Marketing Assistant

Marketing Assistant

Location: Heanor, Derbyshire (Hybrid considered)
Company: Poly-Props Ltd
Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time Considered
Salary: £23,000-£25,000

Poly-Props Ltd is a UK manufacturer of specialist foams, coatings and creative materials used across film, television, scenic fabrication, automotive and commercial industries.

We are entering a new phase of growth, expanding our coatings division and strengthening our brand positioning across professional markets. We are looking for a Marketing Assistant to support our brand development, campaigns and digital presence.

This is not a generic social media role. It is an opportunity to contribute to the growth of a manufacturing brand repositioning itself within industry.


The Role

You will support the marketing and brand function across:

  • Campaign planning and execution

  • Product launches

  • Trade events and exhibitions

  • Website content updates

  • Social media and digital content

  • Email marketing

  • Photography and basic video capture

  • Supporting lead generation activity

You will work closely with the Managing Director and Brand Manager to deliver consistent, professional brand communication.

Hybrid working is available, with some on-site presence required for content creation and events.


Key Responsibilities

Brand & Content:

  • Assist with creation of social media content

  • Support product photography and short-form video

  • Help maintain consistent brand messaging

  • Prepare graphics for campaigns and promotions

  • Update website product listings and blog content

Campaign Support:

  • Assist in planning and executing marketing campaigns

  • Support email marketing activity

  • Help track campaign performance

  • Prepare marketing materials for events and sales teams

Commercial Support:

  • Help organise and manage lead lists

  • Assist with event preparation

  • Support customer communication where required


What We’re Looking For

Essential:

  • Strong written communication skills

  • Good organisational ability

  • Confident using social media platforms

  • Comfortable using Adobe suite or similar design tools

  • Detail-focused

  • Able to manage multiple tasks

Desirable:

  • Experience in marketing, branding or communications

  • Experience with Shopify, BigCommerce or similar platforms

  • Basic photography or video editing skills

  • Interest in manufacturing, coatings or creative industries


Personal Qualities

  • Proactive and self-motivated

  • Commercially aware

  • Professional in communication

  • Comfortable working in a small team

  • Willing to learn and grow


Why Join Poly-Props?

We are building a stronger presence in professional coatings and specialist materials. This is an opportunity to contribute to a growing UK manufacturer with ambition to expand internationally.

If you want to be part of a business that values brand, product quality and long-term growth, we would like to hear from you.

To apply, please email info@poly-props.com your CV and a covering letter explaining your interest in the role.