Marketing Assistant

Job Title: Marketing Assistant

Location: Ashington, England

Salary: Salary Band 4 �24,294 - �25,979 pro rota (actual �14,770 - �15,803)

Job Type: Permanent / Part Time (22.5 hours per week, all year round)

Closing Date: Monday 1st April

Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Trust will provide an environment in which the personal attributes, strengths and academic excellence of staff will enable the creation of opportunities for all to develop their potential to the full; creating confident, independent, versatile and successful adults, equipped with the skills and values to meet the challenges of a changing society and to provide the best possible educational foundation for life.

It is essential that the post holder actively supports the vision and ethos of the Northumberland Church of England Academy.

The Role:

Are you a creative and enthusiastic marketing professional? Do you enjoy finding new ways to reach people and make an impact? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

The Marketing Assistant will work alongside the Marketing and Communications Coordinator to ensure that the positive work undertaken by the Trust and its schools is publicised to the maximum exposure, and in ensuring consistency and clarity of messaging to parents, staff and the wider community.

You are responsible for maintaining the Trust's digital platforms, including websites and social media channels, creating written and graphic-based content where required and ensuring that all messaging is consistent with the Trust brand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support with the delivery of the Trusts marketing and communications strategy
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with others both within the Trust and the wider community
• Help with the creation of video content when required
• Support with managing the Trust's social media channels (X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube & LinkedIn)
• Undertake any other related or special tasks applicable to the post as required by the Marketing and Communications Coordinator

The Candidate:

The person undertaking this role is expected to work within the policies, ethos and aims of the school and to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be assigned. The duties of this post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or level of responsibility entailed. You may be required to carry out additional duties commensurate with the level of the role.

Experience:

• Evidence of required skills and competencies (eg portfolio of written work produced at University/college)

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills
• Drive, competence, flexibility and a willingness to learn
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task
• Ability to cope with demanding deadlines
• Creativity, imagination and the ability to use initiative
• Good teamwork, analytical and problem-solving skills

Knowledge & Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• A Level or equivalent in a relevant subject eg English
• Language/Literature, IT, Communications
• Excellent literacy/ IT skills

Physical, mental and emotional demands:

• Commitment to helping provide a high-quality service to all

Other:

• Willingness to participate in training and development

Benefits:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• The Nest - Our nursery/childcare provision specifically for NCEAT staff
• Free Parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme - free 24/7 health and wellbeing support for all members of staff within the Trust
• 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (full time staff)

NCEA Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles: Marketing Executive, Senior Marketing Administrator, Marketing Associate, Marketing Officer, Social Media Executive, Marketing Analyst, B2B Marketing, Communications Executive, Marketing Specialist, Digital Marketing Executive, social media Officer, Comms Officer, Marketing Co-ordinator, B2C Marketing, Marketing Manager, Internal Communications Officer, Public Relations Manager, PR Executive may also be considered for this role.