Marketing Assistant

Centre for Life; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional science center in Newcastle is seeking a Marketing Assistant to help create and implement plans to increase brand awareness and audience engagement. The role involves supporting social media, website management, and producing promotional materials. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills and a positive attitude. This is a full-time, office-based position with a competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

Access to wellbeing initiatives

Employee Assistance Programme

Health cash plan with 24/7 GP service

Discounted car parking

Qualifications

• Self-starter and team player with a positive attitude.
• Experience of working in a related role is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the website, social media, and email marketing campaigns.
• Admin tasks such as keeping spreadsheets and image libraries up to date.
• Produce visitor information such as programmes and promotional materials.
• Assist with photography and video shoots.

Skills

Customer focused

Organized

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Job description

Overview

Marketing Assistant — Salary: £24,000 per annum; Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week); permanent – office based role. The International Centre for Life is a thriving science hub in the heart of Newcastle. Life is home to NHS clinics as well as scientists and researchers from Newcastle University. Life Science Centre is at the heart of this ‘circle of science’ and aspires to be the most accessible and inclusive visitor attraction in the UK, with an international reputation for its work in sensory engagement. Life is an equal opportunities employer accredited with the Equality Standard Gold Award, and Life has achieved Continuing Excellence accreditation under the North East Better Health at Work Scheme. Registered Charity Number: 1059607.

Life has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and creative person with an interest in marketing and communications to join our small, passionate team. You will be assisting in creating and implementing exciting plans to help Life increase brand awareness and audience engagement, and, crucially, increase footfall to the science centre.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the website, social media and email marketing campaigns.
• Admin tasks such as keeping spreadsheets and image libraries up to date.
• Produce visitor information such as programmes and promotional materials.
• Assist with photography and video shoots.

Qualifications and attributes

• Customer focused, well organised and with an eye for detail.
• Self-starter and team player with a positive attitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience of working in a related role is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support wellbeing, including access to wellbeing initiatives, an Employee Assistance Programme, a health cash plan with a 24/7 GP service line, and discounted car parking in central Newcastle.

Application details

• The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check; details of our DBS policy are available on request.
• To apply for this vacancy, complete the online application form via the Life website (https://www.life.org.uk/join-the-team/) by 6 October 2025.
• Interviews will be held on 20 October 2025.

Notes

The International Centre for Life is an equal opportunities employer and is accredited with the Equality Standard Gold Award. Life has achieved Continuing Excellence accreditation under the North East Better Health at Work Scheme.