Do you love storytelling, connecting with audiences, and bringing creative campaigns to life? Are you digitally savvy with a passion for content, community, and making a difference? If so, this could be your perfect next role.
Welsh ICE is a vibrant community of changemakers, creators, and entrepreneurs. Our mission is to make starting and growing a business accessible for everyone by providing space, support, and the tools people need to thrive.
Now, we’re on the lookout for a proactive and creative Marketing Specialist to join our friendly and hard-working team.
We believe in fair pay, flexibility, and creating a workplace where people feel valued and supported. If you’ve got a flair for content creation, a head for strategy, and a heart for community, read on!
🌍 Why Welsh ICE?
We live and breathe our values — and you’ll feel them every day:
✨ Community – Be part of a supportive, vibrant network of entrepreneurs.
🤝 Collaboration – Work alongside a team that’s always got your back.
🏆 Excellence – Take pride in providing top-notch service.
💪 Empowerment – Your voice matters. We trust you to make decisions and drive change.
🌈 Diversity & Inclusion – We celebrate individuality and champion equality.
🌱 Sustainability – We care about our impact on the world and take action to reduce it.
🎉 Fun – From coffee catch-ups to team socials, we work hard and have a blast doing it!
✨ The Role:
Marketing Specialist
📍 Location: Caerphilly (with travel to other locations such as Newport)
🕒 Contract: Fixed-term (6 months with ambition to extend)
💰 Salary: £24,570
🌈 Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week – with flexibility baked in.
📅 Start Date: As soon as possible
As our Marketing Specialist, you’ll play a key role in connecting our message with the people who need to hear it most, whether that’s entrepreneurs, community partners, or course participants. You’ll help deliver meaningful campaigns, grow our digital presence, and ensure everything we put out reflects our purpose, energy, and values.
You’ll also occasionally support the wider team by covering roles such as the reception desk and helping uphold our hub standards—making sure our spaces stay welcoming, professional, and well-organised.
💼 What You’ll Be Doing
✔️ Support the Marketing Manager to deliver creative campaigns and keep projects on track.
✔️ Create engaging digital content—from social posts and graphics to newsletters and videos.
✔️ Grow and manage our social media presence across platforms, responding to trends and community conversations.
✔️ Promote our programmes, events, and services via social media, email, Eventbrite, and our website.
✔️ Maintain and update our website content to ensure it’s clear, accurate, and up-to-date.
✔️ Conduct market research and trend monitoring to inform content and marketing strategy.
✔️ Manage mailing lists and send out regular newsletters using tools like Mailchimp.
✔️ Assist with basic marketing admin, including inbox monitoring and scheduling posts.
✔️ Help cover reception duties and support hub operations, ensuring the space stays welcoming and professional.
✔️ Uphold brand standards and ensure all content reflects our values and tone of voice.
🎯 What We’re Looking For
We’re after someone creative, organised, and excited to help tell our story. If you’ve got the skills and the heart, we want to hear from you, even if you don’t tick every single box.
✅ A background in marketing, content creation, or a related field.
✅ Strong communication skills: you’re confident writing, editing, and presenting ideas.
✅ A great eye for design and detail: comfortable using tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
✅ Digitally savvy and experienced with platforms like social media schedulers, Mailchimp, Eventbrite, and CMS tools.
✅ Organised and methodical: you can juggle multiple projects and deadlines without breaking a sweat.
✅ Curious and creative: you spot trends, try new ideas, and love experimenting with content.
✅ Interest or knowledge in SEO, PPC, or digital advertising would be a bonus.
✅ A collaborative team player who brings positive energy and a flexible, can-do attitude.
✅ Passion for community and inclusive business support, whether you’re based in Caerphilly or working remotely.
✅ Welsh language skills would be a great bonus (but not essential).
💥 What You’ll Love About Working With Us
🎉 Be part of a fun, inclusive, and purpose-driven team.
⏳ Enjoy flexible working and lots of autonomy.
🚀 Plenty of opportunities for learning, development, and progression.
🤝 A vibrant, entrepreneurial community to connect with.
🎊 Regular team socials, wellbeing support, and an informal, friendly culture.
👕 Dress how you feel comfortable—we care more about impact than dress codes.
💖 Commitment to Inclusion:
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, you will be guaranteed an invite to our group interview.
Please let us know if you need any adjustments or support to apply or attend an interview—we’re happy to help.
🗓️ Key Dates
📅 Application Deadline: 3rd August 2025
📅 Group Interview: 12th August 2025 at 6:00 PM (at Welsh ICE, Caerphilly, CF83 3GS)
📅 1:1 Interviews: Week commencing 18th August 2025
🚀 Start Date: As soon as possible
📩 How to Apply
Send a slide deck (short presentation that covers you & your professional experience) and a cover letter to [email protected] by the 3rd of August 2025.
We may close applications early if we find the right person — so don’t wait!
👉 Come be part of something special. Join us at Welsh ICE and make a real difference — while having fun along the way! 🌟
