Marketing Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Salford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic marketing agency in Salford Quays seeks a Marketing Assistant to support impactful campaigns and content creation. The role involves managing social media, developing marketing strategies, and collaborating with creative teams. Ideal for a self-starter with strong copywriting skills and a passion for marketing.

Benefits

Extra day off for your birthday

Statutory pension scheme

Discretionary bonuses

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• At least one year’s experience in a marketing or similar creative role.
• Strong copywriting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing Marick’s marketing strategy.
• Managing and growing social media channels.
• Creating high-quality written content for various platforms.

Skills

Copywriting

Social Media Management

Content Creation

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Qualification in Marketing Communications

Tools

Canva

Adobe InDesign

Illustrator

WordPress

Mailchimp

Job description

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Location: Salford Quays, Greater Manchester

Salary Range: £25,000 to £27,000 depending on experience

About Marick

We’re Marick – an integrated events and marketing agency with a passion for producing standout content and delivering engaging live and virtual experiences. We help brands connect meaningfully with their audiences, creating positive impact and lasting impressions.

Since 2007, we’ve built a strong reputation as a professional, quality-driven, and reliable partner. Our services include:

• Live and Virtual Events
• Graphic Design
• Video Production
• Corporate and Marketing Communications

Our client base spans a variety of sectors, including energy, nuclear, engineering, aerospace, education, and the public sector.

The Opportunity

We’re on the lookout for a talented and motivated Marketing Assistant to join our small but dynamic team based in Salford Quays. In this role, you’ll support both Marick and our clients by creating impactful marketing content and helping to deliver high-quality campaigns across multiple platforms.

This is a varied, hands-on role ideal for someone with strong copywriting skills, a solid understanding of marketing approaches and social media (including paid promotions), and a passion for content creation.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll work across a range of exciting client and in-house projects, helping to bring ideas to life and supporting our creative team. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and executing Marick’s own marketing strategy alongside the marketing coordinator and business owner.
• Managing and growing social media channels for both Marick and clients, including content creation, calendar development, scheduling, posting, and running paid campaigns.
• Creating high-quality, engaging written content for digital and print collateral – including web copy, newsletters, brochures, reports, and more.
• Collaborating with our design and video teams you’ll have a flair for bringing content to life visually.
• Updating client websites with fresh news and content (basic WordPress skills helpful).
• Producing monthly social media performance reports.
• Creating and distributing email campaigns using platforms like Mailchimp.
• Supporting our events programme by developing and implementing promotional plans.You may also be on site supporting logistics and delivery.
• Supporting the wider team across projects and services as needed.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is creative, confident, and organised – a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves collaborating on a range of exciting projects.

• A qualification in marketing communications or similar discipline.
• At least one year’s experience in a marketing or similar creative role.
• Strong copywriting and communication skills – spelling, grammar, and tone must be top-notch.
• Solid understanding of key social media platforms, especially Instagram and LinkedIn– including experience with paid promotions.
• Strong planning and organisational skills with an eye for detail.

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience with design tools (Canva, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator).
• Basic understanding of WordPress and website content management.
• Driving licence and own transport.

What We Offer

• An extra day off for your birthday
• Statutory pension scheme
• Discretionary bonuses
• Free on-site parking

If you're a creative thinker with a flair for content and social media, and you’re ready to grow your career in a fun, supportive agency environment, we’d love to hear from you.