Marketing and Social Media Assistant
Creative Opps Closing date: Sat, 07 Nov 2026
- Full time
- Under £10K
- Apply now
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
SLATE Hair Academy is a London-based hair education academy specialising in professional hair cutting, barbering, colour and styling.
You will work closely with Michael Pitsillides, co-founder of SLATE Hair Academy. Pitsillides' work has appeared in publications such as Vogue, ELLE, Marie Claire, and The Glass Magazine, and he has worked with Gucci, Burberry, Louis Vuitton, and more.
You will help with the day-to-day running of a creative education business. This is a varied role, giving you hands-on experience across social media, content creation, marketing, admin, and customer communication. You will also have the opportunity to build a portfolio of social media and creative work produced during your placement.
HOURS & PAY
1/2 days per week (to be decided on hiring)
200 hours total
London Living Wage: £14.80
Job Requirements
We are looking for a creative, organised and proactive assistant who is interested in fashion, beauty, hair, social media and creative businesses. This is the perfect role for someone who wants to gain practical experience in a broad range of skills.
You don't need to be a hairdresser. We are more interested in your attitude, creativity, and willingness to learn.
To be eligible for this placement, applicants must:
Be currently resident in the London Borough of Islington
Have the right to work in the UK
Be able to commit to completing the full 200-hour placement
Be available to attend in-person sessions at SLATE Hair Academy
Job Responsibilities
Manage SLATE's social channels
Create content ideas and social media campaigns
Film and photograph classes, educators, students and finished work
Keep up with current social media trends and research relevant hair, fashion and beauty trends
Assist with day-to-day admin
Create marketing campaigns
Assist with the smooth running of classes and events
Help with the daily running of the academy
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Marketing and Social Media Assistant
- Salary: Under £10K
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Digital media
- Role: Marketing & Digital
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Sat, 07 Nov 2026
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Location:
London
How to Apply
Apply here: https://shorturl.at/bcg0A
Deadline: 00.01 on 07/11/26
- Contact name: Maya Oppenheim
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Creative Opps
Creative Opps is a charity that offers mentoring and paid work placements across the creative industries. The charity provides young people who are underrepresented in the creative industries, and who face socio-economic disadvantage, with the experience, confidence and networks to pursue and achieve their ambitions.