As Group Trainee Marketing Assistant, you will support the Marketing Lead and wider Marketing Team in delivering marketing activity across the Group companies.
This is an extremely varied, hands-on role covering campaigns, social media, content creation, websites, events, promotions and marketing administration. Working across five different businesses in the Channel Islands, it offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start and develop their career in marketing while gaining broad practical experience across different brands and audiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the delivery of marketing campaigns across email, social media, websites, print and digital advertising.
- Support monthly, seasonal and ad hoc promotions across the Group, gathering product information, pricing, imagery and content where required.
- Help manage day-to-day social media activity, including scheduling posts, monitoring engagement and contributing ideas for new content.
- Write and proofread copy for social media, emails, websites and promotional materials.
- Assist with photography, video and short-form content for campaigns, products, events and staff updates.
- Coordinate marketing materials including posters, flyers, signage and point of sale.
- Prepare briefs and provide content, imagery and information to the in-house Group Senior Designer and external marketing agencies.
- Liaise with the Group Senior Designer and marketing agencies regarding artwork, amendments, feedback and deadlines.
- Help keep Group websites and ecommerce content accurate and up to date, including news, brochures, vacancies, product information and promotional content.
- Assist with basic website, social media and campaign reporting.
- Support the organisation and delivery of trade events, supplier events, promotions and other Group activities.
- Assist with internal Group communications, recruitment marketing, community and charitable initiatives.
- Build positive relationships with colleagues across the Group and help identify marketing requirements, content and promotional opportunities.
- Liaise with suppliers and external partners to obtain marketing information, imagery and materials.
- Help maintain the marketing calendar, campaign records and general department administration.
- Ensure marketing activity follows the relevant Group company brand guidelines and is accurate and well presented.
- Assist with competitor research and contribute ideas for future content and marketing activity.
- Complete any other reasonable duties as directed by the Marketing Lead to aid business / department success.
Essential Skills and Knowledge
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good spelling, grammar and attention to detail.
- Organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Confident using Microsoft Office and social media platforms.
- Creative, enthusiastic and willing to contribute ideas.
- Proactive, willing to learn and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- A genuine interest in marketing, digital media and business.
Desirable Skills and Knowledge
- Experience, work experience or qualifications in Marketing, Communications or a related subject.
- Experience with social media, email marketing, websites or content creation.
- Basic knowledge of Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or similar software.
- An interest in photography and video content creation.
Previous professional marketing experience is not essential. Training and development will be provided.
Key Business Partners
- Group Senior Designer
- Group Business Leaders and Department Managers
- Sales and operational teams
- Marketing agencies
- Suppliers and external marketing partners
- Continued training and development
- Health insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Busy sports & social calendar
- On-site parking
- Plus additional employee benefits
General Information
This is a full-time position based at Norman Piette in Guernsey, this role will enable the postholder to learn and develop a wide range of skills and knowledge on the job and will provide opportunities to develop and progress within the Group.
The postholder requires an appropriate Right to Work / Work Permit / Entitlement to Work document or equivalent.