Location: Hybrid (Office in Rugby, West Midlands)
Hours: Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Level: Entry-level (Ideal for recent graduates or early-career marketers)
About Skyfarer:
Skyfarer Ltd is revolutionising the skies with innovative drone logistics solutions that serve industries from healthcare to infrastructure. As pioneers in drone delivery and unmanned aerial services, we’re leading the charge in shaping the future of aviation technology for good.
Our tight-knit team is growing, and we’re on the lookout for a proactive and passionate Marketing Assistant who’s ready to dive into an exciting, fast-paced industry. If you're looking for variety, creativity, and responsibility in your marketing career — this is your moment.
The Role:
This is a practical, hands-on role where no two days are the same. You’ll support and lead multiple aspects of marketing from content creation to strategy, PR to event management. This role offers incredible scope for progression in one of the UK’s most exciting emerging sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
Event Management
* Plan, schedule, and coordinate logistics for marketing events and exhibitions
* Attend and represent Skyfarer at trade shows, public demos, and partner events
Social Media
* Develop and implement social media strategies across LinkedIn, Instagram, and X (Twitter)
* Design engaging graphics and videos using Canva or Adobe tools
* Schedule and publish content using tools like Buffer or Hootsuite
* Respond to comments and messages to foster online community and engagement
* Identify and coordinate collaborations with relevant influencers, companies, and stakeholders
Marketing Strategy
* Support the planning and execution of the broader marketing strategy
* Generate and manage inbound and outbound campaigns
* Lead marketing elements of sales development (e.g. LinkedIn outreach, targeted BD campaigns)
Content Creation
* Write compelling blog posts for the Skyfarer website
* Design flyers, booklets, banners and other collateral for events or stakeholder engagement
* Develop written and visual materials for partnerships, investor updates and internal comms
Creative Media & PR
* Lead and coordinate external videographers for video production projects
* Manage storyboarding, scripting and scheduling for campaign or client videos
* Serve as PR lead — drafting and distributing press releases, building media relationships, and seeking earned media opportunities
You’ll Thrive in This Role If You...
* Are ambitious, determined, and eager to learn
* Want to take ownership and grow rapidly within a small and agile team
* Enjoy being creative but also love seeing your work generate tangible results
* Can juggle multiple tasks and work independently
* Are hands-on and not afraid to get “down and dirty” with startup life
Experience & Skills (What We’re Looking For)
Required:
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Working knowledge of design tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe Illustrator)
* Passion for innovation and storytelling
* Confidence on social media and interest in digital trends
* Graphic Design
Bonus:
* Familiarity with video editing and content planning tools
* Experience in event management or campaign delivery
* Knowledge of drones, logistics, aviation, or tech industries
What You’ll Get
* Opportunity to grow into a senior marketing or leadership position as the company scales
* Mentorship and collaboration with experienced founders and marketers
* Flexibility with hybrid working (office in Rugby)
* Involvement in groundbreaking projects
* A chance to shape the public image of one of the UK’s most innovative drone companies