We are looking for a Marketing & Communications Assistant.
Salary: £25,288 (pro rata)
Reports to: Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Contract: Part Time, Permanent
Hours: 30 hours per week (4 days from 7)
Location: 179, Constitution Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5TU
The Marketing Assistant will be responsible for planning and successfully delivering effective daily marketing requirements, keeping everything running smoothly to market and promote all of ASC’s business revenue streams including visitor attraction, schools, community, corporate, and fundraising.
Working closely with the Marketing and Communications Coordinator, external PR agencies as well as other ASC staff, the post holder will create and deliver successful social media posts (organic and paid) suitable for a diverse range of audiences across different platforms, as well as promote ASC through a range of other creative and inspiring opportunities to bring increased engagement to all ASC activities.
The post holder will be expected to work flexibly within the team, with a willingness to work evening and weekends as required.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Marketing Support
· Support the planning and implementation of ASC promotional campaigns
· Support the preparation of online and print marketing campaigns
· In conjunction with the Marketing and Communications Coordinator, gather updates from ASC team to generate marketing content
· Act as a point of contact for suppliers, printers, and external agencies to coordinate marketing materials
· Assist in organising marketing materials from flyers to digital assets
· Attend external public and industry events, acting as a brand ambassador to market ASC
· Create innovative and engaging PR sessions for delivery at ASC’s pop-up shop in the Bon Accord Centre and other agreed venues
· Support promotion by ensuring timely execution of social media and email campaigns
· Support the execution of sponsor and funder agreements by assisting with tasks such as social media mentions, content creation
Social Media
· Create innovative and engaging content that highlights ASC’s commercial services and activities
· Schedule and post social media across agreed platforms in an appropriate and timely fashion
· Monitor social media platforms responding to comments, questions, and messages in a timely and engaging manner
· Design and produce eye-catching graphics for social media
· Track social media performance, providing and reporting on insights and communicate suggested improvements
Email & Website Management
· Draft and send newsletters to segmented audiences
· Support list management and audience segmentation
· Maintain and update the ASC website with fresh content via ‘What’s On’ and other appropriate pages
Miscellaneous
· To ensure that all marketing supports the mission and values of the science centre.
· To share good practice initiatives both locally and nationally.
· To seek to undertake joint marketing initiatives, if appropriate, for the benefit of the science centre.
· Act as an outstanding ambassador for Aberdeen Science Centre both locally and further afield.
· Weekend and evening work is expected.
All science centre staff are expected to:
· Perform their own general clerical duties including, but not limited to, typing, copying, mailing and filing.
· Ensure all current legislation including, but not limited to, GDPR and Health and Safety is followed at all times.
· Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of client, staff and agency information.
· Consider the day to day environmental impact of their work and act to reduce accordingly i.e. turn off unwanted lights, reduce paper usage etc
· Follow any other reasonable duties as assigned by Chief Executive or Head of Fundraising.
· To attend conferences and other learning opportunities as required.
The above is intended to provide a clear but concise statement of the present major tasks and activities of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all its detailed duties. As a term of your employment, you may be required to undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required of you in the post mentioned above.
Aberdeen Science Centre reserves the right to amend the Job Description in consultation with the employee.
Aberdeen Science Centre pursues a policy of equal opportunities in the appointment and promotion of staff.
Person Specification
Do you have the skills, experience and enthusiasm we are looking for?

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES

· Educated to Scottish Higher Level or equivalent or with equivalent demonstrable experience in the field
· Sound knowledge of marketing and communications principles
· Knowledge, understanding and experience of using social media platforms as a business tool.
· Desire to work within the charity sector adopting a creative and innovative approach to marketing and communication
· Excellent attention to detail
· Confidence with IT, with an ability to keep up with advances in technology
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Ability to liaise effectively with a disparate type of internal and external stakeholders
· Ability to create impactful marketing materials (posters, leaflets, videos, etc.)
· Ability to work unsupervised
· Ability to work to tight deadlines and organise own schedule
· Commitment to continuous professional improvement and development.
· Previous experience in a customer focused environment
· Driving license
Desired Competencies
· Educated to degree level in a marketing or communications
· Knowledge, understanding and experience of delivering successful marketing plans (both short- term and longer-term)
· Experience of social media advertising
· Knowledge of digital marketing best practices
· Awareness or experience with growing social media trends
Employee Benefits
In return for your hard work, enthusiasm and commitment to our values you’ll receive a generous benefits package including:
· Holiday allowance of 31 days FTE
· Generous company sick pay of 3-months full pay & 3-months half pay
· Contributory pension scheme with employer contributions of 4% upon completion of probation
· A range of learning and development opportunities
· A comprehensive package of support though our Employee Assistance Programme
· Free onsite car parking at Aberdeen Science Centre for all staff
· 10 free admissions per year to Aberdeen Science Centre for your friends and family
· Free voluntary flu jab for all staff
· Possibility of flexible and hybrid working opportunities
· 10% staff discount in ASC Shop and onsite café, Grub.
· Social outings and team building sessions.
How To Apply
To apply for this position please send a CV and Covering Letter outlining your suitability relative to the Job Description & Person Specification to: recruitment@asc.scot or to: Recruitment, Aberdeen Science Centre, 179, Constitution Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5TU.
Deadline for applications: Monday 14th April 2025
Interviews will take place: w/b 12th May 2025
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £25,288.00 per year
Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you have knowledge or experience of using social media platforms for brand growth?
• Do you have a driving license?

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 14/04/202

Please refer the Job description for details