Skills

Attention to detail Marketing Recruitment

Job Specifications

Marvel are partnered with a well-established and growing UK food manufacturer, known for delivering high-quality products to major retailers. They are now seeking a Marketing Assistant to support brand growth and category development during an exciting period of expansion.

Ways of working: Hybrid – 3 days per week onsite in the South West, 2 days remote

Salary: £30,000–£32,000 per annum

Why this role?

Play a key role in supporting brand and product growth within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment
Gain exposure across the full marketing mix, from packaging and NPD to campaigns and retailer activation
Work closely with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams across commercial, NPD and operations
Join a supportive, collaborative team where your ideas and input will genuinely make an impact

The job…

As Marketing Assistant, you’ll support the wider marketing team in delivering effective brand plans and product launches across retail.

Reporting into the Marketing Manager, you’ll assist with campaign execution, coordinate new product development processes, support packaging updates, manage agencies and suppliers, and help track campaign performance and market data. This is a hands-on role with real breadth, offering fantastic development opportunities within a growing food business.

You’ll also be involved in competitor analysis, category insight reporting, internal communications and ensuring marketing materials are delivered on time and in line with brand guidelines.

The Company…

Our client is an ambitious UK food manufacturer supplying both branded and private-label products. With a strong heritage in quality and innovation, they have built lasting partnerships with major retailers and customers across the UK.

Operating from their South West site, they combine manufacturing excellence with a collaborative, down-to-earth culture. The business is continuing to invest in innovation, people and brand growth, making this an exciting time to join.

You… what are we looking for?

A marketing degree or previous experience in a marketing role, ideally within FMCG or food manufacturing
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Confident communicator, comfortable working cross-functionally
Experience supporting campaigns, product launches or packaging projects
Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset
A genuine passion for food and consumer brands

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About the Company

Marvel exists to build happy careers for brilliant people. We specialise in FMCG recruitment, finding the most talented people from sales and marketing and placing them in the right roles in the right companies for them to thrive. By offering objective, unbiased support to our clients and candidates, we’re able to create long standing relationships with the people we work with, built on trust and the knowledge that we have your best interests at heart. We want Marvel to be a force for good in the recruitment world. As a ... Know more