Marketing Assistant

Collett & Sons Ltd; Heckmondwike; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned logistics firm in Bradford is seeking a Marketing Assistant to join their expanding Sales & Marketing Team. The ideal candidate will design and manage social media campaigns, create content using Adobe Creative Suite, and document projects through visual content creation. Strong communication skills and social media proficiency are essential. This full-time role offers benefits including 28 days holiday and company pension contributions.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Company pension contributions

CPD after 6 months probation

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of social media platforms and best practices.
• Creative mindset with a keen eye for design.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage social media campaigns to enhance brand visibility.
• Create tailored content for various social media platforms.
• Write press releases to announce company news.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Communication skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Collaboration

Education

A-Level standard (Maths and English essential)

Tools

PC

Job description

Collett & Sons have an exciting opportunity for a Marketing Assistant to join our team in Bradford.

Location: Bradford, BD12 0QY

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: Competitive

Hours: Monday to Friday 08.00hrs to 17.00hrs

About Us

Collett & Sons Ltd is a successful family‑owned Company, established since 1928. Originally founded as a Transport Company, it has developed in to a specialist multi‑modal operator and has been set in to 4 closely run Divisions to reflect the diverse nature of the business and clients it serves. The 4 Divisions are integrated between each other which allow a ‘One stop shop’ service.

• Transport – Undertaking General transport, Freight Forwarding and Warehousing
• Heavy Lift – Heavy transport, Crane Hire, Lifting & Project management
• Marine – Vessel Chartering operations, Stevedoring, Port and Ships Agency services
• Consulting – Undertaking Route surveying, site access studies & reporting

The Company specialises in the Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Heavy Engineering, Renewables and Civil & Infrastructure markets, transporting and moving difficult loads within the UK & Worldwide.

We operate from our 5‑acre head office site in Halifax, 10‑acre site in Goole, 5‑acre site in Grangemouth, offices in Bradford, Scotland and a depot in Dublin, Ireland.

Marketing Assistant – The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, Marketing Assistant to work in our expanding Sales & Marketing Team.

Marketing Assistant – Key Responsibilities

• Design, edit and manage social media campaigns to increase brand visibility and engagement
• Create tailored content for specific social media platforms using Adobe Creative Suite
• Attend site visits to document projects and operate drone and camera equipment for visual content creation
• Communicate with other departments to identify upcoming projects and align marketing efforts accordinglyi>
• Plan PR and social media campaigns to enhance brand reputation and reach. Plan future PR coverage to maximise media exposure and maintain a positive brand image
• Prepare award write‑ups and submissions to gain recognition in relevant industry awards
• Write press releases to announce company news, achievements and equipment purchases

Marketing Assistant – You

• Experience in a similar role
• Proficient in using a PC (Essential)
• Strong knowledge of social media platforms, their best practices and current trends
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Creative mindset with a keen eye for design and visual aesthetics
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders
• Full UK driving licence
• Minimum education to A‑Level standard (Maths and English essential)
• Full clean driving licence essential

Benefits

• 28 days Holiday per year, holiday purchase scheme subject to conditions
• The role is subject to a 6 months probationary period after which CPD will be provided to the successful candidate
• Company contributions to the Company pension scheme are offered
• They will enjoy a varied work load and will be given every opportunity to help grow and develop, in return contributing to the Company’s development and growth, with the prospect for promotion

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