Marketing and Business Development Assistant

Cathedral Appointments | South West Recruitment; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Marketing and Business Development Assistant to join their dynamic team in Exeter. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of up to £30,000 and a generous benefits package, including flexible working arrangements. The ideal candidate will have at least 12 months of marketing experience and will be proactive in contributing to various marketing activities that enhance brand visibility and support growth objectives. If you're eager to develop your marketing career in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible holiday scheme

Holiday buy/sell

Discretionary bonus

Group personal pension

Private medical insurance

Free legal services

Life assurance

Cycle2work scheme

Childcare vouchers

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months' marketing experience in B2B/professional services.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver events, including seminars and webinars.
• Contribute to PR activities and marketing communications.

Skills

Marketing Experience

Digital Fluency

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Time Management

Education

CIM Qualifications

Job description

Up to £30k DOE| Hybrid / Flexible | Exeter

We are delighted to be representing a well-established and highly regarded professional services firm in their search for a Marketing and Business Development Assistant to join their dynamic Exeter-based team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a marketing professional seeking to develop within a forward-thinking environment, offering hybrid and flexible working, a competitive salary of up to £30,000 (dependent on experience), and a generous benefits package.

The Role:

This exciting full-time, permanent role is perfect for a proactive individual with at least 12 months’ marketing experience, ideally gained in a professional services or B2B setting. Working within a collaborative and well-supported team, you will contribute to a range of marketing and business development activities that enhance brand visibility and support regional growth objectives.

Marketing & Business Development Assistant responsibilities include: -

• Event & Campaign Coordination: Plan and deliver a variety of events, including seminars, conferences, and webinars, and support the management of wider marketing campaigns
• Communications Support: Contribute to PR activities, social media output, and marketing communications including press releases and content planning
• Administrative Management: Handle budget tracking, diary scheduling, travel planning, and provide wider admin support to the marketing team
• Market Insight & Engagement: Attend networking events, assist with legal directory submissions, and gain insight into target markets to support business development efforts

Marketing & Business Development Assistant requirements include: -

• Experience & Qualifications: A minimum of 12 months' marketing experience (ideally 12–18 months in B2B/professional services); CIM qualifications or ambition to study towards CIM are desirable
• Technical & Creative Skills: Strong written and verbal communication, digital fluency (including social media and creative tools), and a detail-oriented, proactive approach
• Teamwork & Time Management: Ability to collaborate effectively, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines within a busy environment
• Flexibility & Enthusiasm: Willingness to attend occasional out-of-hours events and a genuine interest in learning about new markets and supporting business growth

Package for Marketing & Business Development Assistant:

Reporting to the Business Development Manager this role will suit an enthusiastic and organised individual looking to develop broad marketing and business development skills. A great benefits package is on offer, which includes:

• Flexible holiday scheme
• Holiday buy/sell
• Discretionary bonus
• Group personal pension
• Private medical insurance
• Free legal services
• Life assurance
• Cycle2work scheme
• Childcare vouchers

If you're ready to take the next step in your marketing career with a firm that values professional development, flexibility, and innovation, we’d love to hear from you.

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

Recruitment Consultant: Charlotte Coke

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