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Job details
Job reference REQ04857 Date posted 20/11/2025 Application closing date 09/12/2025 Location Port Talbot Civic Centre Salary £24,796 - £25,583 Per Annum Package Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities Contractual hours Blank Basis Full time Job category/type Communications and Marketing Attachments Marketing Assistant JD PS ENG.docx WELSH_MarketingAssistant_JD PS.docx Reasons to Work for Neath Port Talbot Council.pptx
Your workstyle will be a mobile hybrid worker in this role which gives you the flexibility to work from home and from a variety of Council workplaces.
Looking to gain Communications and Marketing experience and work on a variety of creative campaigns and activities, both digital and offline?
We are currently seeking a creative individual to join our team as a Marketing Assistant. You’ll play a key role in supporting our Communications and Marketing team in promoting the huge range of services the council delivers each day to over 143,000 people in Neath Port Talbot. From crafting engaging content and scheduling social media posts to helping deliver exciting campaigns, this is your chance to make an impact and grow your career in a dynamic, creative environment.
Your daily routine will include:
* Creating and curating multimedia content video, imagery, animation, and more
* Writing and editing content for social media, website and other channels
* Assisting with marketing materials and campaign reporting
* Bringing fresh ideas to deliver engaging, people-focused content
Aboutyou:
Do you have:
* A keen interest in marketing and communications
* Strong writing and editing skills
* Experience with digital platforms and social media
* A proactive, creative mindset with attention to detail
Aboutus:
We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues’ efforts and achievements. We also believe that there’s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.
Choose to work for us and you’ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.
* Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
* Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution
* Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
* Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
* Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
* Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
* Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.
If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact Nick Clark on
Phone: 07733 303 065 or
Email: n.clark@npt.gov.uk
DBS requirements:
* This post is not subject to a DBS check
Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.
The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.
Welsh Language requirements:
Welsh Language skills are desirable
Additional information:
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.
At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.
We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.
We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.
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