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This is a remote position.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and digitally confident Marketing Assistant to join our Marketing team on a fixed-term contract during one of our busiest periods of the year.

Working closely with our Brand Manager, you will provide hands-on support across a wide variety of marketing activities, helping to keep projects moving, content organised, campaigns on track and marketing operations running smoothly.

This role is ideal for a recent marketing graduate or someone with up to two years' marketing experience who is eager to gain practical experience in a fast-paced B2B environment. You'll have the opportunity to learn from an experienced marketing team while making a meaningful contribution from day one.

 
Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities outlined below are indicative of the role and may evolve in accordance with business needs.    

Marketing & Campaign Support

·       Assist with the execution of marketing campaigns across multiple channels.

·       Support the coordination of marketing projects and day-to-day activities.

·       Help maintain project timelines, task lists and marketing trackers.

·       Assist with campaign rollouts and follow-up activities.

 
Content & Social Media

·       Schedule social media content using Hootsuite or similar platforms.

·       Assist with creating and uploading content across digital platforms.

·       Help maintain content calendars and posting schedules.

·       Monitor social media engagement and escalate enquiries where required.

 
Website & Digital Support

·       Assist with basic website content updates.

·       Perform quality checks on website pages, links and content.

·       Support SEO-related activities and online content improvements.

 
Research & Marketing Administration

·       Conduct research on industry trends, competitors and marketing opportunities.

·       Assist with sourcing information for blogs, campaigns and presentations.

·       Maintain accurate marketing trackers, spreadsheets and reporting information.

·       Support general marketing administration and documentation.

 
Creative & Operational Support

·       Assist with updating marketing collateral and presentations.

·       Coordinate with internal teams and external suppliers where required.

·       Provide general administrative support to the Brand Manager and Marketing team.

Requirements

Requirements

·       Diploma or Degree in Marketing, Communications, Brand Management or a related field (completed or currently studying final year).

·       Up to 2 years' marketing experience (internships and practical work experience will be considered).

·       Strong written and verbal communication skills.

·       Good organisational and administrative skills.

·       Comfortable using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

·       Familiarity with Canva and social media platforms.

·       Comfortable learning and using digital marketing tools.

·       High attention to detail.

·       Able to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities.

·       Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

Experience or exposure to any of the following would be advantageous:

·       Canva

·       Hootsuite or other scheduling platforms

·       HubSpot or Salesforce

·       Basic CMS/website editing

·       Email marketing platforms

·       Google Workspace

·       AI tools such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot

·       Basic understanding of SEO and digital marketing

Core Competencies

·       Strong organisational skills

·       Attention to detail

·       Initiative and willingness to learn

·       Effective communication

·       Teamwork and collaboration

·       Accountability

·       Adaptability

·       Time management

·       Digital confidence

·       Problem-solving

·       Customer-focused mindset