Marketing Assistant - Milton Keynes - Ophthalmic Lenses - Up to 26K

Marketing AssistantMilton Keynes (Buckinghamshire)Reference: 5417RW
  • Marketing Assistant position based in Milton Keynes
  • Full-time, office-based role, Monday to Friday
  • Salary £26,317.57
  • Join a small, supportive UK marketing team
  • Great opportunity for someone early in their marketing career
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Marketing Assistant

Full-Time | Office-Based | Milton Keynes

Salary: £26,317.57 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Milton Keynes
Start: ASAP

The Role

We are recruiting for a Marketing Assistant to join a UK-based marketing team within a well-established organisation. Working alongside the UK Marketing Manager and a small, supportive marketing team, this role will support the delivery of marketing activity across campaigns, events, digital platforms, and internal communications.

This is a hands-on position offering exposure to a wide range of marketing responsibilities and would suit someone at the early stages of their marketing career who is keen to learn, get involved, and develop within a commercial marketing environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing and responding to marketing enquiries via email and phone
  • Coordinating marketing materials, POS, and demo tools, including stock checks and distribution
  • Supporting the organisation of events, exhibitions, and seminars
  • Uploading, maintaining, and organising marketing materials on internal platforms
  • Supporting updates to marketing systems, apps, and shared drives
  • Assisting with website updates and campaign administration
  • Maintaining campaign databases and supporting customer mailouts
  • Supporting the day-to-day management of UK social media activity
  • Preparing presentations, reports, and marketing documentation
  • Proofreading marketing materials including brochures, emails, and digital content
  • Supporting research projects and providing ad-hoc support to the Marketing Manager

Requirements

  • GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C or above, or equivalent
  • A marketing-related degree or diploma would be beneficial but is not essential
  • Previous experience in a marketing, office support, or administrative role 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent spelling and grammar
  • High attention to detail, particularly when proofreading marketing content
  • Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Able to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines
  • Comfortable working within a small team and building strong working relationships
  • Professional and discreet, with the ability to handle confidential information
  • Proactive, organised, and keen to develop a long-term career in marketing

Salary & Benefits

  • £26,317.57 annual salary
  • 20 days annual leave, increasing to 25 days with service
  • Contractual sick pay following successful completion of probation
  • Healthcare cash plan membership
  • Group life cover at three times annual salary after 12 months

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If this Marketing Assistant role in Milton Keynes sounds of interest, please apply now or get in touch to find out more. All enquiries will be handled in confidence.

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Contact: Rebecca Wood
Email: rebecca.wood@zestoptical.com
Telephone: 0114 238 1726

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