Marketing Assistant

Portland College; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable institution in Mansfield is seeking an enthusiastic Marketing Assistant to provide support across various marketing functions. The role involves administration, content creation, and managing marketing enquiries. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 qualification in Marketing and skills in web content management. Join a friendly team dedicated to making a difference in the community. Opportunities for professional development offered.

Benefits

Enhanced holidays (33 days per year, pro rata)

Access to Blue Light Card discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Free parking on site

Subsidised canteen access

Free life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in creating digital content for different audiences.
• Formal training in Customer Relationship Management databases.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Providing administration and logistical support to the Marketing team.
• Managing supplier relationships and marketing enquiries.
• Creating engaging content across websites and display areas.
• Coordinating the production of printed materials.

Skills

Excellent administration skills

Strong communication skills

Photography/videography skills

Technical marketing experience

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Level 3 or higher qualification in Marketing

GCSE Maths & English (A*-C) or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Web Content Management Systems (e.g. WordPress)

Job description

We are outstanding, you can be too.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative Marketing Assistant to help deliver strong marketing results across all areas of the charity. The successful candidate will join our small and friendly Marketing Team here at Portland College. This role will be based at our main campus in Mansfield with some travel required across our other sites in Nottinghamshire.

About the Role

• Providing effective administration and logistical support to the Marketing team.
• Managing financial administration, supplier relationships, and marketing enquiries.
• Coordinating production of printed materials and monitoring media coverage.
• Creating and updating engaging and informative digital content across websites and display areas.
• Conducting photography/videography and editing materials using Adobe Creative Suite.
• Supporting events with planning, promotion, and on-the-day representation.
• Managing college updates, email campaigns, and ensuring GDPR compliance.
• Acting as a first point of contact for marketing-related enquiries.

What we’re looking for

• A Level 3 or higher qualification in Marketing
• Formal training in Web Content Management Systems (e.g. WordPress) and CRM databases
• Excellent administration, organisation, and IT skills (Microsoft Office)
• Strong communication skills with attention to detail and ability to tailor engaging content for different audiences
• Technical marketing experience, including analytics and digital platforms
• Photography/videography and editing skills
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and very occasionally work evenings/weekends
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a passionate team making a real difference.
• Opportunity to develop your skills in a varied and creative role.
• Work in a supportive environment with professional development opportunities.

As part of our pre‑employment checks, we will be required to carry out an Enhanced DBS check. This role does not involve regulated activity.

Please note that we will not accept any applications submitted after the campaign has been closed. We may close campaigns early if we have a high volume of applications.

Working at Portland Charity

At Portland Charity, our learners, citizens and staff are at the heart of what we do. We are passionate about our vision that all people with disabilities will have a lifetime of opportunity, and you could help us to achieve that. Our priority for staff is to create an outstanding place to work where the rewards of a job well done can be seen in the faces of our learners and citizens.

Benefits

• A rewarding career and working towards positive outcomes for our learners and citizens.
• Enhanced holidays of 33 days per year when you join us (pro rata) and you are able to buy up to 10 additional days of holiday.
• You are eligible for a Blue Light Card with access to lots of great discounts.
• Free and confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free parking on site and access to a subsidised canteen with a variety of meal options (main campus only).
• Everyone has an opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills on the job through training, mentoring and qualifications.
• Free life assurance – your family will benefit from a payment of 4x your annual salary if the unthinkable should happen.
• We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Qualifications needed

Essential

• GCSE Maths & English (A*-C) or equivalent
• Formal training on Web Content Management Systems including WordPress and Customer Relationship Management databases.
• Level 3 or higher professional qualification in Marketing.

Desirable

• Degree/postgraduate qualification in Marketing, Advertising or Design.

Working Hours

Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours, 9:00am – 5:00. Some flexibility may be possible, to be discussed at interview.

Applying to work at Portland Charity

There are some other important things you need to know before you apply to work with us at Portland Charity.

Portland Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff. We expect all our staff to be aware of their responsibilities to protect learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff from abuse or harm and to promote Fundamental British Values.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are included in the child and or adult barred list. This role does not involve regulated activity.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.

Please note – We need you to complete an application form to fulfil our Safer Recruitment responsibilities, but you can submit a CV, and we will consider it alongside your application form.

In order to apply for this role, you will need to apply using our online recruitment portal, Sam People Recruit.

If you have any questions or need some help when completing your application, you can contact [e-mail] or call the recruitment team on 01623 499111, extension 428 or 205, and we will be happy to help.

You can see more about what we do at Portland Charity by looking at the Who We Are and Choose Your Future pages on our website https://www.portland.ac.uk/