Marketing Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in health and physical activity is seeking a Marketing Assistant to support creative campaigns aimed at improving children's lives. The ideal candidate will be a recent graduate or early-career marketer with a passion for digital engagement and effective communication skills.

Benefits

Funded training and professional development

Free childcare during school holidays

Wellness and support programme

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension

Access to workshops and resources

Regular internal meetings for progress review

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Attention to detail and organisational skills needed.
• Interest in physical activity and improving children's lives is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver marketing campaigns across Aspire’s services.
• Write, edit, and schedule content for various digital platforms.
• Maintain and update CRM system and generate marketing performance reports.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Creative content

Digital engagement

Education

Degree in marketing, communications, or a related field

Tools

HubSpot

Canva

Adobe Suite

Descript

Job description

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Get your marketing career moving and help get one million children moving too!

Today’s children may be the first generation to live shorter lives than their parents. At Aspire, we’re on a mission to change that. We believe active children do better, and we’re working to create lasting habits that improve health, well-being, and academic success through physical activity in schools.

We don’t offer magic fixes. We create real change through innovative programmes, powerful partnerships, and compelling communications. That’s where you come in.

We’re looking for an ambitious, creative, and organised Marketing Assistant to support our campaigns and communications. If you’re early in your marketing career and want a role with purpose, variety, and room to grow, this could be the perfect next step.

About your role

As our Marketing Assistant, you’ll report to the Marketing Manager and play a hands-on role in planning, delivering, and evaluating marketing activity across our services. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external partners to create content, support campaigns, and engage schools, parents, and partners across multiple channels.

This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career marketer looking to develop their skills and experience across digital marketing, content creation, campaign planning, and communications.

What you’ll do

Campaign Support

Help plan and deliver marketing campaigns across Aspire’s services and initiatives

Write, edit, and schedule content for social media, email, and digital platforms

Support content creation, video editing, and design

CRM and data

Maintain and update our CRM system (HubSpot)

Build and track email campaigns

Generate and interpret marketing performance reports

Digital and design

Support updates to our websites and contribute to new developments

Create marketing materials using AI and various software applications

Assist with podcasts, video editing, and design projects

Engagement and events

Support the planning and delivery of events and exhibitions

Maintain positive PR relationships with media and local partners

Assist with customer feedback surveys and reporting

What you’ll bring

A degree in marketing, communications, or a related field (or relevant experience)

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Organisational skills and attention to detail

A passion for creative content and digital engagement

Experience with AI applications and tools such as HubSpot, Canva, Adobe Suite, Descript or similar

Interest in physical activity, health, and improving children’s lives

What you’ll get

Funded training and professional development

Free childcare during school holidays (for children aged 5–12)

Wellness and support programme (Your Y)

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension

Regular internal 1:1 meetings to review progress and explore development opportunities

Access to relevant external workshops and resources to enhance your skill set and stay at the cutting edge of marketing

A supportive team, meaningful work, and real career progression

Location and details

Contract: Full-time, permanent (40 hours per week)

Location: Office-based, North Birmingham

Schedule: Monday to Friday, day shift

How to apply

To apply, please send your CV and a one-page covering letter OR a video (maximum length 2 minutes) OR an audio note explaining why you're a great fit for this role to [emailprotected] .