Creative Marketing Assistant

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare company in Milton Keynes is seeking a Creative Marketing Assistant to support the Companion Animal Marketing Team. This role combines creative execution and administrative support, including designing marketing materials and managing vendor relationships. The ideal candidate is skilled in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office, with a passion for marketing. This position offers hybrid working arrangements and opportunities to collaborate within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Experience with creative software such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Premiere Pro.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of marketing toolkits for veterinary teams.
• Design marketing materials including digital and print assets.
• Coordinate vendor relationships and manage operational tasks.
• Develop engaging content for social media channels.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Premiere Pro

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Communication

Creative Marketing

Job description

Job Description

Creative Marketing Assistant – Companion Animal Marketing Team

Introduction

At our company, we thrive on innovation — and we’re passionate about pets. If you're looking to join a market-leading organisation powered by global brands, and you have a passion for marketing, creative flair for design and a sharp eye for administrative detail, we’d love to have you on our team.

As Creative Marketing Assistant, you’ll play a key role in bringing our campaigns to life - from designing and editing assets including print, digital and video content to supporting day-to-day operations. This role blends hands‑on creative execution with essential administrative support to ensure our marketing plans run smoothly and deliver impact at every customer touchpoint.

The Role

As Creative Marketing Assistant, you will bring energy, organisation, and creativity to support the team across a wide range of activities:

Creative & Campaign Support

• Assist in the development of engaging and informative marketing toolkits targeting veterinary teams and pet owners.
• Design a range of marketing materials from digital, print, website assets, video production and editing.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of large-scale industry events and product launches.
• Develop and schedule engaging content on social media channels.

Administrative & Operational Support

• Manage vendor relationships and onboarding documentation.
• Coordinate invoices, raising purchase orders and update budget trackers.
• Support compliance-related paperwork and ensure timely submissions.
• Assist with team scheduling such as organising events, catering and hotels.

Qualifications/Skills

• Experience of creative software such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Premier Pro (or similar)
• Website CMS and email experience advantageous
• Proficiency with Microsoft suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Aligns and fosters a culture of diversity and inclusivity
• Demonstrates initiative, enthusiasm for collaboration, and ability to prioritise time and deliverables.
• Demonstrates clear and effective communication.

If you're ready to grow your skills in a fast‑paced, creative and collaborative environment - where your contributions support brands that matter to pets, practices, and the veterinary market - this is your moment to make an impact.

Closing date for applications: 28/11/2025

Required Skills

Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop, Agile Coaching, Communication, Content Creation, Creative Marketing, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Utilization, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision Making, Digital Content Development, Direct Marketing, Event Catering, Event Management, Event Planning, Marketing, Marketing Management, Marketing Operations, Marketing Planning, Market Research, Media Networking, Planning Budgeting And Forecasting (PBF), Pricing Strategies, Product Management, Promotional Design

Employee Status

Regular

Flexible Work Arrangements

Hybrid

Job Posting End Date

11/29/2025

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Requisition ID

R373587