Junior Strategy Marketing Analyst

Cottrell Moore Ltd; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A marketing firm in Essex is seeking a Junior Strategy Marketing Analyst to support the strategy team by analyzing performance and conducting research. The ideal candidate has a degree in Marketing or a related field and is skilled in data analysis and communication. This role offers hybrid working conditions and includes various benefits such as annual leave and a pension scheme. This is a great opportunity for those interested in marketing and consumer behavior.

Benefits

31 days annual leave (+1 per year up to 5 extra days)

Birthday leave

Discretionary performance bonus

Optional private medical insurance

Pension scheme (3% employer contribution)

Social events and benefits

Free snacks and drinks

Qualifications

• A degree in Marketing, Business, Data, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Relevant internship or early-career experience in marketing, research, analytics, or strategy.
• Interest in consumer behaviour, marketing, and performance data.

Responsibilities

• Carry out desk research, market and competitor analysis, and audience research.
• Analyse campaign and marketing performance to understand what worked and why.
• Turn data and research into clear, meaningful insights.

Skills

Data analysis

Research

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Marketing or related field

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Junior Strategy Marketing Analyst

Location: Feering, Essex

Salary: £26,000 £30,000 (DOE)

Hybrid: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 5:30PM (Monday and Thursday in office)

Job Overview

We re looking for a curious and motivated Marketing Analyst to join this team in Feering, Essex. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, research, and insight to help shape strong marketing ideas.

You ll support the strategy team by analysing performance, carrying out research, and turning findings into clear, useful insight. Working closely with Client Services and the Creative Studio, you ll help ensure our campaigns are grounded in real audience understanding and evidence.

Benefits

• 31 days annual leave (+1 per year up to 5 extra days)
• Birthday leave (post-probation)
• Discretionary performance bonus
• Optional private medical insurance after 1 year
• Pension scheme (3% employer contribution after 3 months)
• Social events, Beer Fridge Fridays & Pirkx benefits
• Free snacks, drinks, and breakout spaces

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out desk research, market and competitor analysis, and audience research
• Analyse campaign and marketing performance to understand what worked and why
• Turn data and research into clear, meaningful insights
• Support the creation of insight-led creative and marketing briefs
• Create simple charts, summaries, and written insight for internal and client use
• Work closely with Client Services, Creative, and Digital teams to support campaigns
• Help track KPIs and support reporting and measurement
• Contribute to internal strategy sessions and brainstorms
• Maintain accurate records using internal systems

Requirements

• A degree in Marketing, Business, Data, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Relevant internship or early-career experience in marketing, research, analytics, or strategy
• Interest in consumer behaviour, marketing, and performance data
• Ability to interpret data and identify patterns
• Understanding of basic qualitative and quantitative research methods
• Strong written communication skills
• Good organisation and attention to detail
• A collaborative attitude and willingness to learn