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About this role

Location
Cavan
Ireland
Job Posted
February 11, 2026
Job Type
Permanent
Salary
‍€35,000 - €40,000
Category
Construction & Engineering

Job description

Our Client

Empire Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation in the building and construction sector.

The Marketing Assistant supports the day-to-day operations of the marketing team, with a strong focus on administration, social media scheduling, lead management, and general marketing support. This is an ideal opportunity for someone early in their marketing career who is keen to build practical experience across digital marketing, content creation, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration.

Roles & Responsibilities

Marketing Administration & Coordination

  • Maintain marketing calendars, schedules, and deadlines
  • Provide administrative support including documentation, meeting preparation, and follow-up actions
  • Assist with coordination of marketing campaigns and internal communications

Social Media & Digital Support

  • Schedule and publish social media content across LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram using tools such as Hootsuite
  • Monitor engagement, respond to comments where appropriate, and escalate key interactions
  • Assist with social media performance tracking and reporting

Lead Management & CRM Support

  • Manage incoming leads from website forms, email campaigns, social campaigns, and events
  • Assign and track leads through CRM systems, ensuring accurate and accurate data entry
  • Support reporting on lead flow and campaign performance

Content & Campaign Support

  • Assist with content creation including social captions, basic graphics using Canva, and website updates
  • Support copywriting for advertisements, product descriptions, blog posts, and training materials
  • Assist in the execution of digital marketing campaigns including email marketing, social media promotions, and online advertising

Analytics & Optimisation

  • Assist with monitoring digital marketing metrics and campaign performance
  • Support optimisation efforts through basic analysis and reporting

Collaboration

  • Work closely with Sales, Technical, Product Development, and other teams to ensure aligned messaging and delivery

Requirements

Experience with Technology (Advantageous)

  • Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams
  • Mailchimp or similar email marketing platforms
  • WordPress and/or Squarespace CMS
  • Canva
  • Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro DC)
  • Google Analytics 4, Google Search Console, Google My Business, SEMrush
  • Social media platforms including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
  • Paid advertising platforms such as Meta Ads Manager, Google Ads, and LinkedIn Advertising
  • Experience with, or willingness to learn, AI tools

Soft Skills & Attributes

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail
  • Collaborative team player with a proactive approach
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Creative thinker with a willingness to contribute ideas
  • Basic understanding of the sales process
  • Exposure to the construction industry is an advantage

Package

‍€35,000 - €40,000

21 Days Annual Leave

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Marketing Assistant

Cavan
Ireland
Permanent

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