Marketing Assistant

PWS; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Marketing Assistant to join their dynamic team in Plymouth. This role offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a collaborative environment where creativity thrives. You will manage social media accounts, create engaging content, and support various marketing initiatives aimed at enhancing brand visibility. With a commitment to employee development, this company fosters a culture of innovation and empowerment, ensuring you can grow your skills while contributing to exciting projects. If you are eager to make an impact in the marketing field, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Employee discount

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• 1+ years in marketing or communications role.
• Degree or diploma in marketing or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and update social media accounts and websites.
• Write compelling copy for various marketing materials.
• Conduct market research to support marketing strategy.

Skills

Marketing Principles

Communication Skills

Social Media Management

Content Writing

Research Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Marketing

GCSE Level 4 in English

Tools

Adobe Express

HubSpot

Google Analytics

WordPress

Geckoboard

Google Tag Manager

Cognism

Job description

About the Job:

Are you passionate about marketing and looking for an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a collaborative and creative environment?

If you’re a Marketing Assistant or have experience in marketing and communications, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our growing team.

If successful, you will play a key role within the Marketing department, supporting the delivery of our marketing strategy and ensuring the PWS brand continues to grow across multiple channels.

About Protective Wear Supplies:

PWS is on a mission to become the number one workwear and PPE provider in the UK.

With offices based in the ocean city of Plymouth, Protective Wear Supplies (PWS) provides safety and workwear to thousands of customers across the UK. PWS has also developed a growing range of own-brand products which aim to be industry disrupters in their market.

Our team is at the heart of our business and is integral to our success. We work hard to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and empowerment.

How we will support you:

At PWS, our managers and supervisors actively work with their team to ensure every member feels supported and valued through dedicated and regular performance and development reviews. We truly believe in developing and championing our staff and are committed to helping every individual reach their full potential.

Your typical day will look like:

• Managing and updating PWS’ LinkedIn account, creating engaging social media posts using Adobe Express or similar.
• Maintaining and updating PWS websites with fresh content and product updates.
• Managing monthly email signature campaigns using Adobe and Microsoft Exclaimer.
• Writing compelling copy for social posts, e-shots, blogs, case studies, promotional material, proposals, and reports, aligned with our tone of voice.
• Scheduling and sending newsletters and transactional emails via HubSpot.
• Conducting competitor, industry, product, market, and customer research, reporting findings to support marketing strategy.
• Generating and qualifying Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs) using Cognism and other data sources; compiling and maintaining lead lists to support the telemarketing team.
• Tracking and reporting marketing KPIs, updating metrics via Geckoboard, GA4, and Google Tag Manager.
• Coordinating product photo shoots and taking photography (ghost mannequin and lifestyle) using DSLR and studio equipment.
• Providing general administrative support to the marketing team.

You will have:

• Degree or diploma in Traditional/Digital Marketing (or related field).
• A basic knowledge of marketing principles and strategies.
• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including proofreading.
• Experience editing websites (WordPress or similar).
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• 1+ years working in a marketing role is desirable.

You will be:

• Confident.
• Creative, with a strong eye for detail.
• A team player.
• A problem solver.
• An excellent communicator.
• Keen to learn.
• Reliable and committed.
• Driven and enthusiastic.

For a full job description or to find out more about the role, please get in touch.

If you are excited by this opportunity to join our team, it’d be great to hear from you.

Please apply via Indeed, or send your CV, covering letter and portfolio (optional) to [e-mail]. We’d love to learn more about you.

Job Type: Full-time

Reporting to: Marketing & Graphic Design Coordinator

Benefits:

• Company pension scheme
• Employee discount
• Free on-site parking

Schedule:

• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 4.30pm

Education:

• GCSE Level 4 (C) or above in English Language and Literature
• Degree or diploma in Marketing or related field