We’re a family-run business creating magical, imaginative experiences for children and families, and we’re looking for a creative, organised Content, Marketing & Design Assistant to support the delivery of marketing activity across our venues: The Hidden Village (Leeds & Keighley) and The Hidden Castle (Skipton).

This is a hands-on, execution-focused role suited to someone with at least 2 years’ experience in a marketing or content role, who enjoys creating content, designing visual assets, and working with data at a practical level — without the pressure of owning overall strategy or performance outcomes.

You’ll be working closely with the Head of Marketing & Growth, with clear priorities, direction, and campaign focus provided, in a supportive, collaborative environment where your work genuinely makes a difference to families visiting our venues.

Why work with us?

We’re a small, friendly, family-run business where everyone is known, valued, and supported
Our venues are built around creativity, imagination, and family time — your work helps create real memories for children
You’ll see your work go live quickly and have a visible impact
We value reliability, kindness, and practical problem-solving, not corporate politics
There is a clear opportunity to grow with the business for the right person

The role

Content & social media

Create short-form video content (reels) from existing or newly captured footage
Design social media graphics, carousels, and posts using Canva
Write clear, engaging captions aligned with campaign messaging
Schedule and publish content across Instagram and Facebook
Maintain consistency across venues and platforms

Design & visual assets

Design posters, flyers, and in-venue marketing materials
Create digital assets for promotions, events, and campaigns
Support basic website design updates (layouts, imagery, content blocks)

SEO, analytics & reporting (support level)

Apply basic SEO best practices to website content (page titles, meta descriptions, headings, internal links)
Review organic Meta insights and Google Analytics data
Produce simple performance summaries and reports
Flag trends, patterns, or issues to the Head of Marketing & Growth

(This role does not require advanced SEO, paid ads, or strategy ownership.)

Email & marketing support

Create and send weekly newsletters
Update templates and content for offers and campaigns
Ensure marketing activity is delivered on time and to plan

Community engagement & local marketing

Support local community engagement activity, including outreach to nurseries, schools, toddler groups, and family-focused organisations
Assist with identifying and contacting potential local partners, following agreed messaging and priorities
Help coordinate and distribute local marketing materials such as flyers and posters
Support community events, open days, and local promotions where required
Feed back responses, contacts, and opportunities to the Head of Marketing & Growth

Events & seasonal activity (occassional support)

Support the preparation and delivery of seasonal events and themed activity across our venues (e.g. Christmas, school holidays)
Assist with venue dressing, signage, and visual setup in line with agreed themes
Help prepare and coordinate marketing materials linked to events
Capture content during events and themed sessions
Support on-the-day setup or preparation where required

What this role is (and isn’t)

This role is

Creative and practical
Execution-focused
Supported with clear direction
Varied and fast-moving
A chance to build confidence and experience in a real business

This role is not

Responsible for marketing strategy
Responsible for growth targets or revenue
A management or leadership role

Hours & working pattern

This is a 30-hour per week role. We’re open to either of the following working patterns:

4 days per week: 9:00am – 5:00pm (30-minute lunch break), or
5 days per week: 9:00am – 3:30pm (30-minute lunch break)

We’re also open to discussing alternative working patterns or flexible hours for the right candidate.

Salary

£26,000 – £28,000 per year (full-time equivalent)
Pro rata based on 30 hours per week (Approximately £20,800 – £22,400 per year, depending on experience.)

Career growth & development

We see this as a long-term role for the right person.

As the business continues to grow, there is genuine opportunity for:

Increased responsibility
Broader involvement across venues
Progression in role and salary over time

Growth is based on consistent delivery, reliability, and trust, rather than titles or time served.

What we’re looking for

Essential

Confident using tools such as Canva & Capcut
Comfortable creating short-form video content
Basic understanding of SEO best practices
Familiarity with Meta and Google Analytics at a reporting level
Organised, reliable, and happy working to direction and feedback

Nice to have

Email marketing experience
Basic website editing experience
Interest in family, leisure, or hospitality brands

Benefits

Free admission to all venues for you, your partner, and child(ren)
Friends & family 20% discount
Hybrid working (on-site content capture + remote)
Supportive, family-run working environment

Trial

The role will include a paid trial task or trial day, allowing both sides to assess pace, execution, and working fit.

If you’re creative, practical, and excited by the idea of contributing to a family-focused business where your work really matters, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply: Please send your CV along with a cover letter explaining why you’d love to work with us, and (if available) examples of relevant work or a short portfolio.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £20,800.00-£22,400.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits

Employee discount
Flexitime
Work from home

Experience

Marketing: 2 years (required)
Content creation: 2 years (required)
Graphic design: 1 year (preferred)
Social media marketing: 2 years (required)
Analytics: 1 year (preferred)
Google Analytics: 1 year (preferred)
SEO: 1 year (preferred)
Email marketing: 1 year (preferred)
Social media management: 1 year (preferred)
Web design: 1 year (preferred)
Community engagement: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Skipton BD23 1JY

Application deadline: 28/12/2025

Expected start date: 05/01/2026

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