Job description

An Overview of the Job Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Fun & Active family as a Marketing & Design Assistant. As a creative individual, you will play a key part in the production of our design and marketing material, working closely with our Marketing Manager and Graphic Designer. This double-edged role will see you using an eye for detail to generate a variety of media, as well as high-standard marketing and social media content.

Find out about us here: https://fun-play.co.uk/

Key Responsibilities

MARKETING:

· Create engaging written and video content for our social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Tik Tok keeping in mind each audience.

· Generate content for our weekly marketing e-newsletter campaign using HubSpot.

· Assist with different SEO and website development projects.

· Send emails to school contacts using HubSpot to support an increase in google reviews.

· Respond to google reviews.

· Assist with organising different trade shows and exhibitions.

· Obtain quality photos and assets for completed projects on site.

· Occasional competitor research to inspire new ideas for expanding our offering.

· Occasional office support i.e. answering phone calls.

· Any other reasonable request by the Marketing Manager or Director.

DESIGN:

· Assist the Graphic Designer with completing design artwork, ensuring it remains in line with company branding.

· Assist with keeping our primary media channels up to date with design elements, imagery, and info. This includes our website, FB catalogue, product brochure, game photos, scaled games document, cutting files etc.

· Select and edit photos from each completed job for use in marketing and design material. Also suggest nominations and choose winner for our Photo of the Month internal competition.

· Support our design team where needed by assisting with playground designs and amendments, ensuring they are completed to a high standard, and within our SLA.

What you’ll need

· English GCSE (A*-C) or equivalent

· Degree level qualification or equivalent in design and/or marketing

· Minimum of 2 years experience in a design or marketing role

· Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

· Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, inc. Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.

· An understanding of social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Tik Tok, YouTube, and Meta Business Suite.

· An understanding of both digital and print technical processes.

· An understanding of the design process from sketching to final product.

· Design portfolio displaying recent projects.

Attributes

· Excellent written communication.

· Exceptional attention to detail.

· Excellent organisation skills and ability to prioritise workload.

· Ability to think creatively with a flair for graphic design.

· Team player with a positive attitude.

· Capable of working towards and meeting deadlines.

Desirable

· Knowledge of After Effects and Premiere Pro

· Knowledge of WordPress and HubSpot

· Confident in photography as well as being in front of a camera

Company Benefits

Enjoy a fantastic workplace culture with the following benefits:

· Optional 4 day working week

· Quarterly team building events

· Flexible start and finish time

· Additional day holiday for every 2 years’ of service (maximum of 5)

· Annual overseas training

· Coaching & Mentorship

· Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

· Regular team lunches

· Opportunity to win monthly vouchers for performance

· Bonus scheme

After a successful probation period, you will have the opportunity to choose from the additional benefits using a points system:

· Birthday voucher

· Birthday off

· Parking space

· Private Healthcare including dental and optical cover

· Budget for Personal Development

· Gym membership

· £100k Life Insurance

· 1 day off per year for charitable work

· An increased holiday entitlement from 28 to 30 days including bank holidays

Salary

£22,5000 - £27,500

Hours

Full time, Permanent

37.5 hours per week with 30 minute lunch break

8/9am – 4/5pm Weekdays

28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £22,500.00-£27,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Yearly bonus

Experience:

• Graphic design: 2 years (preferred)
• Marketing: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 10/03/2023