Marketing Operations & Events Assistant

Soane Britain; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Soane Britain is seeking a Marketing Operations & Events Assistant to join its highly collaborative team in the UK. The role focuses on coordinating marketing operations, event planning, photoshoots, supplier relationships, inventory management and press support activities to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and to the highest standards.

The position requires exceptional organisational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while contributing to

Qualifications

• Degree-level education with a 2:1 or above preferred.
• Internships, placements or entry-level marketing/communications experience beneficial.
• Excellent references will support candidacy.
• Strong proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook expected.
• Interest in design, craftsmanship, interiors and luxury brands.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver events from intimate dinners to larger gatherings on time and budget.
• Support showroom updates, launches and photoshoots with organisation and docs.
• Coordinate with suppliers, Logistics and Sales Ops for showroom installs.
• Work with Visual Merchandiser to plan photoshoots and manage assets.
• Oversee press activities, media enquiries and KPI reporting.
• Support daily operations and project coordination within the team.

Skills

Event planning

Project management

Marketing & communications

Creative thinking

Digital basics

Education

Bachelor's degree (2:1 or above)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

An exciting opportunity for an ambitious graduate looking to build a career in marketing, events and communications. Join one of Britain's most distinctive interior design and manufacturing brands and play a key role in bringing Soane's story to life. From collection launches and photoshoots to events, showroom projects and craftsmanship storytelling, this is a unique opportunity to develop your career at the heart of a highly creative and collaborative Marketing & Communications team.

Company Overview:

With an uncompromising commitment both to British manufacturing and to our customers worldwide, Soane's mission is to design and make enduring and life-enhancing furniture, lighting, fabrics, and wallpapers. By working with a network of the finest craftspeople in Britain, we preserve traditional skills and nurture them for future generations.

As well as working with independent craft workshops across Britain, we have developed our own substantial in-house manufacturing operations in Leicester and the South of England. We have thriving showrooms in London and New York where our passionate and committed team champions exceptional British craftsmanship.

For more information, please visit www.soane.com and join our social media platforms on Pinterest and Instagram.

Purpose of the Position:

The Marketing Operations & Events Assistant is a newly created role within Soane Britain's highly collaborative Marketing & Communications team, which plays a central role in supporting the effective delivery of Soane Britain's marketing strategy and extensive events programme. The role is responsible for coordinating marketing operations, event planning, photoshoot preparation, supplier relationships, inventory management and press support activities, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and to the highest standards.

The position requires exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast‑paced and highly collaborative environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and delivery of inspiring events that celebrate Soane's mission and vision, from intimate dinners to larger-scale drinks parties, industry gatherings and press events, ensuring they are delivered on time, on budget and to the highest standard.
• Support the planning and delivery of seasonal showroom updates and collection launches, helping to create joyful spaces that showcase Soane's craftsmanship and collections.
• Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, Logistics and Sales Operations teams to ensure showroom installations are delivered to the highest standard.
• Work closely with the Visual Merchandiser to plan and deliver photoshoops that bring Soane's craftsmanship and collections to life, coordinating schedules, inventory and supporting documentation to ensure projects run smoothly.
• Manage the marketing antiques inventory, overseeing procurement, sales, logistics and provenance research to bring each piece to life in the showroom and online.
• Support the delivery of Soane's press activities, including media enquiries, press previews, product call-ins and content management. Assist with press administration, coverage tracking and KPI reporting.
• Support the wider Marketing & Communications team across day-to-day operational activities, helping to coordinate projects, manage deadlines and contribute to the successful delivery of departmental priorities.
• Act as an ambassador for the Soane brand, championing its craftsmanship, heritage and values while continuously developing knowledge of its collections.

Qualifications for the Position:

• Educated to degree level (2:1 or above preferred).
• Some prior professional experience through internships, placements, part-time employment or an entry-level role within marketing and communications would be beneficial, or the ability to demonstrate initiative and ambition through examples of taking responsibility, managing projects or actively building experience beyond academic studies.
• Your professional experience will be supported by excellent references.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, with confidence managing spreadsheets, timelines and project plans.
• A genuine interest in design, craftsmanship, interiors, events and luxury brands, together with an enthusiasm for learning about Soane Britain's collections and heritage.