Marketing Assistant (Social Media) – MA Business
Hybrid: Dartford, 3 days in the office
Salary: £25,000, depending on experience and company benefits.
Contract: Permanent, full-time
At Mark Allen, we create specialist content, events, data and insight for professional communities across sectors that matter.
As Marketing Assistant (Social Media), you'll play an important role in helping us deliver engaging marketing campaigns across our MA Business events portfolio. Working closely with the Marketing Lead and colleagues across the business, you'll support social media activity, contribute creative ideas and help bring campaigns to life across a range of channels.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build their marketing career in a supportive, collaborative environment. You'll gain hands-on experience across social media, digital marketing and live events, while learning from experienced colleagues who will help you develop your skills and confidence.
If you enjoy variety, take pride in getting the details right and love seeing your work make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll be doing
Support the planning and delivery of social media activity for MA Business events, creating content tailored to different platforms and audiences.
Assist with the setup, monitoring and optimisation of paid social campaigns.
Monitor campaign performance and help produce reports, sharing insights and recommendations with the Senior Marketing Manager.
Work with our in-house studio to create and adapt graphic templates, ensuring brand guidelines are followed.
Review event photography and videography, selecting suitable content for websites and social media channels.
Create marketing toolkits, materials and HTMLs for sponsors and exhibitors.
Gather testimonials and case studies to support ongoing promotional activity.
Support the delivery of live events when required and assist with wider marketing projects across the portfolio.
Work closely with colleagues across marketing, sales, events and creative teams.
Use performance data, feedback and insight to help improve campaign results.
Contribute ideas that enhance audience engagement and strengthen our marketing activity.
What we're looking for
Must-haves
A strong understanding of social media platforms and how they are used for commercial marketing.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
The ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively to deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
A positive, collaborative approach and a willingness to learn.
Nice-to-haves
Experience using tools such as Adestra, Evessio, Adobe Express, Photo Affinity or similar image editing software.
Familiarity with Google Analytics or other reporting and performance tools.
Experience supporting marketing activity for events, awards or exhibitions.
An interest in content creation, social media trends and digital marketing.
If you do not meet every requirement but bring transferable skills, enthusiasm and fresh thinking, we encourage you to apply.
Why join Mark Allen Group?
Mark Allen is a specialist media business with more than 40 years of experience building trusted brands for professional audiences.
You will join a business that values curiosity, collaboration and continuous development. We believe in giving people the opportunity to learn, contribute ideas and build rewarding careers.
We offer:
Hybrid working.
Real responsibility and the opportunity to make a genuine contribution.
Development through hands-on learning, mentoring and internal progression.
Exposure to specialist markets and professional audiences.
The opportunity to work across digital marketing and live events.
A culture shaped by our values: Passionate, Creative, Nurturing and Fair.
How to apply
Apply through our careers site with your CV.
You may also include a short note telling us what attracted you to the role and what you would bring to it.
A video introduction is completely optional and will not disadvantage your application.
Right to work
Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
About Us
For over 40 years, Mark Allen Group has built and grown specialist media brands that inform, connect and support professional communities, combining trusted content, data, events and insight.
We are a commercial media owner with a long-term mindset, balancing strong legacy brands with innovation and evolution. Our people play a central role in shaping how our audiences engage with us today and how we grow for the future.
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Mark Allen is a trusted, family-owned media and information organisation driven by our core values of passion, creativity, fairness, and nurturing. These values are the heartbeat of everything we do, shaping our culture, guiding our decisions, and inspiring us to connect, educate, and empower the specialist communities we serve.
As we celebrate 40 years of success in 2025, we’re proud of how far we’ve come, from our beginnings in 1985 to becoming a global business with circa 550 employees and a diverse portfolio. Our brands span industries including MA Agriculture, MA Business, MA Education and Music, MA Exhibitions, MA Financial Media, MA Healthcare, and MA Travel Retail. Together, we deliver exceptional content, events, and digital products that truly make an impact.
Our entrepreneurial spirit and market expertise have fuelled our growth, but our real pride lies in how we do business. By living and breathing our values, we continue to innovate, build meaningful relationships, and set the standard for excellence.
Join us as we honour 40 years of achievements and look forward to creating an even brighter future together.