Marketing Assistant

Zest Business Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established marketing organization in Milton Keynes is seeking a Marketing Assistant to join their dynamic team. This full-time, office-based role requires someone proactive and detail-oriented, ideally with GCSEs in English and Maths. You will manage marketing inquiries, coordinate materials, support event organization, and assist with content updates. The role offers a salary of £26,317.57 plus benefits such as a non-contractual Christmas bonus and annual leave. Ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in marketing.

Benefits

Non-contractual Christmas bonus

20 days annual leave increasing with service

Healthcare cash plan membership

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths at C or above, or equivalent.
• A degree in marketing is beneficial but not essential.
• Previous experience in marketing, office support, or administrative role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and respond to marketing enquiries via email and phone.
• Coordinate marketing materials and maintain stock checks.
• Support the organization of events and seminars.
• Upload and maintain marketing materials on internal platforms.
• Assist with website updates and campaign administration.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Confident using Microsoft Word

Able to manage multiple tasks

Proactive and organized

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C or above

Marketing-related degree or diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Marketing Assistant

Full-Time | Office-Based | Milton Keynes

Salary: £26,317.57 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Milton Keynes
Start: ASAP

The Role

We are recruiting for a Marketing Assistant to join a UK-based marketing team within a well-established organisation. Working alongside the UK Marketing Manager and a small, supportive marketing team, this role will support the delivery of marketing activity across campaigns, events, digital platforms, and internal communications.

This is a hands-on position offering exposure to a wide range of marketing responsibilities and would suit someone at the early stages of their marketing career who is keen to learn, get involved, and develop within a commercial marketing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and responding to marketing enquiries via email and phone
• Coordinating marketing materials, POS, and demo tools, including stock checks and distribution
• Supporting the organisation of events, exhibitions, and seminars
• Uploading, maintaining, and organising marketing materials on internal platforms
• Supporting updates to marketing systems, apps, and shared drives
• Assisting with website updates and campaign administration
• Maintaining campaign databases and supporting customer mailouts
• Supporting the day-to-day management of UK social media activity
• Preparing presentations, reports, and marketing documentation
• Proofreading marketing materials including brochures, emails, and digital content
• Supporting research projects and providing ad-hoc support to the Marketing Manager

Requirements

• GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C or above, or equivalent
• A marketing-related degree or diploma would be beneficial but is not essential
• Previous experience in a marketing, office support, or administrative role is preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent spelling and grammar
• High attention to detail, particularly when proofreading marketing content
• Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Able to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines
• Comfortable working within a small team and building strong working relationships
• Professional and discreet, with the ability to handle confidential information
• Proactive, organised, and keen to develop a long-term career in marketing

Salary & Benefits

• £26,317.57 annual salary
• Non-contractual Christmas bonus, typically around £250
• 20 days annual leave, increasing to 25 days with service
• Contractual sick pay following successful completion of probation
• Healthcare cash plan membership
• Group life cover at three times annual salary after 12 months

Apply Now

If this Marketing Assistant role in Milton Keynes sounds of interest, please apply now or get in touch to find out more. All enquiries will be handled in confidence.