Junior Marketing Assistant

Major Recruitment Oldbury; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Marketing Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will support various marketing activities, including digital campaigns, event coordination, and content creation. Working closely with colleagues across different regions, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience and contribute to engaging marketing efforts. This role offers hybrid options post-probation, ideal for those eager to grow their career in marketing.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent experience in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Some experience or strong interest in digital marketing.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and marketing tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating and scheduling newsletters for web stores and brands.
• Support the creation and distribution of press releases.
• Research and identify new content creators and influencers.
• Assist with scheduling, promoting, and organizing webinars.
• Help create engaging posts and manage social media channels.

Skills

Digital marketing

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Creativity

Education

Degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Mailchimp

Meta Business Suite

Job description

Major Recruitment Oldbury are delighted to be recruiting exclusively for our client that are based on the outskirts of Quinton who are seeking a Marketing Assistant to support their marketing team in delivering engaging campaigns. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in marketing. You will gain hands‑on experience across digital marketing, social media, influencer outreach, content creation, and event coordination. You'll work closely with colleagues across different regions and help ensure our marketing activities run smoothly and consistently. Hybrid options are available upon completion of your probation period.

Duties and tasks will include:

Newsletters

Assist with creating and scheduling newsletters for web stores and brands.

Help prepare newsletters for resellers and press contacts.

Keep email contact lists up to date and organised.

Press & Communications

Support the creation and distribution of press releases for product news and launches.

Help coordinate product samples and track media coverage.

Influencer Marketing

Research and identify new content creators, influencers, and brand ambassadors.

Support influencer partnerships, including communication, affiliate scheme, product send-outs, and activity tracking.

Webinars & Events

Assist with scheduling, promoting, and organising webinars across key markets.

Help coordinate event logistics and follow up with simple performance reports.

Social Media & Advertising

Support the management of social media channels across our brands

Help create engaging posts and respond to customer comments and messages.

Assist with basic advertising tasks, such as setting up and tracking Facebook ads.

Additional Responsibilities

Help prepare monthly marketing and campaign performance reports.

Assist with translations and localisation projects.

Work closely with team members across the UK and international markets to ensure smooth delivery of marketing activities.

Candidates welcome to apply for the role will have the following:

• A degree or equivalent experience in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Some experience or strong interest in digital marketing (e.g., internships, university projects, or personal content creation).
• Familiarity with social media platforms and tools like Mailchimp or Meta Business Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Creative mindset with enthusiasm for learning new marketing techniques.
• Team player with a proactive and positive attitude.