Job Introduction
CONTENT AND MARKETING EXECUTIVE
Applying through Indeed? You'll be asked to complete a short application on the Get Set UK recruitment system. This final step ensures your application is received and considered.
We encourage applicants to read the role information carefully before applying. Attention to detail and commitment matter in this role and are qualities we value in our team.
About us
Get Set UK supports people to overcome barriers, build skills and move into work.
Get Set UK is now part of Palladium, a global organisation working with governments, businesses and investors to solve social and economic challenges. Together, we are strengthening our support for participants, employers, commissioners and communities.
About the role
As a Content & Marketing Executive, you will create engaging content that helps tell the story of Get Set UK, our services and the impact we make across communities throughout the UK.
You will work across content creation, social media, design and digital channels, helping to bring campaigns, participant stories, employer partnerships and organisational achievements to life.
This is a practical, delivery-focused role. You will be responsible for creating finished content across multiple formats, from LinkedIn posts and website updates to graphics, presentations and marketing materials.
This role would suit someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership of their work and can confidently turn a brief into high-quality content with minimal supervision.
What you will do
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Create engaging written and visual content for social media, campaigns, websites, email communications and marketing materials
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Manage and develop Get Set UK's LinkedIn presence, planning, creating and publishing content aligned to organisational priorities
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Create on-brand visual assets using Canva and Adobe tools, including marketing collateral, presentations, reports and social media graphics
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Write clear, engaging copy that can be adapted for different audiences, services and communication channels
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Build and update website content using WordPress templates and content management systems
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Support marketing campaigns across employability, skills, justice, health and careers services
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Work with colleagues across the organisation to identify and develop compelling stories, case studies and campaign content
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Monitor content performance and use insight to improve future content and campaigns
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Keep accurate records and follow required processes
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Communicate clearly with participants, colleagues and external partners
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Role model Get Set UK’s values and demonstrate the employability standards we support in others, including good attendance, punctuality, professionalism, communication and follow-through.
Our values and standards
At Get Set UK, we are Ambitious, we take Pride in what we do, we are Considerate, we Own It and we Inspire.
We are looking for people who bring these values to life through their behaviour every day, whether they are working with participants, employers, colleagues or partners.
Because we work in employability and skills, we also look for colleagues who can role model positive employability behaviours, including good attendance, punctuality, professionalism, communication, reliability and follow-through.
Minimum essential criteria
To be considered for this role, you will need to evidence in your CV that you meet the minimum essential criteria below:
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Experience creating content across multiple formats, including written and visual content
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Experience using Canva to create professional marketing and communications materials
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Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Adobe InDesign, to update and produce branded documents and assets
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Ability to write clear, engaging and audience-appropriate content for a variety of channels
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Experience managing or contributing to social media channels in a professional environment
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Experience updating website content using WordPress or a similar content management system
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Ability to work independently from a brief and deliver high-quality outputs with minimal supervision
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Good organisation, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
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Evidence of commitment and follow-through in previous roles, education, volunteering or other responsibilities
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Evidence of delivering outcomes, targets, tasks, projects or agreed objectives
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Reliability, punctuality and a professional approach to work
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Ability to explain your employment history clearly, including any gaps or short-term roles
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Confidence using digital systems, email and Microsoft Office
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Commitment to Get Set UK’s values.
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Willingness to complete all required recruitment checks, including right to work, references and DBS checks where required
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Right to work in the UK. Please note that we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Desirable criteria
It would be helpful if you have:
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Experience working within marketing, communications, employability, education, skills or public service environments
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Experience planning and managing content calendars
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Experience creating campaign assets across digital and offline channels
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Experience using AI tools to support content creation and production workflows
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Understanding of accessibility, user experience and digital content best practice
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Experience analysing social media or website performance data
Benefits
We want colleagues to feel supported, rewarded and able to do their best work. Benefits include:
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25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
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Employee ownership share scheme
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Pension scheme with 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution
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Pension salary sacrifice scheme
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Vitality GP consultations
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Mental health support, including CBT and counselling
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Physiotherapy cover
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Vitality health checks
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40% discount on gym memberships
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Free 12-month Headspace subscription
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IncentFit, with the opportunity to earn up to £30 per month
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Discounts and offers with health, wellbeing and lifestyle retailers
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Phone contract discounts, including 20% off selected EE monthly plans
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Access to additional Vitality health cover and cashback benefits after 12 months’ service
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Group life protection after 2 years’ service
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Additional annual leave after 2, 4 and 5 years’ service
Some benefits are subject to role type, eligibility and length of service. The full benefits package will be confirmed during the recruitment process.
Recruitment process
We aim to make our recruitment process clear, fair and engaging for every candidate.
To apply, you must complete your application on our recruitment platform, including a short initial questionnaire. If you apply through Indeed, you will still need to complete this step before we can review your application.
Once submitted, our recruitment team will assess your CV and application against the essential requirements of the role, looking for evidence of relevant experience, communication skills, commitment and achievement.
If shortlisted, you may be invited to complete a further questionnaire and progress through some or all of the following stages:
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Telephone or Teams conversation with our recruitment team
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Online assessment or testing
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Employment history and reference checks
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Hiring manager interview
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Presentation, task or role-based exercise (where relevant)
Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory right to work, reference, DBS (where required), safeguarding and other pre-employment checks.
We encourage candidates to engage fully with each stage of the process. Preparation, responsiveness and attention to detail are important and reflect the standards we expect in our work.
Get Set for a better tomorrow. Apply today.
Additional information
We reserve the right to close applications early, so we encourage early applications.
Get Set UK is a Disability Confident and Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals and are committed to supporting physical and mental wellbeing at work. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process if required.
This role is subject to satisfactory recruitment checks and a commitment to safeguarding learners and clients.
Get Set UK does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies.
