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Salary: £36,900 - £40,850 per annum inclusive of all allowances
Contractual Hours: 35 hours per week
Basis: Full-Time, Fixed Term Contract (24 months)
Workplace category: Hybrid
Attachments: Job Information Pack
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Are you a creative and organised marketing professional with a passion for supporting small businesses? Do you have experience in web content, social media management, digital content creation, and marketing campaign delivery? If so, we would love to hear from you.
We are looking for a Marketing Assistant to join our SME Delivery Team within the City Business and Investment Unit at the City of London Corporation. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to high-impact programmes that support small and medium-sized enterprises across the Square Mile and beyond.
About the Role
As Marketing Assistant, you will support the development and implementation of marketing activities that promote the City’s SME support services. You will work closely with the Marketing and Events Manager on key strategic projects to create engaging content, manage social media channels (including LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter) and support the production of promotional materials such as leaflets, brochures, and newsletters.
Key responsibilities include:
- Creating and scheduling social media content and engaging with online audiences
- Assisting in the planning and delivery of marketing campaigns
- Producing high-quality digital and printed materials in line with brand guidelines
- Coordinating with internal teams and external suppliers
- Conducting market research and analysing campaign performance
- Supporting the development of marketing content for reports and presentations
About You
We’re looking for someone with:
- A degree or equivalent qualification in Marketing, PR, or Communications, or comparable experience
- Strong copywriting, editing, and content creation skills
- Experience developing and implementing marketing campaigns, especially in a business support and/or events setting.
- Proficiency in digital marketing platforms, social media tools, CMS, and email marketing
- Have some experience in data analysis to measure return on investment.
- A keen eye for detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
- A creative and proactive approach to engagement and campaign delivery
What We Offer
- A competitive salary and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- 24 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with increases based on service
- A supportive environment that encourages development and volunteering
- Access to exclusive staff benefits, discounts, and wellbeing support
This is a chance to make a real impact by helping to raise awareness and engagement with services that directly benefit the growth and resilience of London’s vibrant SME community.
Apply now and be part of a team that’s helping businesses thrive in one of the world’s most dynamic cities.
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Provisional Interview date: 20/21 August 2025
Closing date: 12 Noon on Wednesday 13th August 2025
To apply online please click the Apply online button below.
Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number OENV686 if you experience any difficulties. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.
The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications.
Because our roles are so varied, we don’t have a ‘one size fits all’ policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you’ll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It’s important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.
For more information on our categories for workplace attendance, please view our guide here.
We will be reviewing this policy and approach at regular intervals to ensure we’re meeting our attendance needs.