Temp Marketing Assistant

Morgan Hunt; Kirkcaldy; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Office base in Kirkcaldy

Umbrella company payment

Job summary

OnFife is seeking a Temporary Marketing Assistant to support the marketing team in Kirkcaldy, with hybrid working and a1 day per week in the office. The role involves coordinating marketing tasks, website updates, asset management and liaison with venues and external promoters.

Ideal candidates will have at least two years in administration or business support within a marketing environment, strong organisational skills and excellent communication. Canva/WordPress experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in administration or business support, ideally in a marketing environment.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines.
• Excellent customer service and written/verbal communication.
• Proactive team player with IT proficiency and aptitude to learn new software.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the marketing inbox and respond to enquiries from colleagues and external promoters.
• Make straightforward website updates, including media releases and notices.
• Organise digital files and marketing assets.
• Create posters and marketing materials using Canva.
• Coordinate content and approvals for website redevelopment projects.
• Prepare materials for seasonal brochures and oversee printing and distribution.
• Liaise with venues and promoters to keep promotional materials up to date.
• Proofread customer communications.
• Support social media content gathering, scheduling and monitoring.
• Assist with purchase orders and invoice administration.

Skills

Administration

Marketing support

Content coordination

Canva

WordPress

Communication skills

Education

National 4

SVQ2

Tools

Canva

WordPress

Job description

Job title: Temporary Marketing Assistant

Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife

Hourly rate: £18.33 per hour umbrella rate

Contract type: Temporary assignment until the end of March 2027 initially

Hybrid working: Hybrid working with an office base at Iona House, Kirkcaldy. The expectation is 1 day per week, but this can increase during busy period such as panto season.

Your New Company

OnFife is the cultural trust and registered charity behind many of Fife's libraries, theatres, museums and galleries. Through live performances, exhibitions and community activities, they help people across Fife connect with arts, culture and local heritage.

They are looking for a Temporary Marketing Assistant to support their marketing team. This is a varied opportunity for someone with strong administration skills who enjoys coordinating tasks, working with people and supporting creative projects.

Your New Role

Reporting to the Campaign & Strategy Manager, you'll provide day-to-day marketing and administrative support, helping the team keep content, materials and activities organised.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring the marketing inbox and responding to enquiries from colleagues and external promoters.

• Making straightforward website updates, including uploading media releases and closure notices.

• Organising digital files and marketing assets.

• Creating simple posters and marketing materials using Canva.

• Gathering content and following up information and approvals for the website redevelopment project.

• Collating materials for seasonal brochures and coordinating printing, mailing and distribution.

• Liaising with theatre venues and promoters to keep promotional materials up to date.

• Proofreading customer communications.

• Supporting social media content gathering, scheduling, posting and performance monitoring.

• Creating and monitoring purchase orders and supporting invoice administration.

• Providing general support with records, diaries and meetings.

You’ll work closely with colleagues, venues and external suppliers, managing several tasks at once and keeping things moving through a busy period.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• At least two years' experience in administration or business support, ideally within a marketing environment.

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing deadlines and changing priorities.

• Excellent customer service and written and verbal communication skills.

• A proactive approach, with the confidence to use your initiative and work effectively within a team.

• Confidence using IT systems and learning new software.

• National 4, SVQ2, three Standard Grades or an equivalent customer service qualification.

Experience in a marketing or sales environment would be helpful, along with familiarity with Canva, WordPress or other website content management systems. These are desirable rather than essential.

What You’ll Get in Return

• An initial temporary assignment until the end of March 2027.

• £18.33 per hour umbrella rate, paid via an umbrella company.

• Hybrid working with an office base in Kirkcaldy.

• A varied role combining practical marketing support, administration and coordination.

• The opportunity to support OnFife's cultural programme across theatres, libraries, museums and galleries.

• Experience contributing to projects including website redevelopment, seasonal brochures and social media activity.

Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.