Sales and Marketing Assistant
Part time, three days per week (22.5 hours days to be agreed but may include Fridays)
Salary: £26,000 p.a. (pro rata), depending on experience
Location: Staveley, near Kendal, with the flexibility for some homeworking.
Start date: to be agreed
SUMMARY
Cumbria Tourism is the Local Visitor Economy Partnership for the Lake District and Cumbria. Our mission is to work in partnership to grow and strengthen the county's £4.6 billion tourism industry and enhance the region's reputation both national and internationally as an all-year-round world class visitor destination.
We're currently seeking a Sales and Marketing Assistant to join the team.
Are you passionate and proud about Cumbria and the Lake District and its visitor offer?
Do you have experience at or a keen interest in marketing and aren't afraid to pick up the phone?
Are you a highly motivated, enthusiastic, able to work on multiple projects at once with an exceptional attention to detail who loves ensuring that a job is well done?
Do you want to be part of a professional and focussed team, dedicated to supporting its members and growing the value of tourism to their businesses?
If so, we would love to hear from you
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Support the marketing and communications team with both on-line and off-line campaigns
· Deal with incoming marketing enquiries
· Deliver the end-to-end sales process for marketing services
· Assist with the enewsletter schedule by pro-actively generating and building enewsletters
· Assist with the updating and maintenance of website information and events using content management system (training will be provided)
· Assist with print projects, liaising with advertisers and designers
· Research and identify businesses who are not currently utilising CT's marketing channels
· Seeking new revenue-generating opportunities
· Potential to attend trade and visitor shows
ESSENTIAL
· A good level of general education with a minimum of GCSE grade C in English and Maths
· Exceptional attention to detail
· Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and PowerPoint
DESIRABLE
· Sales and marketing experience
· Good social media understanding across all platforms
· Design skills
· Familiarity with Cumbria and Cumbrian tourism product
· Knowledge of the tourism industry - local, regional, national, and international
· Photography and videography skills
· Current clean driving licence and use of a vehicle
Competency profile
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Self-motivated, proactive, and good organisation skills
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team
· Ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines and sales targets
· Good creative, team working and communication skills
· Ability to initiate and implement new ideas
· Ability to prepare clear and readable reports on complex matters
· Strong commercial acumen
To apply, candidates must apply in writing by completing the on-line application form, which can be found at by the deadline: 9am, Friday 6 March 2026.
We always suggest applying as early as possible. If we receive a significant number of early submitted applications from strong applicants, we may interview and fill the position earlier.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact as soon as possible.
Cumbria Tourism is a Living Wage Employer and a Disability Confident Committed organisation. All applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy, as evidenced in their application, will be guaranteed an interview.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £26,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 22.5 per week
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee mentoring programme
* Flexitime
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
* Transport links
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Kendal LA8 9PL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Sales: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kendal LA8 9PL