Marketing Assistant

Collett & Sons Ltd; Oakenshaw; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful family-owned company is seeking a Marketing Assistant to join their expanding Sales & Marketing Team. This role involves designing and managing social media campaigns, creating tailored content, and documenting projects through site visits. Ideal candidates should have experience in a similar role, excellent communication skills, and a creative mindset. Additionally, a full UK driving licence is required. The position offers opportunities for growth and a varied workload, along with a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

28 days Holiday per year

Company pension scheme contributions

Probationary period with CPD provided

Opportunities for promotion and development

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• Proficient in using a PC.
• Strong knowledge of social media platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative mindset with a keen eye for design.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Design, edit and manage social media campaigns.
• Create tailored content for social media platforms.
• Attend site visits for project documentation.
• Communicate with departments for aligning marketing efforts.
• Plan PR and social media campaigns.
• Prepare award submissions and write press releases.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Communication skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Creative mindset

Team collaboration

Education

A-Level standard in Maths and English

Job description

Job Details

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 into a specialist multi-modal operator and has been set into 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.

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 accordingly
• 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

What You’ll Bring

• 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‑month 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 workload 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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