Marketing Assistant

Vapourtec LTD; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading flow chemistry manufacturer is seeking a Marketing Assistant in Bury St Edmunds. The role involves supporting marketing activities such as content creation, digital marketing, and event coordination. Candidates should be detail-oriented with strong written communication and organizational skills. Experience with digital marketing tools like WordPress and a degree in marketing or life sciences are preferred. The position offers competitive salary and benefits including 25 days of holiday.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays

Pension

Free on-site parking

Company laptop and mobile phone

Qualifications

• Good understanding of branding principles.
• Proficiency with standard office software.
• Willingness to learn about technical products.

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating and publishing marketing content.
• Support production of marketing materials.
• Contribute to digital marketing tasks.
• Coordinate presence at trade shows and events.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong written communication

Excellent organization

Digital marketing tools experience

Education

Degree in marketing, communications, life sciences, chemistry, or similar

Tools

WordPress

HubSpot

Mailchimp

Google Analytics

Job description

Marketing Assistant Vapourtec is seeking a permanent full or part-time (30+ hours per week), Marketing Assistant to join the team in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.

About us

Vapourtec is a leading manufacturer of advanced flow chemistry and peptide synthesis systems used throughout the life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and academic research sectors. Their innovative technologies help scientists accelerate discovery, improve reproducibility, and scale their chemistry with confidence. You ll be joining a fast-growing, science-driven company that offers a supportive environment where learning and professional development are encouraged.

Company benefits include

• Competitive Salary: £26,000 per annum
• Holiday: 25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays
• Additional: Pension, free on-site parking, company laptop and mobile phone

About the role

As a Marketing Assistant, you will support Vapourtec's marketing function with a wide range of activities, including content creation, digital marketing support, event coordination, and general administrative tasks. Working hours are 9am 5:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with creating, editing, and publishing marketing content, including website updates, blog posts, mailings, and social media.
• Support the production of marketing materials such as datasheets, presentations, case studies, and application notes.
• Contribute to digital marketing tasks, including SEO improvements, email campaigns, analytics monitoring, and social media engagement.
• Maintain and update the CRM and marketing databases.
• Coordinate Vapourtec's presence at trade shows, webinars, events, and customer demonstrations.
• Assist with market research, competitor analysis, and gathering customer insights.
• Support photography, graphic assets, and media management.
• Liaise with external design, web, and print agencies as required.
• Provide general administrative support across the commercial team.

About you

We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented, confident communicator with a good understanding of branding principles and the ability to apply them consistently across print and digital channels. Strong written communication, excellent organisation, and proficiency with standard office software are essential, along with a willingness to learn about technical products and scientific applications. Ideally you also bring experience with digital marketing tools (such as WordPress, HubSpot, Mailchimp, or Google Analytics), familiarity with scientific terminology or laboratory environments, basic design or video editing skills, social media management experience, or a related degree in marketing, communications, life sciences, chemistry, or similar. A full driving licence will also be required due to the site location.

If you have all the relevant skills and experience for the Marketing Assistant role and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.

No recruitment agencies, please