Fostering Marketing & Recruitment Assistant

Job Introduction

Do you have a passion for marketing and a heart for making a difference? Are you a creative and driven individual who wants their work to truly matter? At Lincolnshire County Council, we are proud to be rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and our foster carer recruitment practices have been recognised as an example of national best practice by the Minister for Children and Families, Janet Darby.

Now, we’re looking for a Fostering Marketing & Recruitment Assistant to help us build on this success and continue to grow our network of exceptional foster carers.

Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements of RQF Level 6.

About the Role

You’ll support the Marketing & Recruitment Officer to deliver inspiring campaigns and recruitment events that promote fostering for Lincolnshire County Council. This varied role will see you:

• Create engaging digital content, including social media posts, brochures, and promotional materials.
• Undertake administration activities such as telephone and email enquiries, undertake research relating to forthcoming potential campaigns and report on data relating to marketing activities.
• Help organise and attend recruitment events (including some evenings and weekends, with TOIL).
• Work with foster carers, young people, and community partners to tell real-life stories about fostering.
• Negotiate with local businesses and partners to help widen our reach.
• Contribute to our marketing strategy and recruitment plans

No two days are the same – one day you might be designing a social media campaign, the next setting up an information stand in a busy market square.

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to create engaging content for both digital and print.
• Good IT skills, ideally with experience in Microsoft and design tools like Canva.
• Confidence in using a range of social media platforms.
• A flexible and proactive approach, with the ability to juggle deadlines and priorities.
• Strong organisational skills, with attention to detail.

Experience in marketing, communications, or community engagement is desirable, but enthusiasm, creativity, and the ability to connect with people are just as important. You’ll also need to be able to travel to events across Lincolnshire.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a service that changes children’s lives for the better.
• Work in a creative, supportive, and collaborative team.
• Benefit from ongoing professional development.
• Access to excellent public sector benefits, including generous leave and pension.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Michelle.Sawmynaden2@lincolnshire.gov.uk

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. 

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary.  Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty 

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.