We are recruiting for a dynamic Marketing Assistant to join our busy Foster Carer Recruitment and Assessment Team.
You will support the Marketing Manager by assisting with various copywriting tasks, digital marketing campaigns, and market research to name but a few.
You will also get the opportunity to assist in the planning and running of various events throughout the year where you will be responsible for setting up and attending the event.
The ideal candidate must have excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail and a pro-active nature, along with the confidence to network and communicate effectively. You must be adaptable and able to work under pressure and prioritise tasks.
The hours will be covered Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays, however flexibility in the working days may be required on occasion depending on tasks required. Please note this position is 18.5 hrs per week (3 days per week)
We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, following a 2024 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting.
This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship.
About you:
* Conduct market research including regular social listening and benchmarking.
Plan social media campaigns to keep a active presence / monitoring and responding to comments.
* Writing monthly blog posts / conducting interviews with foster carers and / or staff.
* Advocate for the foster Birmingham brand and ensure all fostering staff are adhering to the brand guidelines.
* Produce a monthly e-newsletter to send to prospective foster carers.
* Write engaging press releases, articles and briefing notes for media / external organisations.
* Write and gather content and articles for our bi-annual foster carer magazine.
* Attend recruitment events to promote fostering.
* Keep the Foster Carer’s Portal up-to-date and fresh
* Liaising with external printers and designers
Interviews to be held week commencing 24th November 2025