Marketing Assistant
Location: Hybrid, Southbourne, Bournemouth
Job type:Full time, permanent
Salary:12.50 an hour
Contracted hours:30h per week
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
At Tops Day Nurseries, we believe in rewarding our team for their hard work and dedication. Here are some of the fantastic benefits you’ll enjoy as part of our family:
Annual Bonus Scheme: As an Employee-Owned Company, you’ll share in our success. Each May, you’ll have the opportunity to receive a bonus from our profit shares.
Childcare Discount: Enjoy up to 60% off childcare within Tops Day Nurseries, making it easier for you to balance work and family life.
Flexible Working Options: Make the Most of Your Time Off with Compressed Hours. By working compressed hours, you could gain up to 48 extra days off per year. Alternatively, if you work nine days over a two-week period, you’ll receive up to 24 additional days off annually. And that’s in addition to your standard holiday allowance!
Proud to be a World’s Happiest Workplace: Tops Day Nurseries has been officially certified as a World’s Happiest Workplace for 2025, recognising our commitment to employee well-being, career growth, and a positive workplace culture.
Holiday Allowance: We all need time to rest, reset and enjoy the moments that matter most. That’s why you’ll receive 28 days of annual leave each year to relax and spend time doing what you love.
And because we know how important it is to look after you, you’ll also receive 2 extra days:
* One to celebrate your birthday – or another day that’s special to you
* And a Wellbeing Day, just for you, to take a pause, recharge, and focus on what makes you feel good.
That’s a total of 30 days off each year – because you deserve it.
Employee Recognition: Access to the Blue Light Card, offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions.
Employee Recognition Platform: Access our reward and recognition platform, Each Person, for Gym discounts, Cycle2Work benefits, GP on demand, Cinema deals, Diesel Savings Card, and cashback on your favourite supermarkets and high street retailers. We also use Each person to celebrate employee of the month!
Health and Wellbeing Support: We’ve got you covered with NHS Prescription Charges, Optical Care, and Dental Treatment.
Career Development: We’re committed to your growth and offer fantastic opportunities for career advancement.
Support Growth and Strategy at Tops Day Nurseries and Aspire Training Team!
Are you a creative and proactive professional with experience in marketing or communications? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where collaboration, sustainability, and innovation matter? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
We are seeking a Marketing Assistant to join our dynamic team and play a key role in supporting internal and external communications, campaign planning, and brand development. This is an exciting and varied role for someone who enjoys content creation, digital engagement, and contributing to strategic marketing objectives in a values-led organisation.
What You’ll Do
Your primary responsibility will be to support the Marketing Manager in delivering high-impact marketing activities that align with the company’s objectives. You’ll collaborate with colleagues across departments, contribute to campaign planning, and help manage our online and offline presence.
Key areas you’ll support:
Marketing & Campaign Support:
* Assist in the planning, development, and execution of marketing campaigns.
* Ensure all promotional materials and communications reflect brand values and company ethos.
* Coordinate the timely scheduling of campaign rollouts and product launches.
Design & Content Creation:
* Create engaging visual and written content for both digital and print platforms.
* Develop and edit materials using tools like Canva, Adobe InDesign, and other design software.
* Support the creation of recruitment materials, event collateral, and branded assets.
Digital & Social Media:
* Maintain and update company social media platforms with fresh and engaging content.
* Help manage multimedia content, including graphics, videos, and social posts.
* Support website updates and contribute to web content development (basic HTML/CSS knowledge desirable).
Analytics & Reporting:
* Track and update marketing campaign performance, using analytics and data dashboards.
* Maintain campaign trackers and assist in budget monitoring for promotional items.
* Compile reports to evaluate impact and guide future marketing strategies.
Internal & External Coordination:
* Work closely with managers and colleagues across the business to coordinate communication and promotional needs.
* Build and maintain strong working relationships both internally and with external partners.
* Assist with media relations and support at recruitment and promotional events.
What We’re Looking For:
* Experience in a marketing, communications, or business support role.
* Highly organised with strong administrative and time-management skills.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and design tools like Canva and Adobe Suite.
* Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and web content creation (desirable).
* Strong verbal and written communication skills with an eye for detail.
* Creative and innovative thinker, comfortable working independently or in a team.
* Enthusiastic, reliable, and able to handle multiple priorities with professionalism and positivity.
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a forward-thinking childcare and training organisation that values sustainability, creativity, and continuous learning. If you’re passionate about marketing, excited by meaningful work, and ready to grow your skills in a supportive team. Apply now!
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