Job Description

Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Salary:

24,796 to 25,989 per annum

Grade:

CD

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time (37 hours)

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join North Yorkshire Council's destination management and marketing organisation, Visit North Yorkshire. Created in 2023 following the merging of seven district and borough councils, this is the perfect time to join the Tourism service and support our objective to showcase North Yorkshire as a must-visit destination and increase the value of the county's visitor economy.



We are recruiting a Marketing Assistant to join our Destination Marketing Team. This hybrid role is based in Harrogate, Northallerton, or Richmond, with flexibility to work remotely. You'll support the Destination Campaign Manager in delivering thematic, seasonal, and place-based campaigns focused on the western region of North Yorkshire, including Harrogate, Skipton, Ripon, the Yorkshire Dales, Nidderdale National Landscape, Richmond, and Selby.

Key Responsibilities

Creating engaging content for websites and social media that highlights North Yorkshire's unique appeal. Attending and supporting events (sometimes outside normal hours) to represent Visit North Yorkshire. Coordinating influencer activity, photo/video shoots, and digital content across platforms like CrowdRiff. Collaborating with internal teams and external partners to ensure campaign success.

What We're Looking For:

Knowledge of digital communications and audience engagement. Experience creating rich, engaging content across platforms. Strong communication skills and a proactive, flexible approach. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Willingness to travel across the county.

Why Join us?

Generous Annual Leave: 28 days of holiday (pro-rata), increasing to 34 days after 5 years' service - plus public holidays.
Pension Scheme:for your future with our generous Local Government Pension Scheme. Fitness Discounts: Discounted Gym memberships at various gyms across the county. Lifestyle Savings: Enjoy a wide range of discounts at hundreds of popular high-street and online retailers.
And more: Additional wellbeing support, employee assistance, and development opportunities.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Cath Poucher, Destination Campaign Manager (West), via email at cath.poucher@northyorks.gov.uk

Key Documents

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Total Rewards Brochure

Key Dates

Closing Date:

Sunday 23rdNovember 2025

Interview Date:

Tuesday 9th December 2025





NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.



We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.



North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Marketing Assistant

Salary:

24,796 - 25,989

Posted:

03/11/2025

Closing date:

24/11/2025

Closing time:

23:59