Advertising/Marketing Assistant

JobStart Scheme; Bangor; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established accounting firm in Bangor is seeking an Advertising / Marketing Assistant. This role offers practical experience in social media marketing, content creation, and digital strategies. The successful candidate will develop social media content, design promotional materials, and analyze marketing campaigns. With flexible working hours up to 25 per week, this temporary position is ideal for individuals eager to grow their skills in a close-knit team environment. A minimum of GCSE Mathematics and English is required.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and accuracy is essential.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbally.
• Ability to learn quickly with creative thinking and ability to contribute innovative ideas.
• Minimum GCSE Mathematics and English C or Essential Skills Qualification.
• Able to demonstrate successful growth on a social media page or account.

Responsibilities

• Develop social media content for channels such as Facebook and TikTok.
• Develop and send promotional email campaigns.
• Post relevant content for target markets.
• Design eye-catching graphics and visual content.
• Develop marketing literature.
• Track, analyse and report on marketing campaign performance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Creative thinking

Basic understanding of social media

Ability to co-work effectively

Ability to manage confidential information

Experience managing social media accounts

Education

Minimum GCSE Mathematics and English C

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: NJM ACCOUNTANCY NJM Accountancy is an established accounting firm located in Bangor, Northern Ireland. Our services include accounting, book-keeping, payroll services, VAT, tax returns and financial planning. We use our extensive knowledge to provide quality solutions tailored to meet the needs of our clients and has ensured our strong reputation for delivering high quality advisory and consultancy work. As a result of our continued growth and in conjunction with Job Start, we now wish to recruit for an Advertising / Marketing Assistant to support the team and the Managing Director. This internship offers an opportunity to gain practical experience in social media marketing, develop your skills in content creation and management, and learn about digital marketing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop social media content for channels such as Facebook and TikTok.
• Develop and send promotional email campaigns.
• Post relevant content for our target markets.
• Design eye catching graphics, infographics and visual content for social media, website and other marketing channels.
• Develop marketing literature.
• Track, analyse and report on marketing campaign performance using various analytics tools.

Skills and Qualifications

• Attention to detail and accuracy is essential.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbally.
• Ability to learn quickly with creative thinking and ability to contribute innovative ideas.
• Basic understanding of social media.
• Must be able to co‑work effectively and use own initiative within a close‑knit team.
• Ability to deal with confidential information.
• Minimum GCSE Mathematics and English C or Essential Skills Qualification.
• Able to demonstrate successful growth on a social media page or account.
• Experience in managing social media business accounts.

Further Information

Working Hours: up to 25 hours per week. Flexible/Reduced Hours may be available upon approval by a Work Coach. Additional Hours may be offered depending on availability – this should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Salary: £7.55 per hour for ages 16‑17, £10.00 per hour for ages 18‑20, £12.21 per hour for ages 21 and above. Location: Bangor. Contract Type: Temporary. Weekly hours: 25. Working time: 9 am – 5 pm, Monday – Friday. Published date: 11/12/2025. Closing date: 21/01/2026.