Marketing Executive

Marketing Executive, Oxford | FTC to August 2026 - up to £30k pro-rata - start asap

Our client has a strong international reputation and a track record of award-winning educational provision, they are now seeking a bright, ambitious graduate to join their marketing team during a key campaign period. This is an exciting opportunity for someone at the start of their marketing career to gain hands‑on experience in campaign delivery, content creation, and creative asset management. This role is to start asap, so ideally no more than a weeks notice.

Reporting to the Marketing Manager, you will support the Product Marketing Manager in delivering multi‑channel marketing campaigns. You will help coordinate campaign activity, write and update content, and liaise with designers and agencies to ensure projects are delivered on time and to a high standard. Alongside writing and coordination, you will also support photography selection and video projects, so a strong visual eye and interest in storytelling are important.

Key Responsibilities

Campaign Delivery & Coordination

• Support day‑to‑day execution of marketing campaigns
• Help manage timelines, tasks, and deliverables to keep campaigns on track
• Coordinate activity across internal teams and external partners
• Support campaign launches by ensuring content and assets are ready on time

Writing & Content

• Write and edit marketing copy, including product descriptions, emails, and campaign materials
• Update website and product content accurately and efficiently
• Adapt content for different audiences and platforms

Photography & Visual Content

• Select and upload photography for use across website and campaign materials
• Ensure imagery is high quality, on brand, and audience‑appropriate
• Work with designers and agencies to brief and review visual assets
• Support video projects, including briefing, asset coordination, and reviewing outputs

Project & Asset Management

• Help brief designers and agencies clearly and effectively
• Track progress of creative assets and follow up to keep work moving
• Review content and assets for accuracy, consistency, and quality

Working at Pace

• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
• Respond positively to changing priorities and tight deadlines
• Stay organised and calm under pressure, particularly around campaign launches

Person Specification

• Strong writing skills with excellent attention to detail
• Highly organised and comfortable managing multiple tasks
• Able to work at pace in a fast‑moving environment
• Reliable and comfortable working to deadlines
• Proactive with a strong sense of ownership
• Digitally confident and quick to learn new systems
• Creative mindset with an eye for strong imagery
• Positive, collaborative team player
• Interest in photography, design, or visual storytelling
• Experience working with images or video (academic, personal, or professional)
• Familiarity with CMS platforms, basic design tools, or video platforms
• Degree in marketing, communications, English, or a related subject

This is an excellent opportunity to gain meaningful marketing experience within a respected, internationally focused organisation during a key campaign period.

To ensure that your application is reviewed quickly by the right Consultant, please apply directly via the LinkedIn advert. Due to the volume of response that we receive, we may not be able to respond individually to every applicant but will contact you within 5 working days if your application has been successful.

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