Marketing Communications Assistant

Full time positions currently available

The Marketing & Communications team is responsible for ensuring all marketing and communication materials, both online, offline, internally and externally are planned, developed and executed brilliantly to support the SCO brand.
This is a crucial role which centres on supporting the Planning, Governance and Communications Director in building the marketing & communication plan, which you will play a pivotal role in delivering.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Support the Planning, Governance and Communications Director by conducting research to identify new ideas and staying informed about industry trends
  • Developing and expanding our social media presence to strengthen brand awareness and support client development & recruitment efforts
  • Creating compelling digital content for both internal and external audiences that reflects our mission, values, and tone of voice
  • Managing the Step Change Outsourcing website, including writing SEO-friendly content, optimising images, and ensuring the site remains functional and user-focused
  • Collaborating with the Learning & Development team to create engaging, interactive training materials that enhance the employee learning experience
  • Assist in new project launches & supporting alignment and integration of campaign activity across all brands
  • Plan and implement employee programs focused on wellbeing, engagement, and incentives to foster a positive workplace culture
  • Implement a range of offline communication activities, including coordinating in-house photo shoots, creating visual assets, and producing marketing literature and collateral
  • Ensuring brand consistency across all marketing materials and internal communication channels by adhering to established brand guidelines
  • Communicating with a variety of key stakeholders both internally and externally
  • Providing operational support through internal event coordination

 

 

What’s in it for you?

  • Salary £24,603.15
  • After successfully passing probation, you have the opportunity to earn a bonus of £50 per month subject to completion of monthly objectives
  • Profit Share scheme – where you automatically enrol for a share of the company’s annual profit
  • Working for a Sunday Times Top 100 Company.
  • 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays – with the opportunity to gain additional two days though our Increased Holiday Entitlement Scheme
  • EE Friends & Family discount
  • Free Employee Assistance Programme
  • Pension contribution
  • Excellent career progression giving you the chance to continually develop, learn key business and leadership skills within our organisation 
  • Free on-site parking
  • Canteen on-site

 

Skills and Experience:

  • A degree in English, Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
  • Previous experience in a marketing agency or within an in-house marketing, digital, or communications team is preferred
  • Knowledge of digital tools such as Canva, Adobe Suite, Google Analytics & Meta Business Suite
  • Solid understanding of marketing strategy, planning, and execution
  • Exceptional attention to detail with a strong focus on quality and accuracy.
  • Excellent organisation skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • High proficiency in using PCs and digital platforms, including social media channels such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and presentation tools like PowerPoint
  • Experienced in copywriting and digital content creation, with a strong ability to develop clear & engaging material
  • Familiar with current marketing technologies and digital trends.
  • Good understanding of SEO principles and techniques.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.
  • Continually display reliability and professionalism at all times

 

This role is a full-time position, 38.75 hours per week.
Mon-Thurs 09:00-18:15, Fri 09:00-15:45.
This role is office based.