Marketing Assistant

Collett & Sons have an exciting opportunity for a Marketing Assistant to join our team in Bradford.

Location: Bradford, BD12 0QY

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: Competitive

Hours: Monday to Friday 08.00hrs to 17.00hrs

About Us:

Collett & Sons Ltd is a successful family-owned Company, established since 1928. Originally founded as a Transport Company, it has developed in to a specialist multi-modal operator and has been set in to 4 closely run Divisions to reflect the diverse nature of the business and clients it serves. The 4 Divisions are integrated between each other which allow a ‘One stop shop’ service.

- Transport - Undertaking General transport, Freight Forwarding and Warehousing

- Heavy Lift - Heavy transport, Crane Hire, Lifting & Project management

- Marine - Vessel Chartering operations, Stevedoring, Port and Ships Agency services

- Consulting - Undertaking Route surveying, site access studies & reporting

The Company specialise in the Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Heavy Engineering, Renewables and Civil & Infrastructure markets, transporting and moving difficult loads within the UK & Worldwide.

We operate from our 5-acre head office site in Halifax, 10-acre site in Goole, 5-acre site in Grangemouth, offices in Bradford, Scotland and a depot in Dublin, Ireland.

Marketing Assistant - The Role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic, Marketing Assistant to work in our expanding Sales & Marketing Team.           

Marketing Assistant – Key Responsibilities:

- Design, edit and manage social media campaigns to increase brand visibility and engagement

- Create tailored content for specific social media platforms using Adobe Creative Suite

- Attend site visits to document projects and operate drone and camera equipment for visual content creation

- Communicate with other departments to identify upcoming projects and align marketing efforts accordingly

- Plan PR and social media campaigns to enhance brand reputation and reach. Plan future PR coverage to maximise media exposure and maintain a positive brand image

- Prepare award write-ups and submissions to gain recognition in relevant industry awards

- Write press releases to announce company news, achievements and equipment purchases

Marketing Assistant - You:

- Experience in a similar role

- Proficient in using a PC (Essential)

- Strong knowledge of social media platforms, their best practices and current trends

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Creative mindset with a keen eye for design and visual aesthetics

- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

- Full UK driving license

- Minimum education to A-Level standard (Math’s and English essential)

- Full clean driving license essential

Benefits:

- 28 days Holiday per year, holiday purchase scheme subject to conditions

- The role is subject to a 6 months probationary period after which CPD will be provided to the successful candidate

- Company contributions to the Company pension scheme are offered

- They will enjoy a varied work load and will be given every opportunity to help grow and develop, in return contributing to the Company’s development and growth, with the prospect for promotion

To submit your CV for this Marketing Assistant opportunity click ‘Apply’ now!