To apply, please visit the Parents 1st UK website (www.parents1st.org.uk) and complete the application form along with a covering letter telling us why you’re interested and what you could bring to this role.
Please send your completed application to [email protected]
Location: Essex (home-based with occasional travel across Essex)
Hours: 15 hours per week (hours can be worked flexibly, but must include Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Salary: £13.85 per hour
We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated Marketing Assistant to join the Parents 1st UK team. This is a fixed term contract to September 2027 to cover maternity leave.
If you’re creative, passionate about helping others, and have at least 1 years’ experience in marketing, then we’d love to hear from you!
We are seeking:
· An all-rounder – you must have experience of social media, paid ads, email marketing, copywriting and asset creation
· An individual with a high level of attention to detail and a positive can-do attitude
· A confident communicator with excellent IT skills
· Someone who is well organised and able to manage multiple projects at once
About the role
You will be working directly with the Parents 1st UK Communications & Marketing Manager and another Marketing Assistant to assist with managing social media channels and paid ads, writing and uploading content to the website, collating information for monthly newsletters, creating images/videos, and promoting courses, workshops and other events.
Why join us?
- Be part of a supportive, values-driven team
- Make a real impact on families’ lives
- Ongoing training and professional development
- 28 days annual leave (pro rata for part time staff) + bank holidays
- NEST pension scheme
As experts in perinatal peer support, we believe that every parent deserves support, and every baby deserves the best possible start in life. If you’re creative, passionate about helping others, and have at least 1 years’ experience in marketing, then we’d love to hear from you!
You will play an important role in supporting the Marketing and Comms team to grow our reputation and raise awareness of peer support and our support services.
You will be working directly with the Parents 1st UK Communications & Marketing Manager and another Marketing Assistant to assist with managing social media channels, writing and uploading content to the website, collating information for monthly newsletters, creating images/videos, and promoting courses, workshops and other events.
Guided by the Communications and Marketing Manager, the key responsibilities include:
· Posting organic content across Facebook, Instagram and YouTube
· Scheduling paid ads across social media channels
· Being aware of best practices across the above social media platforms
· Being able to communicate key messages concisely across social media, with excellent written communication skills
· Collating information for monthly newsletters
· Uploading content to our website (Having an understanding of SEO is desirable)
· Proofreading to a high standard, with excellent attention to detail
· Assisting with workshops/events, capturing photos/videos
General
1. To be keen to learn, develop, and contribute
2. To be aware of and follow Parents 1st UK Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk procedures and attend regular training
3. To attend regular staff meetings and supervision as required
4. To attend training associated with the post as required
5. To ensure that appropriate confidentiality is maintained
This is a homeworking role, but you will be required to travel to attend team meetings and possibly attend some events within Essex. You must have the correct right to work documents to work in the UK and be comfortable/willing to travel when required.
NB This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. When shortlisting we are looking to interview people who show on their application form that they meet the criteria and competencies listed below. Priority is given to the essential criteria. We will use the interview and assessment process to explore this further and to cover those areas that cannot be shown on a written application.
The Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and other legislation places responsibilities for Health & Safety on all employees. Therefore, it is the post holder’s responsibility to take reasonable care for the Health and Welfare of him/herself and other employees in accordance with legislation, policy, and Programme. Where the post holder is disabled, every effort will be made to supply all the necessary employment aids, equipment, or adaptations to enable him/her to perform the full duties of the job. If, however, a certain task proves to be non-achievable then job redesign will be given full consideration.
It is the responsibility of the individual to inform the CEO of Parents 1st (in strictest confidence) of their medical history and any changes, which could affect their work duties.
Personal Specification
This role will be particularly suitable to someone who already has at least 1 year of experience as a Marketing Assistant or similar level.
We are seeking:
· An all-rounder – you must have experience of social media, paid ads, email marketing, copywriting and asset creation
· An individual with a high level of attention to detail and a positive can-do attitude
· A confident communicator with excellent IT skills
· Someone who is well organised and able to manage multiple projects at once
Essential
· Experience in posting to social media channels
· Experience in scheduling paid ads across Facebook and Instagram
· Experience of creating images/videos suitable for digital content
· Understanding of GDPR
· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal in a variety of contexts
· Has a driving licence, access to own transport and able to travel to a variety of locations
· Understands and is fully committed to equal opportunities, including anti-racism and anti-discriminatory practice
· Comfortable with Parents 1st UK working environment, ethos and approach
Desirable
· Experience of writing web copy, including an understanding of SEO
· Experience of email marketing, building and maintaining email lists, writing newsletters
How to apply
Please send your completed application form and a covering letter to [email protected] by Midday on Tuesday 30 June 2026.
For an informal chat about the role or for more information, please email Nicole Ranaweera – [email protected] or call 07990 384563.
Pay: £13.85 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wickford SS11
