Marketing Assistant
Tiverton, Devon
About Us
Founded in 1604, Blundell's is a co-educational independent school for pupils aged 3 - 18 years. Based on 90 acres of beautiful Devon countryside, Blundell's fosters a friendly and open environment where both students and staff can thrive. Boasting excellent facilities and the best in pastoral care, we are committed to providing an outstanding learning experience for all students.
We are now looking for a Marketing Assistant to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 37.5 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary of £25,666 per annum
- 4 weeks' paid holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Meals when the kitchen is in operation
- Branded uniform provided (as required)
- Relevant internal and external training provided
- Use of excellent on-site sports facilities including gym, swimming pool, tennis
courts and fitness suite at staff opening times
- Free staff parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
This is an exciting opportunity for a creative individual with experience or qualifications in marketing, social media or content creation to join our prestigious school.
You'll have the chance to work across a wide range of marketing activities, from managing our digital presence to supporting events, making this a varied and engaging role where no two days are the same.
What's more, you'll be part of a supportive, friendly team dedicated to promoting one of the country's oldest and most respected educational institutions.
So, if you want to step into a role where you can develop your skills and make a meaningful impact, read on and apply today!
The Role
As a Marketing Assistant, you will support the Director of Marketing & Admissions in delivering the Strategic Marketing & Admissions Plan.
You'll be involved in a wide variety of marketing activities, including creating content for our website and hard copy publications, creating video and photographic content and managing digital video and image libraries. You will also assist with our social media management, press and publicity.
Working with other departments across the Senior and Prep School, you'll share information and ensure brand consistency across our communications, promoting all aspects of the school both internally and externally.
Additionally, you will:
- Assist with the implementation and development of our Social Media Strategy
- Provide general administrative support to the Marketing & Admissions team
- Copywrite and proofread marketing materials
About You
To be considered as a Marketing Assistant, you will need:
- Marketing, social media or content creation experience or an equivalent qualification
- Strong IT skills and familiarity with the marketing applications of social media
- The ability to build strong working relationships at all levels
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good time management skills
The closing date for this role is the 30th August 2024.
Other organisations may call this role Junior Marketing Executive, Junior Marketing Officer, Digital Marketing Assistant, Social Media Assistant, Content Marketing Assistant, or Communications Assistant.
Webrecruit and Blundell's are equal opportunities employers, value diversity, and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
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