialab even more rewarding:

• Time to Unwind – 22 days holiday (+ Christmas holiday closure), birthday & mental health day off, holiday buying scheme, flexi-hours and work abroad scheme.
• Hybrid Working – Balance between home and office. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements from the commencement of employment.
  Career Growth – A meritocratic approach to progression with quarterly reviews, CPD Platinum accredited training, mentoring and leadership support.
• Health & Wellbeing – Private medical insurance, health cash plan, gym discounts, wellbeing apps Mental Health First Aiders and unlimited free professional counselling.
• Supporting Families – Enhanced parental leave, flexible working and life assurance.
• Giving Back – Paid charity days and sustainability initiatives.
• Perks & Rewards – Retail discounts, long-service trips and an unforgettable team culture.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE

We are looking for a Marketing & New Business Executive to join our Business Development team at Medialab. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone starting their career in marketing or new business, looking to develop their skills in a fast-paced, supportive agency environment.

You will report into the Senior Business Development Executive and work closely with the wider team. You’ll play an important supporting role in helping to raise the profile of the agency and contribute to new business growth, while developing hands-on experience across marketing, communications and new business activity.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Marketing & Communication:

• Help draft and schedule content for Medialab’s social media platforms – LinkedIn and Instagram – with support from the team.
• Assist in updating marketing collateral and team assets (e.g. case studies, presentation slides, video content)
• Support website content updates and asset uploads.
• Ensure consistency with brand guidelines across materials, with guidance from the team.
• Assist in organising internal and external events.
• Support reporting on marketing activity (e.g. social stats, email performance)
• Assist with internal communication initiatives.
• Contribute to Medialab’s visual communication using tools such as Canva and the Adobe Creative Suite.

New Business:

• Assist in preparing for new business pitches – including presentation formatting, logistical requirements, and compiling documents.
• Conduct background research on prospective clients and markets.
• Help monitor and summarise competitor activity for team use.
• Keep our HubSpot CRM system up to date with client and new business contacts and activity.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR:

• A keen interest in marketing, communications, and business development.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks.
• A proactive and enthusiastic attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Experience with tools like Canva, HubSpot or Adobe Creative Suite platforms.
• Any prior experience in a marketing, communications, or business development setting (including internships) is beneficial, but not required.