Marketing Assistant
Remote working – 25 hours per week for 6 months- Minimum wage
The position is part of the Kickstart Scheme of the UK Government. The Kickstart Scheme offers six-month jobs for young people aged 16 to 24 years old who are currently claiming Universal Credit and are at risk of long-term unemployment.
As a Kickstart Employer, we seek to hire a Marketing Assistant to help us keep growing.
The responsibilities of the marketing assistant will include:
• Planning, implementing, and monitoring marketing campaigns
• Production of marketing materials such as images, videos
• Creating and delivering presentations
• Help organise and coordinate marketing events such as conferences, webinars, and trade shows
• Evaluate data and create reports on key metrics to monitor campaign efficiency and analyse trends
• Write and edit content for different platforms such as social media, website, blog, and press releases
• Provide administrative and project support for a variety of marketing programs
• Communicating with clients, customers and external agencies
What are we looking for?
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (essential)
• Excellent attention to detail (essential)
• Good organisational and time management skills (essential)
• Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills (essential)
• Problem-solving and creative-thinking skills (essential)
• Knowledge and understanding of search engine optimisation (SEO) (desirable)
• Knowledge of relevant marketing tools and applications (desirable)
• College or bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or related field preferred (desirable)
• Knowledge of design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Abode Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Premiere Pro preferred. (desirable)
What do we offer the applicant?
The position SPACE Studies offers to a young employee includes a basic training package provided by the Merton Chamber of Commerce. This package is a workshop that lasts six months which will increase the employee’s employability in the future and includes;
• Developing interpersonal skills – development of communication and confidence; dealing with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
• Development of employability skills – including attendance, timekeeping and team working.
• Digital behaviours – applying digital skills in the workplace appropriately, using the right tone and language.
• How to succeed in interviews – including CV preparation, interviews in a virtual world and mock interview scenarios.
Additionally, we will provide one-to-one training specific to young employees’ jobs within the company.
How to apply
To apply, the candidate needs to send a CV and a cover letter by 24 March 2022 that emphasises how the employee’s skills match with the job description and why the employee would be a strong candidate for the position.
