Why Choose AECOM?
AECOM is a premier, fully integrated professional and technical services firm positioned to design, build, finance and operate infrastructure assets around the world for public- and private-sector clients. With nearly 100,000 employees – including architects, engineers, designers, planners, scientists and management and construction services professionals – serving clients in over 150 countries around the world, AECOM is ranked as the #1 engineering design firm by revenue in Engineering News-Record magazine’s annual industry rankings, and has been recognized by Fortune magazine as a World’s Most Admired Company. The firm is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, oil and gas, water, high-rise buildings and government. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering customized and creative solutions that meet the needs of clients’ projects. A Fortune 500 firm, AECOM companies, including URS Corporation and Hunt Construction Group, have annual revenue of approximately $19 billion. More information on AECOM and its services can be found at NA.
About the Business Line
AECOM Shared Services
We support our employees globally by coordinating and managing the day-to-day operations of General Accounting, Human Resources, Administration, Marketing and Information Technology. We pride ourselves on ensuring we deliver the best customer service possible to our people while building trust and relationships with all of our constituents.
Job Summary
This role would suit a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual at Graduate or Graduate 1 level with a desire to develop a career in the field of marketing and business development. The successful candidate will have excellent writing abilities, and will have a keen eye for detail. They will have good communication and time management/organisational skills and be willing to learn and develop new skills as part of their role. Previous experience in a marketing or business development role is desirable, but not essential.
The Marketing and Communications Assistant will be expected to support the Strategy and Growth team in a range of marketing, communications, business development/sales, bidding and tender interview presentation activities. The post holder will report to the Africa Marketing and Communications Lead on a day-to-day basis, and to the Business Unit lead for business development and stakeholder relations. The assistant will be responsible for coordinating all executive administrative activities within the Strategy Growth and Business Development departments. The successful candidate will handle details of a confidential and critical nature, and must function efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced professional environment.
Assist in the preparation and coordination of marketing collateral (brochures, newsletters, etc);
Assist in the coordination of events (both in-house and external including seminars, conferences), as well as managing each event budget;
Collate/produce CVs, case studies, project lists, project data sheets, etc (including obtaining photographic images where required);
Assist with providing client-specific content for presentations and collateral;
Assist with obtaining information for client and/or market research;
Assist with proofreading/review of all kinds of documentation;
Assist with sourcing corporate data – including liaison with other in-house teams such as HR, finance, legal, etc where required;
Respond to ad hoc Marketing/Business Development queries;
Support the Marketing Manager where required with organisational/losistical tasks and administration of marketing and business development activity. Personal attributes and skills required:
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with a collaborative working style.
The initiative and personal commitment to manage multiple projects and details concurrently, follow up, and bring tasks and projects to full completion.
Organisational and administrative skills, including the ability to complete varied work tasks on schedule, and direct team work; the proven ability to manage documents.
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum of two years of related experience.
Excellent spoken and written English (mother tongue or bi-lingual level fluency is essential).
Preferred Qualifications
Diploma qualified (minimum 2:1 level, either a marketing or business degree or working towards a similar qualification is desirable).
What We Offer
AECOM is a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people. It’s a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world’s most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects worldwide. It’s a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people. It’s what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.