Marketing Assistant

St David's College; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving college in Cardiff is seeking an enthusiastic Marketing Assistant to join their high-performing team. In this role, you'll manage social media platforms and websites, create engaging content, and support enrolment activities. The ideal candidate is creative and enjoys teamwork. Offering a salary of £27,993.86, the college provides excellent training opportunities, a collaborative working environment, and various perks, including gym access and healthcare benefits.

Benefits

Health-care cashback plan

Free on-site gym

On-site canteen

Cycle to Work scheme

Electric Vehicle salary-sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and creative individual.
• Experience in producing high-quality marketing materials.
• Ability to work in a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage social media platforms and websites.
• Create engaging written, visual, and video content.
• Build positive working relationships across teams.
• Support enrolment and student recruitment activities.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Team collaboration

Communication in Welsh

Job description

St David's College is a thriving and oversubscribed Sixth Form College serving learners aged 16-19 across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. As an inclusive FE community, we are committed to developing the whole person – academically, personally, and spiritually.

Governors at St David's College are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and creative Marketing Assistant to join a small, high‑performing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys bringing ideas to life and wants to grow their skills in a supportive environment. You will contribute to the planning and delivery of marketing activity across the College, helping the College communicate effectively with students, families, and the wider community.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing social media platforms and websites
• Creating engaging written, visual, and video content
• Building positive working relationships across teams
• Experience producing high‑quality marketing materials is welcomed; the ability to communicate in Welsh would be an advantage but is not essential.
• Supporting the college in enrolment and student recruitment activities as part of the marketing team.

What we offer

• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people; all staff must share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required.
• We are an Equal Opportunities employer, and applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those in English.
• Shortlisted candidates will complete an In‑Tray exercise as part of the selection process.
• The College operates a Sixth‑Form College academic year, with the Autumn Term beginning in August to support enrolment activities. This is not a term‑time‑only role.
• Salary: £27,993.86
• A friendly and collaborative working environment
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Health‑care cashback plan
• Free on‑site gym, parking, and breakfasts
• On‑site canteen
• Access to wellbeing and prayer apps
• Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle salary‑sacrifice schemes