Marketing Assistant

Potential Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Manchester is seeking a Marketing Assistant to support the Business Development Director. The role involves coordinating marketing campaigns, managing digital content, and handling administrative tasks. Ideal candidates should have prior marketing experience, strong organisational skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office and digital marketing tools. This is an office-based position with a competitive salary package and additional benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Flexible working hours

Friendly culture

Contributory pension scheme

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary profit share bonus

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a marketing role.
• Experience in a Business to Business (B2B) environment.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare presentations and marketing materials.
• Manage invoices and supplier documentation.
• Plan and coordinate marketing campaigns.
• Organise corporate events and business meetings.
• Create and monitor social media content.

Skills

Organisational skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Understanding of digital marketing

Experience managing multiple tasks

Education

A Level education or equivalent

Marketing qualification such as a degree or CIM Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Photoshop

InDesign

Canva

Mailchimp

Google Analytics

Job description

Overview

Can you bring the panache to the professional? Do you have a proven track record in B2B Marketing? Do you want a role where you are a key player in the Marketing Team? Then this is the role for YOU! My client is a well respected professional services firm with an enviable client list. The Marketing Assistant supports the Business Development Director by coordinating day-to-day administrative activities, coordinating marketing campaigns, managing digital content, and facilitating effective communication across teams. This office-based role requires your strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively to ensure the smooth delivery of all marketing and project-related initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality presentations, planning documents, reports, and marketing materials.
• Manage invoices, purchase orders, and supplier documentation with accuracy and efficiency.
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver marketing campaigns across relevant channels.
• Organise team meetings, prepare minutes, and monitor progress on action items.
• Support the organization of corporate events and business meetings, including logistics, registrations, catering and post-event follow-ups.
• Upload, update, and maintain website content using CMS platforms.
• Create, schedule, and monitor social media content and engagement.
• Liaise with PR and marketing agencies to support ongoing campaigns.
• Assist with bid management and client onboarding, including preparing PQQs and competency.
• Maintain and update the bid library, ensuring case studies, CVs, and supporting materials are current.
• Oversee and follow up on outstanding customer invoices to ensure timely payment.
• Assist with digital marketing activities and manage the marketing database and mailing lists.
• Attend workshops and conferences when requested.
• Monitor and maintain stock levels of marketing collateral and office stationery.
• Provide reception, housekeeping and general front office duties.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a marketing role.
• Experience of working in a Business to Business (B2B) environment.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Good understanding of digital marketing (i.e. social media, email campaigns).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Experience working in the property/construction or professional services sectors.
• Conversant with design software such as Photoshop, InDesign, Canva (training will be provided).
• Experience using website Computer Management System (CMS) and email marketing tools, such as Mailchimp.
• Knowledge of analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Education to A Level standard and also a marketing qualification such as a degree or CIM Diploma.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• It's 9 to 5 or 8 to 4 - whatever works best for you.
• Sociable, friendly culture.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• 20 days holiday (plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas).
• Discretionary profit share bonus.

So if B2B Marketing is your passion I would like to talk to you - please send me your CV - thanks Lindsay