Digital Marketing Assistant

Surrey County Council; Haywards Heath; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government body is seeking a Digital Marketing Assistant to create and manage digital campaigns, develop engaging content, and support marketing strategies. The position offers flexibility with hybrid working arrangements and requires strong skills in SEO, PPC, and content creation. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience with CMS platforms and tools like Adobe Creative Suite. Join our team to help make a genuine impact through outdoor learning initiatives.

Benefits

Annual leave allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Carers leave

Lifestyle discounts

Learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Experience with CMS platforms and tools like Adobe Creative Suite or Canva.
• Strong B2B and B2C marketing background.
• Skilled in SEO, PPC, analytics, and social media marketing.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects from start to finish.
• Detail-focused, creative, and resourceful.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage digital marketing campaigns across channels.
• Develop engaging content for our website, email newsletters, and social media.
• Maintain and update our website using CMS platforms.
• Drive SEO, PPC, and conversion optimisation strategies.

Skills

CMS platforms

Adobe Creative Suite

SEO

PPC

analytics

social media marketing

excellent copywriting

communication skills

Job description

Overview

The starting salary for this role is £16.33 per hour with an additional £2.45 per hour holiday entitlement. This is a zero hour bank contract, working flexibly depending upon the needs of our projects, your skills and availability.

Are you a digital-savvy marketeer ready to make a genuine impact?

Join Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD) – a passionate organisation transforming lives through outdoor learning. This is your opportunity to assist in the shaping of our online presence of a dynamic, growing service with a strong social mission as a Digital Marketing Assistant. This role is based in Mickleham, Dorking and hybrid working will be considered.

Rewards and Benefits

• Annual leave allowance
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Carers leave and volunteering days dependant on agreed working hours
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About The Team

At SOLD, we specialise in delivering outdoor learning experiences that build confidence, teamwork, and personal growth. We work with:

• Schools
• Youth and additional needs and disability groups
• Young adults
• Children aged 5–13 through our holiday and weekend programmes

We operate across three outdoor centres, have an outreach team, and even a canal boat, providing exciting hands-on learning right across Surrey.

About The Role

We’re looking for motivated and creative Digital Marketing Assistants to lead on digital campaigns, content creation, and website development. You'll help us grow our presence, reach new audiences, and support SOLD’s income and engagement targets – all while promoting our mission, values, and brand.

You’ll be part of a small but mighty marketing team, working on both B2B and B2C campaigns, and taking ownership of projects that raise awareness and drive results.

We are looking for new staff who will:

• Create and manage digital marketing campaigns across channels
• Develop engaging content for our website, email newsletters, and social media
• Maintain and update our website using CMS platforms
• Drive SEO, PPC, and conversion optimisation strategies
• Use analytics tools (Google Analytics, Site Improve) to track and improve performance
• Support the marketing team with wider comms and creative projects

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered for shortlisting for these positions, you will be able to evidence a number of the following skills in your application:

• Experience with CMS platforms and tools like Adobe Creative Suite or Canva
• Strong B2B and B2C marketing background
• Skilled in SEO, PPC, analytics, and social media marketing
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects from start to finish
• Excellent copywriting and communication skills
• Detail-focused, creative, and resourceful
• A team player who can also thrive working independently

Application Questions

To apply, alongside your CV, you will be asked to answer the following questions:

• Please tell us what experience and knowledge you have that would be beneficial for this role.
• What has been your most successful campaign that you have worked on and why? How did you contribute to this campaign?

Contact Us

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

For an informal discussion please email [e-mail] to arrange a convenient time to catch up.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 23/09/2025 with interviews to follow.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas. Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils.

Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council

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The Surrey Way behaviours are a guide that supports our council to work together effectively and deliver our best for our customers and communities, and for each other. Discover more about our behaviours.

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.