Marketing Assistant

RecFest UK; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events company is seeking a Marketing Assistant to support their marketing team in delivering industry-leading events. This hybrid role involves content creation for social media, assisting in email campaigns, and providing event support. Ideal for someone starting their career, it offers the chance to develop crucial skills in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in marketing and events, especially within Talent Acquisition.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating and scheduling content for social media channels.
• Support email marketing campaigns, including list segmentation.
• Manage databases and assist with event logistics.

Skills

Passion for Marketing & Events

Organisation & Detail

Communication

Technical Aptitude

Team Player

Adaptable

Proactive Learner

Tools

Microsoft Office

CMS

Email marketing platforms

Job description

Company Description

About us

Story makers | Experiential innovators | Community builders

We are an award-winning, industry-leading events company that specialises in full-scale Festival Experiences and bespoke Leadership events, focused within the Talent Acquisition industry globally, with events in Europe, Middle East, and the US, and more to come.

Our goal is to raise the profile of TA and empower those who make a difference. With a community-centred brand at our core, we stay connected to the industry and have extensive experience in creating premier event experiences.

Job Description

This is a hybrid role with one day per week in the office (Canterbury).

Job Purpose:

The Marketing Assistant provides essential support to our marketing team, contributing to the promotion and delivery of our industry-leading events. This role offers an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to gain practical experience in a fast-paced events environment, supporting various marketing activities such as social media content creation, website updates, email campaigns, and event materials preparation. You will collaborate closely with Marketing Executives and the team to ensure the success of our events and engagement within the Talent Acquisition community. This position is ideal for someone starting their career in events marketing and seeking to develop foundational skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Content Creation & Management: Assisting with creating and scheduling content for social media channels, updating website content via CMS, and drafting marketing copy for emails, newsletters, blogs, and promotional materials.
• Campaign Support: Supporting email marketing campaigns, including list segmentation and scheduling, and coordinating promotional initiatives with sales and operations teams.
• Event Support & Administration: Providing administrative support, managing databases, organising assets, and assisting with event logistics and on-site delivery.
• Research & Reporting: Conducting market research and assisting with data compilation for reports on social media metrics and website analytics.
• Stakeholder Communication: Liaising with internal teams and external vendors to ensure smooth delivery of marketing materials.

We value candidates who possess most of the skills listed and maintain a positive attitude and proactive approach.

• Passion for Marketing & Events: Genuine interest in the industry, especially within Talent Acquisition.
• Organisation & Detail: Highly organised, attentive to detail, capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal skills, engaging and clear writing style.
• Technical Aptitude: Proficient in Microsoft Office, familiar with social media platforms, and interested in learning marketing tools like email platforms and CMS.
• Team Player: Enthusiastic, proactive, and collaborative.
• Adaptable: Flexible, willing to handle changing priorities and work evenings or weekends as needed.
• Proactive Learner: Eager to develop new skills and take initiative.