Marketing Assistant - Placement Opportunity

Charlie Bighams; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlie Bighams is seeking a motivated Marketing Assistant for a 12-month placement in Park Royal, London. You will support senior team members on various marketing initiatives and collaborate with internal and external teams to drive creative projects forward.

The role is tailored for students in their 2nd–3rd year studying marketing, communications or related fields, with a passion for food and brand communications. A proactive, organised approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritise.
• Excellent written and spoken communication.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior team members on projects including external agencies and brand communications.
• Coordinate competitor tastings with the food team across London locations.
• Contribute ideas on advertising, social media and project proposals.
• Assist with creating and launching a new communications platform.
• Provide support in Consumer Services, replying to customer calls and emails.
• Lead support at events, festivals and other activities outside normal hours.
• Procure samples, arrange courier services and manage promos and prizes.
• Support the department and internal competitions.

Skills

Marketing

Communications

Organisation

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

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Marketing Assistant - Placement Opportunity

Job Reference charliebighams/TP/19158/552

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Fixed Term

Fixed Term

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Working Hours:

40

Location:

Park Royal

Closing Date:

30/11/2026

Job Category:

Marketing/Brand

Region / Division:

Park Royal; London

Job Introduction

We are seeking a motivated and organised Marketing Assistant to join our dynamic team. This exciting role is perfect for someone passionate about food, marketing, and communications. The ideal candidate will assist in various marketing initiatives, support senior team members, and collaborate with both internal and external teams to drive creative projects forward.

This position is a 12 month long work placement, aimed at students in between their 2nd and 3rd year undergraduate course who are pursuing a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications or a related field.

Experience working in a professional setting, ideally in a marketing or food related industry (preferred but not essential).

Main Responsibilities

Main Responsibilities

Assist senior team members in projects including external agencies, such as impact reporting, experiential activations, workshops and brand communications.

Liaison with internal departments - coordinate competitor tastings with the food team between both the London & Quarry kitchen.

Offer creative direction and ideas on advertising, social media & project proposals.

Assist with the creation and launch of a new communications platform.

Provide support in Consumer Services, responding to customer calls and emails.

Willingness to take a lead role in planning and lending a hand at events, festivals and other activities which may fall out of working hours.

Responsibility for procuring samples, arranging couriers, sending out promos, vouchers and prizes.

Assist the team in the day-to-day running of the department and internal competitions and activities.

The Ideal Candidate

Strong organisational skills and a demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritise.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, inc. superior written and spoken communication.

Strong follow up skills with attention to detail

Ability to demonstrate client facing experience

Be able to adapt and respond in a fast moving and changing environment

Proactive and ambitious mindset, with an appetite to deliver real impact

Strong IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (mainly Excel, PowerPoint, Word & Outlook)

Build and maintain strong relationships within your working environment.