Marketing Associate

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; Colethrop; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A marketing solutions provider is looking for a Marketing Associate for a 3-6 month maternity cover contract in Colethrop, UK. This office-based role involves supporting marketing and sales efforts through campaign execution, content creation, and social media management. The ideal candidate will have experience in trade marketing, strong content creation skills, and effective communication abilities. The position offers a collaborative environment and the chance to work on exciting marketing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Trade Marketing or similar marketing roles.
• Strong content creation skills, both long and short form.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, produce and publish engaging digital and printed content.
• Write SEO-friendly copy including news stories and social posts.
• Manage and develop the social media calendar.

Skills

Trade Marketing experience

Content creation

Social media management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Creative thinking

Time management

Job description

Marketing Associate - 3-6 Month Maternity Cover

Office-Based

Competitive Salary

Advertised by Hawk 3 Talent Solutions

Are you a creative and driven marketing professional looking for a dynamic short-term opportunity? We are currently recruiting for a Marketing Associate to join a fast-paced organisation on a 3-6 month maternity cover contract, supporting both the Marketing and Sales teams to deliver impactful campaigns, trade marketing initiatives, social media activity and brand development.

About the Role

As the Marketing Associate, you will play a key part in developing and executing innovative Trade Marketing programmes, generating fresh lead-generation campaigns, and producing high‑quality marketing content used across digital, print and social media channels. You'll act as a main point of contact for internal teams and external trade partners, ensuring all communication is accurate, on brand and delivered in a timely manner. You will also support a busy schedule of digital campaigns, social media activity, PR, and event management. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure across a broad marketing function and contribute to meaningful brand‑building activity during the maternity cover period.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, produce and publish engaging digital and printed content across websites, social media and internal communication platforms.
• Write SEO‑friendly copy including news stories, articles, social posts, press releases and event descriptions.
• Maintain up‑to‑date marketing documentation, collateral, databases and content libraries.
• Support trade marketing relationships, ensuring all communications and creative assets align with brand strategies.
• Manage pre‑ and post‑event communications, supporting lead generation and follow‑up activity.
• Create marketing assets for trade partners and OEM customers.
• Manage and develop the social media calendar, evaluating performance and enhancing brand visibility.
• Collaborate with creative agencies to support internal and external brand campaigns.
• Support internal communication needs, ensuring accurate and timely deployment across the business.
• Contribute ideas for campaigns, brand initiatives and content direction through team brainstorming.
• Assist with company events, PR programmes and wider marketing projects.

About You

We're looking for a marketing professional who is confident, proactive and highly organised, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

You will have:

• Proven experience in Trade Marketing or similar marketing roles
• Strong content creation skills (long and short form)
• Experience managing social media channels and scheduling content
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and relationship‑building ability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Creative thinking with strong commercial awareness
• The ability to manage a varied portfolio of marketing activity

You are:

• Detail‑oriented
• A confident communicator
• A multitasker who thrives under pressure
• Someone who enjoys driving successful marketing and sales initiatives

Working Environment

• 3-6 month maternity cover contract
• Office‑based role
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Opportunity to contribute to exciting brand and trade marketing initiatives

If you're an enthusiastic marketeer seeking a contract role where you can make a real impact, Hawk 3 Talent Solutions would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact the Hawk 3 team for more information!

If you would like to apply for the role of Marketing Associate, then please email your CV to(url removed) or call Donna on (phone number removed).

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