Performance On Off
Active Fusion presents an exciting opportunity to join our ambitious charity, dedicated to transforming the lives of children and young people. We’re looking for a creative, enthusiastic, and self-motivated individual to support our growing marketing and communications efforts. In this role, you’ll work closely with the Marketing Manager and wider team to develop and share compelling content, manage campaigns, and help amplify the vision and values of Active Fusion across multiple channels.
About Marketing & Communications Assistant
Location: The Hub, Doncaster College, DN1 2RF
Contract: Part-time (22.5 hours per week)
Reporting to: Marketing & Communications Manager
Interview date: Friday 25th July 2025
Starting date: Wednesday 27th August 2025
Active Fusion presents an exciting opportunity to join our ambitious charity, dedicated to transforming the lives of children and young people. We're looking for a creative, enthusiastic, and self-motivated individual to support our growing marketing and communications efforts. In this role, you'll work closely with the Marketing Manager and wider team to develop and share compelling content, manage campaigns, and help amplify the vision and values of Active Fusion across multiple channels.
Qualities, values and mindset essential for success:
* Be creative, enthusiastic and self-motivated, with a genuine passion for marketing and communications.
* Bring a joyful and optimistic outlook to their work, with the confidence to contribute ideas and try new things.
* Be a strong communicator, able to write compelling content and engage different audiences.
* Show excellent organisation and attention to detail, managing multiple tasks and deadlines with ease.
* Be a team player who can also work independently and take initiative.
* Have a curious mindset and a desire to learn, grow and develop professionally.
* Believe in the power of physical activity to transform young lives, and be excited to advocate for our mission.
* At least 1 year of experience in a marketing, communications, or digital media role.
* GCSEs in English and Maths are essential. Further qualifications in marketing, communications or a related field are highly desirable.
* Familiarity with Canva is essential for creating engaging visual content.
* Experience with Mailchimp, WordPress, Photoshop, or similar platforms is desirable.
* Confident using social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky, with knowledge of content scheduling and engagement strategies using tools like Meta Business Suite, Buffer, Hootsuite, etc.
* Comfortable creating both written and visual content, including basic photography and video editing.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and skilled in working with data to track marketing performance and prepare clear, insightful reports for the Marketing Manager.
* Demonstrated ability to understand and monitor marketing and social media trends, competitor activities, and audience preferences to inform content strategy.
What might a 'week in the life' might look like:
No two weeks are the same at Active Fusion, but here's a glimpse of what a week in the life of our Marketing & Communications Assistant might look like:
* Monday: Attend the weekly team meeting, plan social media content and create a short video highlight from a recent programme.
* Tuesday: Visit a community or school programme to capture photos, videos, and interviews; then edit and upload content.
* Wednesday: Draft blog posts or case studies, schedule email newsletters, and assist with preparing marketing materials for upcoming events.
* Thursday: Represent Active Fusion at a community event, distributing promotional items and engaging with attendee.
* Friday: Review social media and campaign analytics, update the content calendar, and brainstorm ideas for future campaigns with the Marketing Manager.
Why you'll love working at Active Fusion:
* Free childcare during school holidays via Fusion Camps. Fun for them, peace of mind for you!
* Opportunities to grow through training and development to help you build your skills and career.
* Enjoy flexible hours and hybrid working options so you can balance work and life.
* Generous 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) to take a break and recharge when you need it.
* On-site parking available to keep your commute easy and stress-free.
Need-to-knows:
* The successful candidate will need a full UK Drivers Licence and access to a vehicle, and any offer would be subject to a clear enhanced DBS check and references.
* Although this role is primarily based at our office in Doncaster College, some travel will be required off-site to attend events, meetings and other activities.
* Some flexibility is required to occasionally work evenings or weekends for events or campaigns.
Apply now!
Please send a completed copy of your application form along with a CV to recruitment@activefusion.org.uk Application forms can be downloaded from our website here.
Closing Date - Friday 18th July 2025 at 12:00pm
#J-18808-Ljbffr