Job Description

Are you passionate about marketing and looking for the next step in your career?



We're looking for a creative and motivated individual to join our Economy and Culture team as a Place Marketing Assistant, supporting campaigns that put our borough on the map.



Reporting to the Senior Place Marketing Officer and working with the wider team, you'll help plan and deliver marketing campaigns that reach residents, visitors, businesses, and investors. From crafting engaging social media content to helping grow our online presence you'll help us tell the story of our borough. You'll also play a key role in supporting the planning, delivery, and promotion of our exciting Love Basingstoke events programme.



With your eye for detail and positive attitude, you'll bring fresh ideas and energy to our team. Your creativity and communication skills will help us produce innovative campaigns, while your organisational skills will ensure everything runs smoothly.

What you'll do

Research, create and schedule digital content Monitor social media reach and engagement producing monthly and quarterly analytics reports Assist with the development and implementation of digital marketing campaigns Assist the council's Arts and Culture team with programming council events and booking third party events on council land

What we're looking for

Previous experience in a marketing role or undertaking marketing activities as part of a role and a Level 3 qualification relevant to Marketing (i.e. CIM Foundation or A Levels in Business/Media) Experience of using and creating content for social media in a professional context A good level of IT including experience of using a social media scheduling system and ideally a website Content Management System Excellent written and oral communication skills

The role will combine home, office and on-site events working. Some evening and weekend work will also be required helping to deliver our events programme.


What benefits do we offer?



At Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council we offer a wide range of employee benefits to recognise your valued contribution:


Generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays Local government pension scheme and Life Assurance Salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars Access to discounts at nationwide retailers through our 'B Rewarded' perks discount site Funded healthcare cash plan including optical and dental cover Free flu vaccination vouchers Access to a free and confidential employee assistance program Support towards a variety of training, including professional qualifications, apprenticeships and wider technical and soft skill development courses

The council signs up to the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the 'Two Ticks' scheme). If you have declared a disability on the application form we can guarantee you an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the job.



Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of our community.

Appointment Type

Permanent Position

Full Time/Part Time

Full-time

Job Category

Economy and Culture

Hours

37 hours

Is this a hybrid working role?

Yes

Salary Min

32,727

Salary Max

33,933

Interview date

13/02/2026

Closing Date

02/02/2026

Ref No

874