Contract Marketing Communications Assistant - 6 months

Itchyfeet Recruitment Agency; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Itchyfeet is seeking a Marketing Communications Assistant for a 6-month fixed-term contract to gain hands-on experience in digital communications, content management, and campaign delivery within a professional services environment. You will support daily communications activities across service lines, ensuring accurate publication of content and cohesive management of digital channels.

The role involves updating websites, publishing content, drafting social media posts, asset management,

Qualifications

• Interest in developing a career in communications, marketing, or digital content.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong proofreading skills.
• Comfortable working with digital platforms and eager to learn new systems.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Team-oriented, with a willingness to support colleagues across various activities.
• Proactive approach, taking pride in delivering high-quality work.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications and confidence in working with technology.
• Experience using content management systems (e.g., Umbraco).
• Experience managing or scheduling social media content.
• Experience updating websites or digital content.
• A marketing, communications, or business-related qualification.

Responsibilities

• Upload, format, and publish articles, news, deal announcements, and other content across digital channels.
• Update website content and maintain online information via content management systems.
• Assist in the end-to-end publication process, including asset management, metadata, approvals, and content schedules.
• Maintain content calendars, campaign trackers, and publication schedules.
• Draft and schedule approved social media content.
• Support the production of marketing collateral using design and content creation platforms.
• Coordinate content translations and manage multilingual content updates.
• Proofread, format, and conduct quality assurance checks on digital and printed communications materials.
• Gather and maintain marketing assets, including biographies, photography, logos, and imagery.
• Collate campaign, website, and social media data to aid reporting and performance tracking.
• Coordinate routine supplier requests to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Provide general administrative support to the Communications team as needed.

Skills

Content management

Social media management

Proofreading

Umbraco CMS

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Marketing/communications or business degree

Tools

Umbraco CMS

Job description

Our client is seeking a Marketing Communications Assistant for a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for individuals at the beginning of their marketing career to acquire valuable, hands-on experience in digital communications, content management, and campaign delivery within a professional services environment. As part of the Communications team, you will assist in the execution of daily communications activities across various service lines, ensuring accurate publication of content, efficient campaign delivery, and cohesive management of digital channels.

Job Duties:

• Upload, format, and publish articles, news, deal announcements, and other content across digital channels.
• Update website content and maintain online information via content management systems.
• Assist in the end-to-end publication process, including asset management, metadata, approvals, and content schedules.
• Maintain content calendars, campaign trackers, and publication schedules.
• Draft and schedule approved social media content.
• Support the production of marketing collateral using design and content creation platforms.
• Coordinate content translations and manage multilingual content updates.
• Proofread, format, and conduct quality assurance checks on digital and printed communications materials.
• Gather and maintain marketing assets, including biographies, photography, logos, and imagery.
• Collate campaign, website, and social media data to aid reporting and performance tracking.
• Coordinate routine supplier requests to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Provide general administrative support to the Communications team as needed.

Job Requirements:

• Interest in developing a career in communications, marketing, or digital content.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong proofreading skills.
• Comfortable working with digital platforms and eager to learn new systems.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Team-oriented, with a willingness to support colleagues across various activities.
• Proactive approach, taking pride in delivering high-quality work.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications and confidence in working with technology.
• Experience using content management systems (e.g., Umbraco).
• Experience managing or scheduling social media content.
• Experience updating websites or digital content.
• A marketing, communications, or business-related qualification.

What You'll Love:

Our client is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees feel valued and respected. They aim to ensure an equitable recruitment process for everyone, welcoming applications from diverse backgrounds and communities. Opportunities for professional development abound, and you can expect a supportive atmosphere as you learn and grow in your role.