PR & Marketing Assistant

Im supporting a client based in Colchester who are looking for a proactive and creative Marketing Assistant to join their growing team. This is a hands-on role that offers plenty of variety and the opportunity to make a real impact.

Youll play a key part in delivering marketing activity across digital channels campaigns partnerships PR and events helping to bring our brand to life and support business growth.

Working closely with the PR & Marketing Manager youll take ownership of day-to-day marketing execution ensuring campaigns are delivered effectively consistently and to a high standard. Youll help drive brand awareness generate inbound leads support strategic partnerships and contribute to the continued growth of the business as we expand into new markets and sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their marketing career in a fast-paced ambitious organisation where no two days are the same.

Key Responsibilities

Content & Digital Marketing

Plan and maintain content calendars to ensure a consistent online presence.

Produce high-quality written content including blogs case studies website copy newsletters and customer communications.

Support SEO initiatives through keyword-led content creation and optimisation.

Update and maintain website content landing pages and digital assets.

Assist with email marketing campaigns and customer nurture programmes.

Social Media & Community Engagement

Monitor social media channels and identify opportunities for reactive and trending content.

Engage with customers partners and relevant online communities to build brand awareness.

Support audience growth and strengthen brand visibility across key platforms.

Track analyse and report on social media performance and engagement metrics.

Campaign Delivery

Coordinate and execute multi-channel marketing campaigns from planning through to delivery.

Support lead generation initiatives and promotional campaigns.

Assist with campaign reporting analysis and optimisation.

Identify opportunities to improve marketing processes and increase campaign efficiency.

Partnerships & PR

Support the delivery of strategic partnerships and co-marketing initiatives.

Help build and maintain relationships with customers charities industry partners and stakeholders.

Maintain media contacts and journalist databases.

Assist with PR activity award submissions press releases and case study development.

Events & Content Creation

Support the planning coordination and delivery of events exhibitions and activations.

Attend customer sites and events when required to capture content and marketing assets.

Coordinate content editing and distribution across marketing channels.

Reporting & Marketing Operations

Produce monthly marketing reports dashboards and performance insights.

Maintain marketing systems databases and processes.

Help ensure brand consistency across all communications and marketing materials.

About You

Youll be someone who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys balancing creativity with organisation. Youll be comfortable taking ownership of projects managing multiple priorities and working collaboratively with colleagues across the business

Essential

At least 1 years experience in a marketing role.

Managing social media platforms in a professional capacity.

Copywriting and written communication skills.

Familiarity with email marketing platforms and CRM systems.

Experience using Canva or similar design tools.