Digital Assistant

Action Together; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Growth Company’s Marketing Manchester team is seeking a Digital Assistant to support the development of digital channels and the delivery of digital content, campaigns and activity. This hybrid role requires at least one day per week in our Manchester office.

Key duties include planning and delivering digital marketing across websites, social media and email; creating engaging written, visual and video content; managing digital platforms; gathering content and data with internal teams;

Qualifications

• Ability to write engaging content for a range of digital channels.
• Experience using content management systems and email marketing platforms.
• Knowledge of Google Analytics and how data informs activity.
• Strong IT skills including MS Office.
• Basic knowledge of HTML and digital publishing principles.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of digital marketing across websites, social media and email.
• Create, edit and publish engaging written, visual and video content for diverse audiences.
• Assist with day-to-day management of Marketing Manchester’s digital platforms, ensuring content remains accurate and up-to-date.
• Gather content and data by working with internal teams, stakeholders and partner organisations.
• Support production of digital performance reports through data collection and analysis.
• Ensure sustainable destination practices are considered in digital activity and campaigns.

Skills

Content writing

CMS experience

Email marketing

Image editing

Video editing

Google Analytics

MS Office

HTML basics

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Tools

Content management systems

Email marketing platforms

Image editing software

Video editing software

Job description

The Growth Company’s (GC) Marketing Manchester team have a fantastic career opportunity for a Digital Assistant to join a creative Digital Team tosupport the development of digital channels, and the delivery of digital content, campaigns, and activity.

At Marketing Manchester, we promote Greater Manchester nationally and internationally as a leading place to visit, invest, meet, and study. We work to raise the profile of the region through targeted marketing campaigns, major events, and strong partnerships. We support the visitor economy by attracting tourists and high-profile conferences, while collaborating with businesses and stakeholders to showcase the region’s unique strengths and opportunities. Through everything we do, we aim to drive economic growth and enhance Manchester’s global reputation.

This role is Hybrid working at least one day per week in our Manchester office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the planning and delivery of digital marketing activity across websites, social media channels and email marketing platforms.
• Create, edit and publish engaging written, visual and video content tailored to a variety of audiences.
• Assist with the day-to-day management of Marketing Manchester’s digital platforms, ensuring content remains accurate, accessible and up to date.
• Gather content and data by working closely with internal teams, stakeholders and partner organisations.
• Support the production of digital performance reports through the collection, analysis and interpretation of website, email and social media data.
• Ensure sustainable destination practices are considered throughout digital activity and campaign delivery.

About You:

• A creative communicator with a passion for Manchester and promoting the city-region through engaging digital content.
• Comfortable working collaboratively with colleagues, partners and stakeholders while also managing tasks independently.
• Confident when communicating with people at all levels, both face to face and over the telephone.
• Proactive, organised and able to prioritise workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Keen to learn, show initiative and contribute positively to a supportive team environment.

Skills Required:

• Ability to write engaging, platform-appropriate content for a range of digital channels.
• Experience using content management systems, email marketing platforms, image editing and video editing software.
• Knowledge of Google Analytics and an understanding of how digital performance data can be used to inform activity.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Basic knowledge of HTML and digital content publishing principles.
• Experience of working with stakeholders, partnerships and organisations across the public and private sectors.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to understand stakeholder requirements and deliver activity that meets agreed objectives.

We are currently unable to provide sponsorship for work permits or visas. Therefore, we can only consider candidates who already have the legal right to work in the UK.

Artificial intelligence can assist you during the application process, but every example and statement you include must be honest, accurate, and based on your own real experiences. If plagiarism is detected, meaning you present someone else’s ideas or experiences, or AI‑generated content, as your own, your application may be withdrawn, and internal applicants could face disciplinary action.

At GC, safeguarding the welfare of all individuals including vulnerable adults and young people is a top priority, and we expect all staff to uphold this standard. All appointments follow Safer Recruitment Procedures, including a DBS check carried out by Due Diligence Limited (DDC Ltd), at no cost to the successful candidate.

Please note: It is a legal offence to apply for a role involving regulated activity if you are on the Barred List.

We are committed to increasing workforce diversity and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria and either have a disability or are from a diverse ethnic community.

If this applies to you, you can request consideration under this scheme during the application process. Your request will be shared only with the Hiring Manager and Internal Recruitment Team.

We also aim to make our recruitment process inclusive and accessible. If you need reasonable adjustments or have any general enquiries at any stage or the recruitment process, please [e-mail] or call us on 0161 237 4447.

• Meeting the hiring manager or touring the venue in advance.
• Extra time for tasks.
• Interview questions shared beforehand.
• Accessibility software or equipment for assessments.

We’re proud to support theBan the Boxcampaign, which helps people with convictions access job opportunities. As part of this, we’ve removed questions about convictions from the initial application stage.

Key information

• Employer: The Growth Company
• Locations: Manchester
• Role Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: Full-Time

More about this role

• Closing Date: Friday 18th September 2026 at 12:00pm
• Closing Time: 12pm
• Contact Name: Destiny
• Flexible Working Options: Remote Working
• Would You Consider A Job Share For The Role?: Yes