Creative & Social Media Assistant

**About Wessex Internet**

Wessex Internet is a dynamic and fast-growing Internet Provider in the South West that is changing the way full fibre broadband is rolled out in rural areas. We believe that the countryside deserves lightning-fast broadband and are passionate in delivering a fantastic service to thousands of customers whose copper line upgrade is deemed uncommercial by the rest of the industry.

We design, build, and manage our own 3000km FTTP (Fibre to the Property) network in-house and are one of the leading suppliers making use of several Government funded voucher programmes.

Wessex Internet is growing fast. Our vision is to scale whilst retaining our excellent and personal customer service. In order to make our teams more effective and efficient we are investing in world class business systems and processes. Wessex Internet wants to make step change improvements to the broadband experience, setting it apart from other internet providers.

We believe in building a great place to work, where everyone’s contribution is valued, and everybody has the chance to raise their ideas and make a difference everyday.

Every one of us is responsible for the continued success of Wessex Internet, each individual has something valuable to offer, and together we’re constantly looking for better ways to serve more people. We’re growing fast, and we need the best people to join us.

**The Role**

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Creative & Social Media Assistant, with a keen interest in design and photography, to join our busy marketing team. This role will report into the Creative and Content Executive and would suit a someone with some experience in design who is looking to develop their skills across all areas of marketing, social media and design.

We’re looking for a designer who can roll out our brand identity; and create high quality content. From flyers, posters, social posts and ads to a range of business documents for other departments.

Based in our offices near Blandford, they will also be happy to frequently go out on the road into the communities we are building our network to and capture photos/videos for our content. Working closely with our teams on the ground, such as Network Build and Service Delivery will be key, to create content that’s relevant and local to Wessex Internet.

**Responsibilities**
- Create copy, graphic, image and video content for social media with the ability to create and edit start to finish **(Adobe Photoshop, InDesign & Premier Pro)**:

- Design a wide range of on-brand marketing and business materials, posters, flyers, brochures, and presentations **(Adobe Illustrator & InDesign)**:

- Rebranding internal documents **(Microsoft Office)**:

- Monitor social media and responding to posts and comments
- Photography for marketing and PR purposes
- Working closely with teams across the business

**Requirements**:

- A passion and flare for social media and standing out with campaigns
- Portfolio of previous graphics / creative work
- Creative and full of ideas
- Good working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office
- An eye for photography & social media reel creation
- A-level or degree in media, art, or IT** (desired but not essential)**:

- Proactive, keen to learn and support all areas of marketing
- Must hold a full UK driving licence

**Benefits**
- The option to buy or sell an additional 5 days holiday
- Private medical insurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Tech Scheme
- Opportunities to progress your career - We’re a young, fast-growing business that is proud of our team of homegrown specialists. Whether you want to step up to lead a team, or expand your skills in a new area, we’ll help you reach your potential.
- Free breakfast - including fruit, snacks, teas & coffees available throughout the day
- Regular social events
- Free onsite parking
- 75% discount to Wessex Internet package

**Salary**:£22,000 per annum

**Role Type**: Full Time/Permanent

**Hours**:40 hours per week

**Location**: Hybrid / Office based near Blandford Forum, Dorset

**Holiday**: 25 days plus bank holidays