Marketing Assistant in Brighton

We’re looking for a talented Marketing Assistant to join the Marketing Department on a fixed term contract. Dumfries & Galloway College is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Marketing Assistant to support the Marketing Team Leader to deliver high quality marketing, communications and digital engagement on behalf of the College. This is an exciting opportunity to support how we communicate with prospective students, employers, communities and partners. Working as part of a hands on, multiskilled team, you will support the Marketing Team Leader to deliver impactful campaigns, and ensure our marketing activity is accurate, engaging, timely and on brand. If you thrive in a fast paced environment, enjoy variety, and are passionate about driving positive outcomes through great marketing, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee day to day marketing delivery across digital, social media, PR, campaigns, events and print.
• Coordinate incoming work requests and manage workflow across the marketing team.
• Shape and deliver engaging content that strengthens recruitment, commercial income and College visibility.
• Support website content development and improvements to user experience.
• Lead on social media presence, ensuring engaging, accessible and compliant content.
• Deliver targeted campaigns aligned to student recruitment, employer engagement and College priorities.
• Work with external media, PR partners, creative suppliers and internal colleagues across campuses.
• Protect and champion the College brand, ensuring consistency, quality and accessibility.
• Support team development, provide guidance and quality assurance, and encourage continuous improvement.
• Manage budget tracking, procurement and financial reporting associated with marketing activity.

About You

Essential experience

• Leadership experience in a marketing role within a complex organisation.
• Proven success delivering multichannel marketing campaigns.
• Strong digital communications and social media experience.
• Design and produce marketing materials for print and digital platforms.
• Support social media channels and website updates.
• Assist with events, promotions and outreach activity.
• Capture photography and video content.
• Support PR and communications activity.
• Act as an ambassador for the College brand.

Skills you’ll need

• Strong digital and creative skills, including social media and marketing content creation.
• Ability to design and produce marketing materials using tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud or Canva.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Well organised, able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Confident working as part of a team and representing the organisation professionally.

Essential qualifications

• SCQF Level 8 qualification or equivalent experience in marketing, graphic design or a related field.

Other Benefits

• Membership of the Local Government Pension/SPPA Scheme.
• Up to 45 (if support) days annual leave Pro Rata (including bank holidays and college closure dates).
• Opportunities for career progression and personal development.
• Access a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits inc. Cycle to Work, Bike Shop, Home & Electronics Lifestyle Saves and Employee Assistance Programme.