Marketing Assistant

THE OPPORTUNITY
Do you have 1–2 years of marketing experience and a passion for sustainability, events, and creative communications? If so, this could be the ideal opportunity to take the next step in your career.

Location: Houghton Le Spring, Durham
Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 (with flexibility for more experienced candidates)
Employment Type: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Hybrid Working: Up to 2 days per week from home
Additional Benefits: Early Friday finish (4pm), 10% bonus, 25 days holiday + bank holidays (3 flexible), option to buy extra holiday, workplace pension

Join a dynamic and purpose-led organisation that’s helping to shape the UK’s renewable energy landscape. Backed by a major investor and with ambitious growth plans, this business is delivering large-scale clean energy projects across the country, with a strong commitment to community engagement and environmental responsibility.

You’ll be working as part of a small but experienced marketing team, supporting the delivery of campaigns, coordinating events, and creating content that engages diverse audiences and drives real-world impact.

THE ROLE
This newly created role offers variety, autonomy, and a genuine chance to grow. As Marketing Assistant, you’ll support day-to-day marketing activity across digital, print, PR, and events. You’ll play a key part in promoting projects, engaging with stakeholders, and championing the company’s mission to deliver social, environmental, and economic value.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver marketing campaigns across digital, paid social, print, and email channels
• Manage and grow organic social media presence
• Assist in planning and attending exhibitions, community consultations, and trade events
• Create compelling content including press releases, social media posts, and website updates
• Support stakeholder engagement and brand consistency across all platforms
• Contribute to team planning sessions and bring fresh ideas to the table
• Collaborate with external partners and internal teams to ensure smooth campaign delivery

YOUR SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
You’ll be a motivated and creative marketer, keen to get stuck in and contribute to a meaningful mission. A strong communicator with a collaborative approach, you’ll be confident managing multiple tasks and willing to travel to support the wider marketing and engagement programme.

What You’ll Bring:

• 1–2 years of experience in a marketing or communications role
• Experience in organic and paid social media, digital advertising and/or content creation
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with a collaborative approach to working with others across teams
• A passion for sustainability, energy, and community-focused work
• A hands-on approach and a willingness to support events and stakeholder activity
• A UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK (including overnight stays approx. twice per month)

You’ll be part of a business that’s growing fast and genuinely making a difference. It’s a great opportunity to develop your skills across the full marketing mix in a supportive, mission-driven environment. Apply here or email for more details.