Marketing Assistant

Are you a creative and organised individual with a passion for digital design and marketing?

We’re looking for a Marketing Assistant to join our collaborative team and help bring our brand to life across digital, print, and social platforms. You’ll work closely with the Business Support & Marketing Manager to turn ideas into impactful visual and written content, support social value initiatives, and contribute to a positive team dynamic across departments.

Why PDS?

PDS is a technically driven business with over 30 years of experience delivering high-integrity control systems and turnkey technology solutions where failure simply isn’t an option.

We work with prestigious clients throughout the UK and Europe, predominantly within the Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), Highways, Airports and Power sectors.

We pride ourselves on being a friendly, inclusive and supportive place to work where people enjoy what they do and feel valued for their contribution.

What the role entails

* Coordinate and maintain social media channels.

* Design digital and print assets for social media, web, exhibitions, and corporate materials.

* Support the maintenance and updating of the company website.

* Write creative copy, tailored to a variety of different marketing channels, in keeping with PDS’ brand tone.

* Coordinate internal communication channels.

* Support and coordinate corporate charity partnership and fundraising events.

* Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers on campaigns or content development.

Skills & Experience

* Knowledge of social media platforms.

* Excellent spoken and written communication skills.

* Outstanding attention to detail and a thorough approach.

* Organised, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple tasks.

* Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and working knowledge of WordPress is advantageous but not essential.

* Relevant qualification such as Digital Media or Marketing or have proven experience and skills.

There is plenty of room for growth and progression which is proven by most of the management team beginning their career with us as students.

What we offer in return.

In addition to your salary, you can expect to receive some other great benefits too.

* Company performance-related bonus.

* 33 days annual leave, including flexibility to work and take leave on most bank holidays, increasing with length of service.

* 37.5-hour working week; Monday – Thursday 08:30 – 17:00, Friday 09:00 – 15:00.

* Pension scheme.

* Annual wellbeing allowance of £642.

* Health cash plan.

* Life assurance.

* Private medical insurance after qualifying service.

* Salary sacrifice schemes for electric vehicles, technology purchases and Cycle to Work.

* Subsidised on-site EV charging.

* Friendly and supportive working environment