Temporary Marketing and Communications Executive

Michael Page (UK); Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Job summary

Michael Page (UK) is seeking a temporary Marketing and Communications Executive based in Manchester. You will draft, edit, and proofread a wide range of content, ensure brand consistency, and update materials using Adobe InDesign and the Creative Cloud.

The role also covers HTML email campaigns, PowerPoint presentations, and WordPress page updates. The ideal candidate has strong copywriting skills, meticulous attention to detail, and comfort with digital assets.

Qualifications

• Strong copywriting and flawless written English.
• Excellent proofreading and quality-checking skills.
• Proficient in Adobe InDesign for creating and updating materials.
• Comfortable developing PowerPoint presentations.
• Experience with HTML email templates and email platforms.
• Able to interpret brand guidelines and ensure consistency.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Proactive problem-solver and team player.
• Experience with WordPress, Photoshop, or Illustrator is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and proofread marketing and communications materials.
• Ensure content accuracy and brand alignment.
• Update marketing collateral using InDesign and Creative Cloud.
• Design professional PowerPoint presentations.
• Build and distribute HTML email campaigns using Stripo or similar.
• Prepare and optimize images and assets for web, email, print.
• Support development of promotional materials for events.
• Maintain website content and update WordPress pages when required.
• Review content prior to publication, test links and layouts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and manage project documentation.

Skills

Copywriting

Proofreading

Brand guidelines

PowerPoint

HTML emails

Tools

Adobe InDesign

WordPress

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

• Immediate Start Opportunity
• 3-month temporary position based in Manchester

About Our Client

The organisation operates in the not-for-profit sector in Manchester.

Job Description

• Draft, edit, and proofread a wide range of marketing and communications materials, including news articles, website content, newsletters, event communications, and promotional copy.
• Ensure all content is accurate, consistent, and aligned with brand standards through thorough quality checking and proofreading.
• Update, amend, and create marketing collateral using Adobe InDesign and other Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
• Design and enhance professional presentations in PowerPoint, ensuring clarity, visual appeal, and brand consistency.
• Build, format, and distribute HTML email campaigns using email design platforms such as Stripo.
• Prepare, resize, and optimise images, graphics, and digital assets for use across web, email, presentation, and print channels.
• Support the development of promotional and event-related materials, including brochures, flyers, banners, digital graphics, and other marketing collateral.
• Maintain and update website content, ensuring webpages remain accurate and up to date.
• Assist with creating and editing website pages using WordPress where required.
• Review and test content prior to publication, checking links, layouts, imagery, and overall functionality.
• Provide support across a variety of marketing and communications projects, responding flexibly to changing priorities.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to gather content, imagery, and information required to deliver marketing activities.
• Maintain organised project documentation, image libraries, and digital marketing assets to support efficient campaign delivery.

The Successful Applicant

A successful 'Temporary Marketing And Communications Executive' should have:

• Strong and confident copywriting skills with an excellent command of written English.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to proofread and quality-check content to a high standard.
• Proficient in the use of Adobe InDesign for creating and updating marketing materials.
• Confident in developing and editing professional PowerPoint presentations.
• Comfortable working with digital content, including HTML email templates and email marketing platforms.
• Able to interpret and apply brand guidelines while demonstrating sound visual and creative judgement.
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and capable of managing workloads independently.
• Able to work effectively across multiple projects, balancing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Proactive in identifying errors, inconsistencies, and areas for improvement, taking initiative to resolve issues.
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders across the organisation.
• Experience using WordPress, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, or similar design and content management tools would be advantageous, although not essential.

What's on Offer

• Immediate start opportunity.
• 3-month Temporary contract with potential of extension.
• Hourly pay, dependent on the level of experience.
• Location: Manchester.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.