Marketing Assistant

NXT Recruitment LTD; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Carlisle is seeking a proactive Marketing Assistant to support campaigns, content creation, and brand management. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, basic marketing knowledge, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers a permanent full-time contract, Monday to Friday, with a focus on team collaboration and administrative support across marketing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills are essential for this role.
• A basic understanding of marketing channels and strategy is required.
• Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver digital and print marketing campaigns.
• Maintain the company website and manage social media channels.
• Coordinate events and marketing project timelines.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Basic knowledge of marketing principles and platforms

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks

Team-oriented and eager to learn

Experience using Canva

Familiarity with Mailchimp

Experience in a financial or professional services environment

Education

Marketing or media qualification

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

WordPress

Job description

Location: Carlisle
Salary: Dependent on Experience
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
Working Hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm

Job Summary:
We’re looking for a proactive and organised Marketing Assistant to join the marketing team. You’ll play a key role in supporting campaigns, content creation, brand management, and internal communications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in creating, scheduling, and delivering digital and print marketing campaigns
• Support production and distribution of content, including blogs, brochures, newsletters, and branded materials
• Help maintain the company website and social media channels
• Ensure all marketing output aligns with brand guidelines, tone of voice, and compliance standards
• Assist in internal communications such as adviser updates and staff newsletters
• Coordinate events, webinars, and exhibitions, including prep and post-event activity
• Maintain the marketing calendar and track deadlines, campaign progress, and project milestones
• Liaise with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth project milestones
• Provide administrative support across Marketing, Operations, and Compliance teams
• Monitor and report on digital campaign performance and social engagement
• Contribute ideas to improve campaign reach and effectiveness
• Take part in training and development to stay current with marketing trends

Skills and Experience Required:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Basic knowledge of marketing principles and platforms (e.g. social media, email marketing, CMS)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Highly organised and able to mange multiple tasks
• Team-oriented and eager to learn
• Marketing or media qualification (or currently working towards one)
• Experience using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or WordPress
• Familiarity with Mailchimp, CRM systems, or analytics platforms
• Experience in a financial or professional services environment

Apply online or call Sarah Mason on 01228 812585 for more details.

NXT Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this position, you accept the terms and conditions, privacy policy, and disclaimers, which can be found at the NXT Recruitment website.