Marketing Assistant & Brand Ambassador

Adecco; Daventry; On-site; GBP 28,900 - 39,160; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is seeking a Marketing Assistant in Daventry to lead content creation and social media activity for the automotive brand. You’ll capture content at events, support influencer partnerships and help grow our presence across Instagram and other channels.

Based onsite five days per week, you’ll work with the Marketing Lead and Digital Executive to plan campaigns, coordinate logistics and manage admin tasks to keep campaigns running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for cars and automotive culture.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Experience creating social media content.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro.
• Must be able to work on-site in Daventry five days per week.

Responsibilities

• Create, film and edit engaging short-form content for social media.
• Capture photography and video content at events and customer activities.
• Support content and campaign creation with Marketing Lead and Digital Executive.
• Support influencer partnerships and engagement with the brand's family.
• Grow brand awareness across social media platforms, particularly Instagram.
• Represent the business at marketing events, automotive shows and customer activities.
• Coordinate event logistics and maintain the annual events calendar.
• Organise courier collections and shipments; manage sample stock replenishment and distribution.
• Raise purchase orders and support invoicing and payment processes.
• Maintain records and support marketing activities.
• Support planning and execution of campaigns and promotional activities.

Skills

Genuine passion for cars

Full UK driving licence

Excellent organisational skills

Strong communication

MS Office / Excel

Content creation

Adobe Creative Suite

On-site five days a week

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Marketing Assistant

Daventry, Northamptonshire

On-site, 5 days per week | 37.5 hours per week | £17.41 per hour , 12-Month Initial Contract | Start ASAP

Do you spend your weekends at car meets, car shows or working on your own vehicle? Do you know the difference between a classic restoration and a modern performance build? Do you enjoy creating social media content and engaging with fellow car enthusiasts? If the answer is yes, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Our client is looking for a passionate Marketing Assistant to join the team in Daventry. This isn't a typical marketing role. We're looking for someone who genuinely loves cars and can represent the brand both online and in person at some of the UK's biggest automotive events.

Whether you're attending CarFest, supporting car club meets, creating content for Instagram, working with influencers or helping organise events, you'll play a key role in growing and supporting the brand's community.

What You'll Be Doing

Content Creation & Social Media

• Create, film and edit engaging short‑form content for social media, with opportunities to support longer‑form content.
• Capture photography and video content at events and customer activities.
• Work alongside the Marketing Lead and Digital Executive to support content and campaign creation.
• Support influencer partnerships and engagement with the wider brand's family.
• Help grow brand awareness across social media platforms, particularly Instagram.

Events & Brand Ambassador Activities

• Represent the business at marketing events, automotive shows and customer activities across the UK.
• Attend events such as CarFest, BMS Car Club Meets and other automotive gatherings.
• Support "A Day in the Bay" events where customers bring their vehicles in for live product demonstrations.
• Engage with a wide variety of car enthusiasts, from performance car owners to classic car collectors.
• Help coordinate event logistics and maintain the annual events calendar.

Marketing & Administration Support

• Be the key support to the Marketing Lead on day‑to‑day activities.
• Organise courier collections and shipments.
• Manage sample stock replenishment and product distribution.
• Raise purchase orders and support invoicing and payment processes.
• Maintain records and support the smooth running of marketing activities.
• Support the planning and execution of campaigns and promotional activities.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Genuine passion for cars and automotive culture & products.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Experience creating social media content/Content Creator.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite – strong advantage including Photoshop, Lightroom and Premiere Pro.
• Must be able to work at the office on‑site in Daventry five days per week and attend trade shows and events within the UK.

Desirable

• Marketing experience.
• Videography and photography skills.
• Experience working with influencers or brand communities.
• Experience attending automotive events or being part of car clubs.

Travel: UK travel required for events, shows and customer meetings. Typically around two events per month during peak season. Travel and accommodation expenses covered in line with company policy.

Why This Role?

• Brand ambassador activities.
• Automotive events and shows.
• Influencer engagement.
• Marketing experience.

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.