Junior Marketing Assistant

Job Title: Marketing Assistant

Location: Shefford, Bedfordshire

Salary: -20,000 per annum plus bonus scheme

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

About us:

RARUK Holdings Ltd is the parent company of three innovative engineering businesses based in Bedfordshire:

• R. A. Rodriguez (UK) Ltd - Specialists in precision engineering components
• RARUK Automation Ltd - Experts in robotics and automation solutions
• Drive Lines Technologies Ltd - providers of power transmission and motion control systems

About the role:

The Marketing Assistant will work with the marketing team to play a key role in the promotion of the three group companies within the RARUK Holdings Group, the brands they represent and services they offer through social media channels, digital content, and marketing campaigns.

Key responsibilities include:

• Social Media Management - Building and maintaining all the RARUK group company''s brand''s presence across multiple social media channels by posting regular content and managing social media engagement. Provide regular performance reports.
• Video Content Creation - Plan, record, and edit video content for various platforms-ranging from short-form social media reels to longer YouTube videos.
• Website Support - Assist with basic website updates including uploading news articles, product information, event listings, and case studies.
• Graphic Design & Content Creation - Support the production of visual materials such as business cards, banners, social media graphics, and promotional items for exhibitions and events.
• Exhibition & Event Support - Help coordinate exhibition logistics-book hotels, order venue services, and manage exhibitor registrations.
• Digital Asset Management - Organise and maintain our image and video libraries. Ensure all materials are up-to-date and source new supplier content when needed.
• Brochure Stock Management - Monitor company brochures, ensure stock levels are maintained, and arrange updates or reprints as required.
• CRM & Email Marketing Support - Assist in maintaining the company CRM, updating contact lists, managing unsubscribes, and uploading new leads to Mailchimp following campaigns and events.
• Branded Merchandise Coordination - Manage company branded clothing orders and coordinate supplier communications.

About you:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic individual, ideally a school leaver or someone at the beginning of their career, who is keen to learn and contribute. While previous extensive experience isn''t essential, a passion for marketing and a willingness to embrace new challenges are key.

Qualifications:

• 5 GCSEs including English Language and Maths is essential.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail for copywriting and proof-reading skills
• Good eye for photography and videography and an interest in developing video editing skills
• Basic understanding of marketing principles and best practices
• Some knowledge or experience of using professional image editing and design software e.g. Adobe Creative Cloud desirable but not essential

Personal Attributes:

• Collaborative team worker with good interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and to deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Enthusiastic, energetic, and upbeat
• Good level of common sense and professional work ethic
• Willingness to learn, develop and grow

Why join us?

• Start: ASAP
• Hours: Monday-Thursday 08.30am - 5pm and Friday 08.30am - 4pm
• Salary: -20,000 plus bonus scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare

Additional Information:

• We are not seeking assistance from recruitment agencies for this vacancy.
• Applications will only be considered from candidates who have the right to live and work in the UK.
• Applicants from outside the UK, or those requiring visa sponsorship, will not be considered.

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with experience of; Marketing Coordinator, Junior Marketing Executive, Digital Marketing Assistant, Social Media Assistant, Content Creator, Marketing Support, Events Assistant, Communications Assistant, Brand Assistant, Design Assistant, Media Assistant also be considered for this role.