Marketing Associate

Confidential; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Marketing Associate on a fixed-term contract of one year in Leicester. The role will work alongside the Marketing Manager, delivering hands-on marketing activities across digital campaigns, content creation, and event support.

You will contribute to marketing plans, assist with website content, SEO/SEM, and craft various communications while coordinating with internal teams and external agencies to achieve objectives. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Journalism, PR, or related field.
• Willingness and ability to travel.
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Good project management and organisational abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of marketing plans, brand initiatives, and integrated campaigns across digital, print, and social media
• Assist with website content, SEO, SEM, and other digital marketing activities
• Write and edit communications, including press releases, social media posts, presentations, and case studies
• Provide support at trade shows, facility visits, and other company events
• Monitor and report on campaign performance, KPIs, and media activity
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, external agencies, and partners to meet marketing objectives
• Contribute to consumer research and competitor analysis

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Marketing Associate

14.35ph - 15.35ph

Days regular, Monday - Friday

Fixed Term Contract (1 Year)

A manufacturing business in Leicester is looking for a Marketing Associate to join its marketing team on a fixed-term contract of one year. Working alongside the Marketing Manager, you will play a hands‑on role across a broad range of marketing activities, from digital campaigns to content creation and event support.

The role:

• Support the development and delivery of marketing plans, brand initiatives, and integrated campaigns across digital, print, and social media
• Assist with website content, SEO, SEM, and other digital marketing activities
• Write and edit a variety of communications, including press releases, social media posts, presentations, and case studies
• Provide support at trade shows, facility visits, and other company events
• Monitor and report on campaign performance, KPIs, and media activity
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, external agencies, and partners to meet marketing objectives
• Contribute to consumer research and competitor analysis

What you'll need:

• A bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field (ideal but not essential)
• Willingness and ability to travel
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills
• Good project management and organisational abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications