Are you ready to unlock your potential in a new career with Oakmere?
As a growing company with ambitious plans, we’re on the lookout for outstanding individuals to join our highly motivated team.
Personal Assistant to Directors
Location: Kendal
Hours: Full-time, 08:30-17:00, Mon-Fri
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Are you a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant looking to play a key role in a dynamic and growing housebuilding business? We are seeking a professional and reliable PA to provide direct support to the Directors, helping to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day operations and strategic priorities.
About the Role: This is a varied and fast-paced role that requires exceptional organisational skills, discretion, and attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities:
• Proactive management for the Directors, providing administrative and project support.
• Organising meetings, compiling agendas, minute-taking, and following up on actions.
• Drafting and formatting correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documentation.
• Liaising with internal teams, consultants, solicitors, and external stakeholders on behalf of the Directors.
• Supporting the wider management team with ad hoc administrative tasks and projects when required.
• Support the team in developing skills to use AI effectively.
About You:
• Previous experience in a PA or Executive Assistant role supporting senior leaders, ideally within property, construction, or a fast-paced business environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, a strong communicator.
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities calmly and efficiently.
• Discreet and trustworthy, with experience handling confidential information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and comfortable working with digital systems.
• A proactive, can-do attitude with the confidence to take initiative and work independently.
What We Offer:
• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• The opportunity to be part of a respected, growing company with a strong reputation for quality.
• Competitive salary and holiday entitlement.
• Enhanced contribution pension scheme.
How to Apply:
Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to hr@oakmerehomes.com.
Digital Marketing & Content Specialist
Location: Kendal, Cumbria
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Hours: Full-time or part-time considered
Are you a skilled content creator with a flair for digital marketing? Do you have a way with words and a strategic approach to engaging audiences online? We’re looking for a Digital Marketing & Content Specialist to join our growing housebuilding company in Kendal.
About the Role:
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping our online presence and digital marketing strategy. You’ll be responsible for crafting compelling content, managing digital campaigns, and ensuring brand consistency across web, email, and social media. While some design work will be outsourced, you’ll oversee the process and ensure all materials align with our brand identity.
Key Responsibilities:
• Content Creation & Copywriting: Write and edit engaging website and portal content, email marketing campaigns, social media posts, editorials, and blog articles to enhance brand presence and customer engagement.
• Social Media Management: Plan, create, and schedule content for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other relevant platforms to increase audience interaction and brand awareness.
• Email Marketing: Develop and execute targeted email marketing campaigns using platforms like Mailchimp, ensuring strong messaging and audience segmentation.
• Brand Oversight: Work with outsourced graphic designers to ensure visual consistency and high-quality marketing materials for digital and print.
• Marketing Campaigns: Assist in planning, event promotions and executing digital marketing campaigns to support key business initiatives.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and analyse key marketing metrics, using insights to refine strategies and improve engagement.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams and external partners to align marketing efforts with business goals.
• Administrative Support: Carry out administrative tasks to support the sales/marketing team and other business departments as required
What We’re Looking For:
• Strong writing and content creation skills, with a proven ability to engage audiences across digital platforms.
• Experience managing social media platforms and digital content strategies.
• Proficiency in email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp) and a good understanding of audience segmentation.
• Good knowledge of SEO and keywords and website content management.
• A good eye for design and branding, with the ability to oversee outsourced graphic design projects.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, creative mindset with a keen interest in digital marketing trends.
• Prior experience in marketing, content writing, or digital marketing is essential.
Why Join Us?
• To be part of a growing SME in the housebuilding sector with a close-knit, supportive team.
• To have the opportunity to shape the company’s digital marketing efforts and grow within the role.
• To work in a collaborative and creative work environment.
• To enjoy opportunities for professional development.
• For a competitive salary based on experience and generous employer pension contribution.
How to Apply:
If you’re a creative and strategic digital marketer with a passion for content creation, we’d love to hear from you! Send us your CV, a short cover letter, and examples of your content writing or campaign work to hr@oakmerehomes.com.
Bricklayers Required
Kendal, Lancaster, South Lakes areas
Long term position
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Please contact Andrew Macklin, Quantity Surveyor on 07585 905 339
Site Managers and Tradesmen
We’re also always on the lookout for high quality Site Managers and Tradesmen in the areas we operate. If you would like to register your interest, please email us at admin@oakmerehomes.com.