We're Hiring - Marketing Assistant

Permanent

Gill Education/News

Department: Education

Position: Marketing Assistant

Type of Vacancy: Permanent

Reporting to: Head of Marketing and Communications

Commencement date: August 2024

Gill Education is one of the leading education publishers for both the primary and post-primary schools’ market in Ireland. We work with the best educators in the country to deliver excellent products that answer the needs of teachers and students, while providing an exceptional customer experience.

As a key member of the team, supporting the department and the functions of both Primary and Post-primary promotions, the role is varied and fast-paced. Exceptional personal organisation and time-management skills are a must. You will be required to handle many priorities and projects at once, so your attention to detail is critical. Working closely and collaboratively with both colleagues across departments and with external contacts, you will have the ability to communicate effectively and confidently with a wide range of people. You will thrive on organisation and variety in a dynamic, busy department and be happy learning and developing on the job. You will take pride in providing excellent customer service, for both internal and external customers.

Key duties and responsibilities include

  • Liaison with suppliers for printing and dispatch of marketing materials
  • Maintenance of our customer database, ensuring it is up-to-date and reflects best practice
  • Support for email marketing including administration and supply of targeted mailing lists
  • Support our website functions, including organising assets, updating content, etc.
  • Organisation and co-ordination of direct mailings
  • Administration of Gill Education attendance at conferences, events, exhibitions etc.
  • Support the design/production of marketing material, both traditional and digital
  • Assistance with social media content and calendar
  • Support promotional activities e.g. webinars, video shoots, and attendance where required
  • Co-ordination and inventory of all marketing collateral
  • Assemble and circulate reports on marketing activity
  • Fulfilment of competition prizes; liaising with suppliers and winners
  • Other administrative and organisational tasks as may be required from time to time by the team and department

Key competencies

  • Highly organised, with a proven ability to multitask and work to deadlines
  • Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
  • Confident communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Proactive in building strong, positive working relationships with team members
  • Proven track record of adaptability within a busy work environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Word, etc.)
  • Interest in/experience of Canva or other design package an advantage

Education

  • Third level/PLC qualification required

Please include a cover letter with your CV outlining relevant experience, why you want to work at Gill Education, and why this particular job appeals to you.

Closing date: Wednesday 31 July 2024

To make an application, please email careers@gill.ie with your CV and covering letter.