Job Introduction
Marketing & Communications Assistants (Two Roles Available)
Grade 6 | Marketing & Communications
We are recruiting two Marketing & Communications Assistants to join our Marketing and Communications service.
While both posts sit at the same grade and work closely together, they are two distinct roles with different areas of focus.
This single recruitment campaign is intended to attract candidates who may be suitable for either role. Applicants will be able to indicate which role they are applying for.
The roles
Role 1: Marketing & Communications Assistant
Reporting to the Marketing Manager
This role has a broad marketing focus and will support the planning and delivery of campaigns and projects across the organisation. You will help create marketing materials, brief agencies, manage assets, and provide essential administrative support to ensure campaigns run smoothly.
This role is well suited to someone who is organised, creative, and enjoys coordinating activity behind the scenes as well as contributing ideas.
Role 2: Communications & Marketing Assistant (Digital)
Reporting to the Digital Content Manager
This role is more digital-first, with a focus on website content, email newsletters, social media, and online communications. You will support content creation and editing, manage updates to digital channels, and help ensure content is accessible, audience-focused, and up to date.
This role suits someone with a strong interest in digital communications, content design, and writing for online audiences.
What both roles have in common
Both posts:
Work across the Marketing and Communications team
Support the creation of marketing and communications materials
Provide administrative and organisational support to keep activity running smoothly
Require good attention to detail, strong organisation skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities
Involve working in a public sector environment where clarity, accessibility, and sensitivity matter
About you
We are looking for people who are enthusiastic, organised, and keen to build a career in marketing and communications.
You will have:
Some experience or education in marketing, communications, or a related field
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
The ability to work collaboratively and manage your workload effectively
Confidence working with colleagues, suppliers, or external agencies
For the digital role, you will also bring:
Good copywriting and editing skills
Some experience of websites, social media, or email communications
An understanding of accessible, audience-focused content
Experience working in a public sector or complex organisational environment is desirable for both roles.
Applying
This campaign is recruiting to two separate Grade 6 roles.
When applying, please indicate which role you are applying for (or if you wish to be considered for both).
We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications. Shortlisting is expected to take place in January.
About the Company
Our Offer
Alongside the opportunity to lead change, drive strategic initiatives, and make a real difference in the West of England, we offer an excellent benefits package including:
- 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years continuous or reckonable service. There is also the option to increase your annual leave with our annual leave purchase scheme.
- 1 day of paid leave each year to volunteer
- Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 15.3%
- Flexible, family friendly and hybrid working options to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals. We follow a hybrid working model with typically 2 or 3 days in the office each week
- Reduced bus fare travel across the West of England
The West of England is an amazing part of the world to live and work. We are based in a new bright and airy office, with all the latest technology, close to Bristol Temple Meads Train Station.
The salary for this role is £31, 537 - £33, 699. This is the full-time equivalent salary, and will be pro-rata for part-time. We advertise salary ranges for job roles, with new appointments for external candidates typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, where higher skill levels or experience are applicable, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees.
We believe in fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, empowering you to thrive in your career. We prioritise your growth and success by providing a diverse range of learning and development opportunities. Our goal is to keep you motivated, equipped with essential skills, and confident in delivering excellent services.
Good Employment Charter
As a founding Member of the West of England Good Employment Charter and accredited Living Wage Employer, we’re committed to creating a diverse environment where all our employees can thrive. We make sure all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and we particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or citizenship status.
Reasonable Adjustments
If you have an accessibility need, disability, condition or need any additional support that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process (for example, you might need to submit your application in a different format), please get in touch with our Resourcing Team at Resourcing@westofengland-ca.gov.uk. We are here to assist and accommodate your needs.
Please note this vacancy may close early or be extended depending on the number of applications so please don’t wait to apply. If you have started your application, we’ll give you notice of the new closing date by email.
From a recruitment agency? We’re not engaging with agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, with no obligation to pay agency fees.
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