Job Description

About Us

rucomfy is a family run business based in the heart of Lancashire's and for over 40 years we have been lovingly designing and manufacturing beanbags for thousands of homes and businesses all over the UK. Every product we sell is designed, manufactured and shipped from our location in Lancashire!

We currently sell across 10+ channels, boasting some of the biggest UK retailers as some of our customers and top the SERPs of some of the biggest marketplaces around. We need a skilled member of staff to help us consolidate our current position and help with scope for future growth!

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and detail-oriented Marketing & Design Administrator to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to play a crucial support role within our marketing and design department, contributing to a wide range of administrative, coordination, and creative tasks.

The successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our marketing initiatives, supporting both the administrative backbone and the creative output of the team. From project coordination and campaign assistance to managing materials and supporting visual content, this role offers a diverse workload and significant exposure to various aspects of marketing and design in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Campaign Support:

Assist with planning and executing marketing projects and campaigns across all channels, using tools like Trello to track progress and deadlines.

Content & Digital Asset Support:

Support the creation and distribution of email and social media content, including scheduling, monitoring, and basic reporting. This also involves organising, optimising, and preparing digital assets (images, videos) for various platforms, including Amazon A+ content, and assisting with photography and image editing.

Event & Brand Support:

Coordinate logistics for marketing events and manage branded orders, ensuring brand guideline adherence.

Administrative & Research Tasks:

Handle general administrative duties such as data entry, report generation, maintaining databases, and preparing presentations. Conduct trend research to inform design and content strategies and manage influencer contracts and orders.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Exceptional Organisational Skills:

Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Strong Communication Skills:

Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly, proofread meticulously, and maintain professional correspondence.

Proficiency in Google Work Space:

knowledge of Sheets, Docs, Drive, Slides, and Forms for administrative tasks, reporting, and presentations.

Digital Literacy:

Comfortable navigating and utilising various digital platforms and tools, including social media platforms, email marketing software, and content management systems (CMS).

Attention to Detail:

Meticulous and thorough, with a keen eye for accuracy in all administrative and creative outputs.

Proactive and Self-Motivated:

Ability to take initiative, work independently, and identify opportunities for improvement.

Team Player:

Collaborative mindset with excellent interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively within a team and liaising with various stakeholders.

Adaptability & Problem-Solving:

Ability to adapt to changing priorities and find practical solutions to challenges.

Basic Design Aptitude:

An understanding of visual aesthetics and a willingness to learn and assist with basic design tasks (e.g., image resizing, minor editing).

Desirable Skills & Experience:

Experience with Project Management Tools:

Familiarity with platforms like Trello, Asana, or similar.

Experience with Email Marketing Platforms:

Knowledge of Mailchimp, HubSpot, or similar.

Familiarity with Social Media Management Tools:

Experience with scheduling and analytics tools for platforms like Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.

Basic Photo Editing Software Knowledge:

Experience with tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Canva, or similar for image manipulation and optimisation.

Previous Administrative Experience:

Experience in a fast-paced office environment, ideally within a marketing, creative, or administrative support role.

Commercial Awareness:

A basic understanding of marketing principles and how administrative tasks contribute to business objectives.

Why Join rucomfy?

Friendly and informal positive team environment Competitive salary dependent on experience Company events Company pension On-site parking 28 days paid holiday Regular performance-based reviews Staff Discount

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position at rucomfy, please send your CV, your salary expectations, and your current employment status (with details of necessary notice period, if relevant).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 23,850.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Employee discount On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Digital design: 1 year (preferred) Adobe Photoshop: 1 year (preferred) Administrative: 1 year (preferred) Adobe Illustrator: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person