Marketing Assistant

Vapourtec LTD; Fen Ditton; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in flow chemistry is seeking a Marketing Assistant to support marketing functions, including content creation, digital marketing, and event coordination. The position offers a competitive salary of £26,000 per annum, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and additional perks such as pension and free parking. Ideal candidates are motivated, detail-oriented, and possess strong communication skills, with some experience in marketing tools like WordPress and Mailchimp. This role is located in Bury St Edmunds and offers flexible working hours.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays

Pension

Free on-site parking

Company laptop and mobile phone

Qualifications

• Motivated and confident communicator with branding principles knowledge.
• Willing to learn about technical products and scientific applications.
• Experience in digital marketing and social media management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and publish marketing content for digital platforms.
• Support production of various marketing materials.
• Contribute to digital marketing tasks and analytics monitoring.
• Coordinate presence at trade shows and events.
• Assist with market research and competitor analysis.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong written communication

Excellent organization

Proficiency with standard office software

Experience with digital marketing tools

Education

Related 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

• 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

Motivated, detail‑oriented, and confident communicating across teams, 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 may 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.

Application process

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. Please check your email inbox and spam/junk folder for any email correspondence regarding this vacancy. If you require any reasonable adjustments such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us soon so that we can make the appropriate adjustments. No recruitment agencies, please.