Digital Marketing Assistant

Digital Marketing Assistant

37 hours per week, Fixed term contract for 12 months – internship placement from August 2026 to August 2027

£12.71 per hour

We are looking for a current undergraduate student to assist in the effective delivery of the Council’s Tourism and Economic Development service.In particular, the rolewill involve leading on the digital marketing for our tourism support as part of the wider economic development objectives and assist with 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 Districts’ promotional digital and print 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 2026.

About you

The successful candidate will:

• Have a minimum of two ‘A’ levels or equivalent
• Be a current undergraduate – looking for a one year internship/placement as part of degree course
• Have a strong understanding of using social media to help create engaging marketing campaigns
• Demonstrate great customer service – competently interact with people, face-to-face, on the telephone and via correspondence
• Have experience of event management
• Comfortable Liaising with community groups and clubs
• Have knowledge of the local area (district)
• Possess content (media) creation skills
• Have the ability to travel to locations throughout the district
• Have good listening, oral and written communication skills
• Be computer literate and competent in the use of Microsoft-based packages
• Possess good time and project management skills
• Have the ability to work independently to tight timescales
• Possess good interpersonal skills
• Be comfortable with photography and video production
• Have knowledge of website CMS – namely Wordpress
• Be prepared to work evening and weekends
• Possess a confident and sociable persona

What we can offer

Our staff are at the heart of what we do and are key to ensuring we deliver our We are WychavonDistrict Council plan (attached) to make a positive difference to our communities, our economy and our environment. 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.

Please note: Wychavon District Council does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

To discuss the post or for further information, please call Steve Knight on 01386 565519.

Closing date: Sunday 26 April 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 5 May 2026

Please note: If we experience a high intake of applications, we may close the role and interview for the position sooner than advertised.