Marketing Assistant

Optima Recruitment; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency in Leatherhead is seeking a motivated Graduate Marketing Assistant to support marketing and brand growth. This position involves creating content for social media, promoting job vacancies, and assisting with marketing campaigns. Ideal candidates will be recent graduates with a degree in marketing or a related field, strong communication skills, and keen interest in marketing and digital media. This role offers a supportive environment with training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Supportive environment with training

Career development opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level, preferably in marketing, business, or a related field.
• Interest in marketing and digital media.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating and posting content across social media platforms.
• Support the promotion of job vacancies and recruitment campaigns.
• Help manage and update the company website.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Confident using social media platforms

Good attention to detail

Organisational skills

Interest in marketing and digital media

Education

Degree in marketing, business or communications

Tools

Canva

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

We are a growing recruitment agency specialising in all areas of commercial business. We work closely with clients and candidates to deliver high-quality recruitment solutions and are now looking for a motivated graduate Marketing Assistant to support our marketing and brand growth.

• £25,000 - £30,000
• Leatherhead (hybrid)
• Parking available

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to start a career in marketing within a fast-paced recruitment environment. You'll support day-to-day marketing activities, help promote vacancies and services, and contribute to brand awareness and lead generation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with creating and posting content across social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, etc.)
• Support the promotion of job vacancies and recruitment campaigns
• Help manage and update the company website and job boards
• Assist with email marketing campaigns and CRM updates
• Create basic marketing materials (adverts, brochures, presentations)
• Monitor engagement and performance of marketing activity
• Support events, networking, and employer branding initiatives
• Work closely with recruiters to align marketing with business needs

Skills & Requirements

• Educated to degree level (marketing, business, communications or related subject preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in marketing, digital media, and recruitment
• Confident using social media platforms, especially LinkedIn
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Basic knowledge of Canva, Microsoft Office, or similar tools is an advantage

What We Offer

• A supportive environment with full training and mentoring
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Exposure to marketing strategy within a commercial business
• Friendly, collaborative team culture