Job Description
Join Our Team as a Marketing Assistant!
Location: Hybrid with occasional travel to our Bromsgrove office
Salary: £26,000
Why You'll Love Working Here
* 30 days of annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service, plus bank holidays
* Company pension scheme
* Life insurance (2x salary)
* Employee discount scheme
* Free on-site parking
If you're a creative, organized, and proactive individual looking to build your career in marketing, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Your Role
As a Marketing Assistant, you will be an integral part of our dynamic marketing team, supporting a variety of exciting campaigns and projects across social media, digital, and PR. This hands-on role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working across multiple areas of marketing.
You will help drive awareness, engagement, and inquiries across our brands while supporting the wider marketing team with essential projects and daily activities. This hybrid role requires occasional travel to our Bromsgrove office.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the delivery of marketing activities across various channels, focusing on social media, digital marketing, and PR.
* Create and schedule engaging social media content.
* Assist with community growth across platforms.
* Help with short-form video and graphic creation.
* Coordinate marketing administration and support wider campaigns.
* Manage virtual event communications and internal requests.
* Coordinate print requests and assist with refer-a-friend payment processing.
You will collaborate closely with recruitment teams, marketing managers, and internal stakeholders to ensure campaigns are delivered efficiently and effectively.
What We're Looking For
This role is ideal for someone who is:
* Highly organized and detail-oriented
* Creative and eager to learn
* Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
* Confident in using Microsoft Office and digital platforms
Essential Skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong organizational and administrative skills
* Good understanding of social media platforms and trends
* Experience creating content for social media
* Basic graphic design and/or video editing skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Proactive and enthusiastic attitude
* Strong time management skills
Desirable Criteria
* Experience in a marketing or communications role
* Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools
* Experience scheduling social media content
* Knowledge of PR or event coordination
* Experience using CRM, CMS, or project management platforms
* A qualification in marketing, communications, or a related field
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive and collaborative marketing team where you will gain hands-on experience across various areas of marketing and communications. You'll have the chance to develop your skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and help us grow and engage our communities.
At Polaris Community, we are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment.