Digital Marketing Assistant

Ashfords LLP; Exeter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing program

Diversity groups

Charity fundraising

Job summary

Ashfords LLP is seeking a Digital Marketing Assistant for our Exeter office to join a busy Marketing and Client Development team. You will help manage the firm’s digital presence, update content on the website, and contribute to social media campaigns to engage clients and prospects.

You will work across the full digital marketing mix, gaining experience in analytics, advertising, and multimedia content, while developing specialist skills in areas of interest within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a digital marketing role or a relevant marketing qualification.
• Strong B2B copywriting skills with ability to simplify complex information.
• Experience in website management and using CMS platforms.
• Experience running social media channels, preferably LinkedIn and Instagram.
• Experience using design software such as Adobe Creative Suite and Canva.
• Knowledge of digital analytics tools to support campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver the firm's digital marketing activity.
• Manage and update the company website.
• Create and publish social media content.
• Support campaigns including digital advertising, analytics, video and podcast production.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Client Development teams to strengthen brand presence.

Skills

Copywriting

CMS platforms

Social media management

Analytics

Graphic design

Education

Marketing qualification

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Google Analytics

Job description

We are looking for a Digital Marketing Assistant to join our Exeter office on a full-time and permanent basis.

Our Marketing and Client Development team supports the firm's full range of internal and external communications. They ensure marketing and communication activities are engaging, targeted and aligned with the firm's strategy and business objectives.

As a Digital Marketing Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting and delivering the firm's digital marketing activity. You'll have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects that contribute directly to the firm's growth and brand profile, including managing and updating our website, social media content creation, digital advertising, analytics, and video and podcast production.

Working closely with colleagues across the Marketing team and wider business, you'll help ensure Ashfords maintains a best-in-class digital presence, creating engaging content and supporting campaigns that connect with existing and prospective clients.

This is a varied role that offers the opportunity to work across the full digital marketing mix while developing specialist skills in areas that interest you. You'll be encouraged to explore new opportunities and continue developing your expertise as part of a supportive and collaborative team.

Who you are

You will ideally have previous experience in a digital marketing role or hold a relevant marketing qualification. The successful candidate will be a confident content creator with excellent B2B copywriting skills, able to turn complex information into engaging and accessible online content. You will have experience in website management and using CMS platforms, as well as running social media channels, preferably LinkedIn and Instagram.

You will also be passionate about graphic design and content creation, with experience using design software such as Adobe Creative Suite and Canva. You'll have a creative mindset and an up-to-date understanding of digital marketing trends and best practice, alongside knowledge of digital analytics tools, including Google Analytics, to support the delivery of effective marketing campaigns aligned with business objectives.

At Ashfords, we believe in more than just doing great work - we believe in building a great place to work.

When you join us, you become part of a team where everything we do is underpinned by our four core values: Be Open, Think Team, Make a Difference and Always Grow. These values shape who we are and how we work - they guide our decisions, influence our culture, and drive the way we support our people, clients and communities.

With a clear focus on innovation, community involvement, and supporting a healthy work-life balance, we are committed to building an environment where our people can have a rewarding and meaningful career.

Whilst we recognise that every career journey is unique, we will be ambitious for you, giving you the tools, trust, and opportunities to develop your career, your way.

Our goal? To help you realise your full potential as part of a forward-thinking team.

Our offer

We know that our people are at the heart of everything we do – and that’s why we’re committed to supporting your wellbeing, growth and work-life balance.

Beyond our benefits package, you’ll be encouraged, no matter what your role or career level, to get involved in our Responsible Business programme, where you’ll support initiatives such as charity fundraising, environmental causes and our employee led diversity and inclusion groups.

You can find out more about our benefits by visiting the Reward & Wellbeing page on our website.

What’s next?

Our recruitment process typically involves two stages, which are designed not only to explore your skills and experience but also to give you a real insight into what it’s like to work at Ashfords. Throughout the process, our dedicated Talent Attraction team will be here to support you every step of the way.

We believe that building a firm with a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences drives innovation and strengthens our teams, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

To support your growth, we offer ongoing training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential – so even if you don’t feel you match all the requirements of the job role, we’d still love to hear from you.

At Ashfords, we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.