Marketing Assistant

First Base; Clevedon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A marketing solutions provider in Clevedon is seeking a Marketing Assistant to update and manage customer marketing materials. You will conduct market research, assist in organizing trade shows, and support marketing campaigns. The ideal candidate has hands-on marketing experience, strong design skills, and a background or interest in food product development. A full UK Driving Licence is required for site travel.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in marketing across various channels.
• Strong graphic design skills, preferably with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint.
• Experience working with suppliers, agencies and printers.
• Interest in food product development is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Minimum GCSE at Grade B in Maths and English.
• Valid UK Driving Licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Maintain customer-focused marketing materials.
• Provide marketing support across the business.
• Conduct market research on industry trends.
• Plan and organize trade shows and events.
• Collaborate with Account Managers for tailored insights.
• Support group-wide marketing campaigns.
• Liaise with print suppliers for branded material.

Skills

Proven hands-on experience across the full marketing mix

Proficiency with graphic design software

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

High proficiency across Microsoft Office

Experience liaising effectively with external suppliers

Background or genuine interest in food ingredients

Excellent time management skills

GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English Language

Full, clean UK Driving Licence

Job description

Marketing Assistant

Location: Clevedon, with some travel to the Newcastle-under-Lyme site, and some home working flexibility.

Hours: Full Time (40 hours per week) | 08:45 to 16:45 Monday to Thursday, 08:45 to 16:00 on a Friday

Salary: Competitive Salary

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain a range of customer-focused marketing materials, including sales collateral, brochures, and presentations.
• Provide proactive marketing support across the entire business function.
• Conduct market research to identify and analyse emerging industry trends and insights.
• Assist with the planning and organisation of annual trade shows and events (requiring occasional UK and European travel).
• Collaborate with Account Managers to deliver tailored marketing insights in response to customer requests.
• Support group-wide marketing campaigns and initiatives.
• Manage the procurement and production of branded materials by liaising with external print suppliers.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience across the full marketing mix.
• Proficiency with graphic design software (such as Adobe Photoshop and InDesign) and the ability to work within brand guidelines is a strong advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in presenting both internally and externally.
• High proficiency across Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint.
• Experience liaising effectively with external suppliers, agencies, and printers.
• Background or genuine interest in the food ingredients or food product development industry is highly desirable.
• Excellent time management skills with a flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• GCSE (or equivalent) at Grade B or above in Maths and English Language.
• Must possess a full, clean UK Driving Licence and have access to a reliable car for travel between sites.