Job Introduction
Marketing and Events Assistant (student placement)
Fixed term contract - Placement from August 2025 for 12 months
37 hours per week
National minimum wage for age
We are looking for an undergraduate student to assist in the effective delivery of the Council's Tourism and Economic Development service. In particular, the role will involve supporting the implementation of tourism opportunities and event production.
This is an exciting and varied role providing a great experience to support a degree qualification. You will be championing the district as a tourism destination for day visits and short breaks, and you will support with the preparation, marketing, and distribution of the District's promotional literature. There will also be the opportunity to network with partner organisations to maximise Wychavon's opportunities to maintain and enhance the local economy, through business investment and visitor spending.
This is a student placement opportunity for students undertaking an undergraduate degree course with a gap year for placement. Placement to commence August 2025.
About You
The successful candidate will:
* be undergraduates looking for a work placement as part of their sandwich degree course.
* have a minimum of two A levels or equivalent.
* be a confident communicator, passionate about digital marketing, events, and tourism.
* be flexible to attend events at weekends and Bank Holidays. There will be evening work at times also.
* have experience with community groups and clubs, event management, and be IT literate.
* need to hold an in-date full driving licence and have use of a car for business purposes.
What We Can Offer
Our staff are at the heart of what we do, and as a result, we are always looking to recruit, develop, and retain the very best talent we can find. So, as well as a rewarding career, we offer a range of attractive benefits, such as:
* Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions.
* Generous annual leave entitlement with options to purchase additional annual leave.
* Committed training programme and development opportunities.
* Onsite nursery with 20% staff discount.
* Discounted Gym and swim membership.
* Health and Wellbeing support and a Free Employee Assistance scheme including access to counselling services.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Employee Discounts with a range of companies including EE and the Kaarp discount scheme.
We are an employer that values face-to-face communication, collaboration, and connection; therefore, all our roles have an office-based requirement with some agile working as part of the role.
To discuss the post or for further information, please call Steve Knight, Place Projects Manager on 01386 565519.
Closing date: Sunday 13 April 2025
Interview date: Wednesday 23 April 2025
Please note if we experience a high intake of applications, we may close the role and interview for the position sooner than advertised. #J-18808-Ljbffr