Howard James Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting for a Marketing Assistant on behalf of a growing and well-established retail business. This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative and data-driven individual looking to gain hands-on marketing experience within a supportive and fast-paced environment.
If you enjoy variety, creativity, and seeing your ideas come to life, this role offers real involvement across digital marketing, campaigns, events, and brand development.
The Role
You’ll work closely with an experienced marketing team, supporting the delivery of engaging campaigns and day-to-day marketing activity across multiple platforms. This is a varied position where no two days are the same — ideal for someone eager to build practical marketing experience and develop professionally.
Key Responsibilities
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Assist with creating engaging content including social media posts, photography, video, and written copy
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Support social media scheduling, monitoring, and audience engagement
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Help plan and deliver marketing campaigns and promotional activity
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Create and manage email marketing campaigns and newsletters
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Support product promotions, seasonal campaigns, and business events
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Prepare marketing materials for both digital and in-person use
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Track marketing performance and compile regular reports
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Monitor KPIs and campaign effectiveness
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Provide insights and suggestions to support continued business growth
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Maintain consistent branding across all marketing channels
What We’re Looking For
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Degree in Marketing (essential)
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Strong interest in digital marketing and content creation
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Understanding of social media platforms and marketing analytics
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Experience with email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp, Klaviyo, or similar
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Confident working with data and performance metrics
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Excellent communication and organisational skills
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A proactive, creative, and positive approach
Previous retail or customer-focused marketing experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
Why Apply?
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Genuine opportunity to develop your marketing career
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Varied and creative role with real responsibility
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Supportive team environment
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Staff discount
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Casual dress environment
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On-site parking
This is an excellent opportunity for a marketing graduate or early-career marketer looking to build experience within a growing business where your ideas and contribution will be valued.
For more information or indeed to apply please send your CV to us via the "Apply Now" button and one of the team will call you back to discuss your application and the role in greater detail