Marketing Assistant

THE ROLE

At Debenhams Group, we are on a journey of transformation, revitalising our brand, culture, and connection with colleagues and customers alike. In a fast-changing retail environment, effective and authentic communication is vital to building trust, aligning our teams, and amplifying the impact of our work across internal and external audiences.

We are looking to hire an enthusiastic Marketing Assistant to support across all marketing functions focusing on developing and strengthening the business’s global presence and profitability through developing and implementing marketing campaigns, partnerships and delivering on strategy.

This role will be based out of our Ancoats, Manchester office.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Key Responsibilities:

Campaign Prep & Planning (Marketing Operations) 

• Assist in planning and executing marketing campaigns
• Coordinate timelines, assets & approvals
• Monitor & Manage key marketing documents (i.e marketing deck, trading calendar etc).
• Key at assisting with communications amongst the wider marketing teams and ensure teams are updated with reactive changes. (with supervision & direction from Senior Marketing Executive) 
• Be able to assist with the general marketing workflow, including assisting on shoot briefs, briefing in campaign assets, staying up to date with promo updates and ensuring comms are regularly sent to wider teams.
• Assist in creating marketing plans/decks for events/large campaigns/tactical moments.

Market Research 

• Stay up to date with the industry, market trends and be able to compile competitor analysis/reports on a weekly basis.

Event Planning Support 

• Assist with events from planning through to execution (venue booking, suppliers, catering, critical paths etc) 
• Create event timelines and monitor progress
• Be confident enough to work with third party suppliers
• Assist with event preparation (whether this be for goody bags, materials, guests lists, invitation briefs etc) 
• Provide on the day support for the event (where possible) 

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

Your Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum 1-year experience in a marketing based position
• Demonstrate a strong interest and experience in online fashion retail, ideally in the fast fashion sector.
• High level of attention to detail 
• Highly organised & good time management
• The ability to work across multiple projects at one time
• Creative and proactive at bringing new ideas to the table for events, marketing comms etc.

At Debenhams Group we thrive on change, innovation, and pace. Every challenge is an opportunity, and every day is a chance to push boundaries. If you’re someone who embraces the unknown, thrives in a fast-moving, high-growth environment, and is ready to shape the future of retail, you’ll love it here. We want visionaries, disruptors, and doers—people who bring fresh thinking, relentless energy, and the drive to make an impact. 

WHY JOIN US

Our mission is to create a workplace where everyone is respected, individual differences are valued, and people can be themselves at work — without exception.

2025 was a year of significant change for the Group. 2026 is about bold moves, real results and unstoppable momentum. If that excites you, you belong at Debenhams Group.

Our benefits include (subject to level and eligibility):

• Highly competitive bonus scheme, company pension, share schemes, private medical cover and life assurance
• Access to an on-site gym
• Discount across all brands
• Comprehensive wellbeing package
• Ongoing learning and development with strong internal progression
• On-site canteen serving breakfast, lunch, snacks and hot drinks
• Free season ticket loan

#LI-DH1   #Debenhamsgroup