Digital Content Assistant

The role of Digital Content Assistant in Birmingham offers a salary of £25,000 for a full-time position within Central Functions. This position supports the Digital Content Manager in creating engaging content to boost brand awareness and audience engagement for the UK's largest catering company. Responsibilities include producing the Workforce Management eMagazine, managing internal communications, and creating recruitment campaign content. Ideal candidates should possess a passion for digital marketing, strong communication skills, and experience with content creation tools. The company values diversity and aims to provide an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive.

Digital Content Assistant
Birmingham, United Kingdom | Full-Time | £25,000 | Central Functions | 40 hours per week
About the Role
Job Title: Digital Content Assistant
Purpose of the Role
In this role, you’ll be supporting the Digital Content Manager in developing engaging content that drives brand awareness, audience engagement and business growth
This role involves collaborating with internal stakeholders to produce and deliver the monthly Workforce Management eMagazine-a rapidly growing internal publication across the UK’s largest catering company. Working closely with the Digital Content Manager, the Digital Content Assistant coordinates the complete content lifecycle from initial compilation through to final approval and distribution. Additional responsibilities include supporting HR-related internal communications requests, producing analytical reports, and creating promotional content for recruitment campaigns in partnership with external stakeholders.
The position requires building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships while proactively identifying opportunities to enhance brand visibility across all digital platforms. This role is essential in ensuring all content aligns with business objectives while maintaining exceptional quality and brand consistency.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to develop their skills in digital marketing and content creation within a dynamic, supportive environment.
The Job Role:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to produce and deliver our rapidly growing Workforce Management eMagazine
• Support, prepare and draft internal communications requests that align with business needs
• Create content that resonates with key audiences and increases brand awareness
• Develop visual assets and compelling copy for recruitment campaigns to attract top talent and support hiring objectives
• Support content partnerships that enhance our external digital presence
• Identify and pursue sector-departmental content collaboration opportunities
• Generate fresh, innovative approaches to creating and distributing digital content internally and externally
• Partner with the Digital Content Manager to ensure all digital assets remain current and effective
• Create content and copy that welcomes and serves users of all backgrounds, abilities, and access needs
• Analyse content performance and audience engagement through data-driven reporting
• Keep up to date with current trends in digital marketing and content creation
• Support at external industry events and site visits (when required).

Person Specification:

• Genuine passion for digital marketing and content creation
• Eager to learn and develop
• Experience in digital content creation, social media management or digital marketing
• Strong creative abilities with excellent visual and written communication skills
• Demonstrated success in developing effective working relationships with internal teams and external partners
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Creative and adaptable with the ability to respond quickly to trends and opportunities
• Flexibility to provide support where needed

Requirements:

• Experience with content creation platforms (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, video editing software) preferred, however training can be provided for the right candidate
• Experience with social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok)
• Basic understanding of SEO and digital analytics
• Experience with email marketing platforms

Compass Group UK&I, is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive – because diversity is our strength!