We're seeking a dynamic individual with top-notch communication skills, a creative mindset, and superb social media skills to join our Marketing, Design&Communications team. As the Social Media&Marketing Assistant, you'll step into a vital role, partnering closely with our Marketing, Design&Communications Manager to drive our marketing, comms and brand objectives forward. Your mission? To craft compelling internal communications and deliver impactful and engaging social media campaigns. If you thrive in the fast-paced world of marketing and communications, this role is for you! This hybrid position will entail split working between home and the office, based in Morganstown, Cardiff. General Duties * Stay up to date with industry trends, tools and best practices in marketing and communications, incorporating new ideas and strategies as and when appropriate. * Take part in any project work deemed necessary by Portal’s senior management team. * Fully engage with and adhere to Portal’s company values. * Embrace Portal’s strategies, polices and processes. * Ensure that all your practices adhere to information security policies, procedures and legislation. * Work as a team to ensure continuous quality improvements supporting the company’s journey to excellence. * Keep outlook calendars up to date at all times. Key Responsibilities: The above duties are not an exhaustive list and should be viewed as guidance. Your line manager or Portal’s senior management team may ask that you takepart in additional duties to fully utilise your experience, skills and knowledge. Person Specification Personal Qualities * Excellent rapport building and people skills. * Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. * Personable with a proven track record of working with a diverse range of individuals. * A highly self-motivated individual with a positive ‘can do’ attitude. * Excellent time management and organisation skills. Essential Experience and Skills * Minimum of 3 years’ experience of working in a similar role. * A degree in Marketing or Communications, or equivalent. * Creative, with experience of online campaigns and paid social media advertising. * Experience of using Social Media management tools, for scheduling, creating and analysing content, such as Hootsuite. * Experience of using a Content Management Systems to update website content. * Experience of using email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp. * Experience of using CRM platforms such as HubSpot. * Knowledge and understanding of Google Marketing Platform. * Eye for design detail and ability to navigate Canva or similar design tool/software. Desirable Experience and Skills * Video editing experience. * Photography skills. * Welsh speaker. Salary: Between £25,000 to £28,000 per annum (Pro Rata) dependent on experience, skills and qualifications. Additional Benefits: Generous holiday package, Healthcare cash plan, contributory pension scheme and more. Hours: Part-time (3 days/22.2 hours per week) Closing Date: 28th October 2024 Interview Date: Week beginning November 4th Portal reserves the right to close vacancies sooner if a vast number of suitable applications is received. We encourage early applications for consideration of this post. Applicants will receive a communication progressing their application to the next stage within 2 weeks after the closing date. Should this not be received, applicants can assume their application has not been successful on this occasion. DBS checks are necessary for all positionswithin Portal and will be submitted in the event of the individual being offered the