Temporary / 6-month contract
* £35,000 / £40,000 pro rata
* Full time or part time considered
* To start asap – until the end of November
* Leatherhead
About the Role
We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant / Administrator with marketing experience to support a busy Marketing Manager on a temporary / contract basis.
This is a varied and fast-paced role combining PA support with light marketing coordination. You’ll play a key role in helping the marketing function run smoothly, supporting day-to-day administration, events, communications and digital marketing activity.
The role would suit someone who enjoys supporting senior stakeholders, thrives on organisation, and has previous exposure to marketing environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide PA / Admin support to the Marketing Manager and wider team, including diary and meeting management.
* Coordinate schedules, travel arrangements and general administrative support
* Support the organisation of exhibitions, trade shows and training events
* Liaise with suppliers, contractors and internal teams to support event delivery
* Assist with digital marketing including social media, email campaigns and website updates
* Support marketing communications, customer mailings and distribution lists
* Help maintain and update customer databases and marketing records
* Assist with reporting, tracking and general marketing administration
* Respond to marketing enquiries from customers and distributors
* Provide ad hoc support across the wider Sales & Marketing team
* Co-ordinate artwork for magazines and websites
* Manage stock for the online store including ordering and distribution
About You
* Must have previous experience working in a marketing team
* Experience in a similar role – Admin / PA
* Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
* Confident managing multiple priorities and working to deadlines
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Proactive, adaptable and able to work independently
* Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office essential, Excel required)
* Experience with social media, email marketing or CRM tools desirable
* Experience using professional image editing and design software (Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop) would be an advantage
Additional Information
* Fixed-term role until end of November
* ASAP start available
* Flexible working considered, including part-time hours
* Early finish (around 3pm) may be available depending on agreed schedule
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