Marketing Assistant

JobStart Scheme; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Belfast is seeking a proactive Marketing Assistant for a temporary position to assist in delivering marketing campaigns and managing content. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and a strong communicator, with a good understanding of social media platforms. This role offers up to 25 hours of work per week at a competitive salary ranging from £7.55 to £12.21 per hour, based on age.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to create engaging copy for marketing materials.
• Experience with social media scheduling and posting.
• Ability to monitor performance data and report on campaign outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and delivery of marketing campaigns.
• Create and schedule social media content across platforms.
• Write and edit copy for marketing materials and newsletters.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Good understanding of social media platforms

Organised and detail-oriented

Confident user of Microsoft Office

Analytical mindset

Proactive approach to problem-solving

Strong team player

Tools

Canva

Buffer

Meta Business Suite

Job description

We are looking for a proactive and organised Marketing Assistant to support our marketing activity over a six-month period. This role will help deliver campaigns, manage content, and provide day-to-day support to ensure smooth delivery of projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and delivery of marketing campaigns.
• Create and schedule social media content across platforms.
• Write and edit copy for marketing materials, newsletters, and website updates.
• Support with event coordination and promotional activities.
• Monitor and report on campaign performance and engagement.
• Carry out general administrative and marketing support tasks as required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create clear, engaging copy for different channels.
• Good understanding of social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok, with experience scheduling and posting content.
• Organised and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and familiar with design or scheduling tools such as Canva, Buffer or Meta Business Suite.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to monitor performance data and produce simple reports on campaign outcomes.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving with a willingness to take initiative and learn new skills quickly.
• Strong team player with good interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across teams and with external partners.

Working Hours and Application Information

Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy details: Salary £7.55- £12.21 per hour, depending on age. Contract Type: Temporary. Weekly hours: 25. Closing date: 14/11/2025.