Marketing Assistant

Collett & Sons Ltd have an exciting opportunity for a Marketing Assistant to join the team.

Location: Office based, Halifax (HX2 0DF)

Salary: Dependant on experience, reviewed annually

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm

About Us:

Collett & Sons Ltd is a family-owned company established since 1928. Originally founded as a transport company, since then we have evolved into a multi-modal operator and have organised ourselves into four closely-run divisions to reflect the diverse nature of our business and the clients we serve. These divisions are seamlessly integrated, allowing us to provide a comprehensive "one-stop-shop" service.

We specialise in serving the oil and gas, power generation, heavy engineering, renewables, and civil and infrastructure markets, transporting and moving difficult loads both in the UK and worldwide. Our operations are based at our 5-acre site in Halifax, 10-acre site in Goole, and 6-acre site in Grangemouth.

Marketing Assistant – The Role:

Here at Collett we are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic Marketing assistant to work with and learn from our Marketing Manager becoming a member of the Sales & Marketing team.

Marketing Assistant – The responsibilities:

Examples of the scope and responsibilities that the Marketing Assistant will be assisting with are listed below:

- Design, edit, and manage social media campaigns to increase brand visibility and engagement

- Create tailored content for specific social media platforms using Adobe Creative Suite

- Attend site visits to document projects and operate drone and camera equipment for visual content creation

- Communicate with other departments to identify upcoming projects and align marketing efforts accordingly

- Plan PR and social media campaigns to enhance brand reputation and reach. Plan future PR coverage to maximise media exposure and maintain a positive brand image

- Manage website content, ensuring it is up-to-date, engaging, and aligned with the company's branding

- Monitor SEO performance and web traffic metrics to optimise website visibility and user experience. Track Google AdWords campaigns to measure effectiveness and make data-driven decisions. Utilise Google Analytics to track website traffic and evaluate the performance of digital advertisement campaigns

- Plan and coordinate exhibitions to showcase the company's services

- Write staff and company newsletters to keep internal and external stakeholders informed

- Prepare award write-ups and submissions to gain recognition in relevant industry awards

- Write press releases to announce company news, achievements, and product launches

- Manage the marketing budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources and cost efficiency

Marketing Assistant – You:

Essential:

- A willingness to learn and succeed

- Proficient in using a PC

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Creative mindset with a keen eye for design and visual aesthetics

Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

Desirable:

- Experience in a similar role

- Strong knowledge of social media platforms, their best practices, and current trends

- Experience in event planning and management

- Familiarity with SEO strategies and web analytics tools, such as Google Analytics & Google Ads

Marketing Assistant – Benefits (subject to conditions):

- 28 days Holiday per year including Bank Holiday

- Holiday Purchase Scheme available

- Company contributions to the Company pension scheme are offered

- Training and Development opportunities to assist your skillset in the role

- Immediate start available

Join our team at Collett & Sons and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional products and services. Apply now and showcase your marketing expertise in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

To submit your CV for this exciting Marketing Assistant opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now!