Marketing Manager

The Country Candle Co.; Lower Farringdon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing home fragrance brand in Lower Farringdon is seeking a Marketing Manager to lead marketing initiatives across two business arms. The role encompasses campaign development, social media management, and trade show activations. Ideal for a versatile marketer looking for ownership and growth opportunities. Competitive salary and potential for full-time development in the future.

Benefits

Creative variety in responsibilities

Ownership of marketing function

Growth opportunities as the team expands

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years' marketing experience in home fragrance, luxury lifestyle, or retail.
• Experience in B2C and B2B marketing.
• Proven track record in developing marketing strategies.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver marketing strategy across channels.
• Manage and grow social media presence.
• Coordinate photography and videography projects.
• Support new product development and launches.
• Plan exhibition stands for trade shows.

Skills

Marketing experience

Creativity

Social media management

Project management

Communications

Tools

Adobe

Canva

Job description

POSITION TITLE:Marketing Manager

LOCATION:Farringdon (near Alton, Hampshire)

REPORTING TO: Joseph Moyle

We are seeking a versatile and creative Marketing Manager to take ownership of the marketing function across the 2 arms of our business — The Country Candle Co. and Scentelier’s.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine strategy and creativity in a hands-on role. You’ll be responsible for developing and delivering campaigns, managing digital presence, creating content, supporting new product launches, and leading trade show activations.

It’s a perfect role for an ambitious marketer who wants real ownership in a small but growing business. You’ll be both strategist and doer — setting direction while rolling your sleeves up to bring it to life.

While the role is advertised as part-time, we see this as the start of a longer-term journey. As our marketing activity grows and delivers results, this position has clear scope to develop into a full-time role in the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the marketing strategy and calendar across consumer and trade channels, ensuring our marketing activities align with our target market purchasing cycles.
• Take ownership of brand voice, messaging, and positioning, ensuring consistency across all platforms.
• Create and manage marketing collateral (brochures, POS, e-shots, campaigns, direct mail).
• Manage and grow social media presence (Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.), producing engaging, consistent content and campaigns.
• Oversee photography/videography projects — coordinating freelancers while also producing content where possible.
• Manage and update websites, ensuring design, content, and campaigns reflect brand positioning & marketing campaigns.
• Support new product development with packaging design input and launch campaign planning.
• Plan and deliver exhibition stands for major trade shows (Spring Fair, Harrogate Home & Gift, etc.), covering stand design, logistics, and promotion.
• Partner with the sales team to create trade and retail marketing activations to drive sell-through.
• Travel as required for trade shows, retail visits, and supplier meetings.

Skills & Experience

• 2–4+ years’ marketing experience, ideally within home fragrance, luxury lifestyle, gifting, or retail sectors.
• Proactive, hands-on, and adaptable — comfortable in a role where you both shape the strategy and deliver the execution.
• Experience managing both B2C and B2B marketing activity to the retail sector.
• Creative skills with Adobe/Canva or similar for producing marketing materials.
• Confident in managing social media, websites, and digital campaigns.
• Knowledge of packaging, photography, and creative project management would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational and project management skills; able to juggle multiple projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a sharp eye for detail and storytelling.
• Commercially aware and motivated by aligning marketing with sales growth.

Why Join Us?

• Impact & Ownership – You’ll own the marketing function and see your work directly shape brand perception and business growth.
• Creative Variety – From designing campaigns and running social media, to organising trade shows and launching new products, no two days are the same.
• Heritage & Innovation – Be part of a family business, while helping us launch into premium retail with fresh, exciting collections.
• Growth Journey – We’re a small but ambitious team with big plans. As we grow, so will opportunities in your role & responsibilities.
• Close-Knit Team – Work directly with directors and decision-makers, where your ideas are heard, valued, and put into action.
• Fragrance & Lifestyle – Immerse yourself in a creative, design-led industry you can be proud of.

About Us

The Country Candle Co. is our country-luxe home fragrance brand. With a strong presence in garden centres and gift retailers, we are on a journey to become a recognised name in UK home fragrance.

Scentelier’s is a newer side of our company, as a contract manufacturer, serving clients in luxury retail, hospitality, and bespoke fragrance projects.

Together, our brands combine craftsmanship, creativity, and ambition — and this role is central to how we share our story with the world.