Job Description

Location

: Worthing, West Sussex

Salary

: 25,000 per annum

Hours

: Full-time, 37.5 hours/week

Reports to

: Head of Marketing

About us

Piglets Pantry is an award-winning food producer supplying handcrafted pies, sausage rolls, afternoon teas, and baked goods to venues and customers across the UK. Our marketing team is at the heart of our brand, driving engagement, loyalty, and growth through innovative campaigns and strategic initiatives aimed primarily at business-to-consumer audiences, while also supporting business-to-business clients.

Role Overview

We're looking for a proactive and creative Marketing Assistant to join our team and support a wide range of marketing activities--from content creation and influencer outreach to campaign scheduling and research. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about social media and eager to take an active role in driving our online presence. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to learn and grow.

Key Responsibilities

Social Media

Schedule and manage posts across LinkedIn, Meta (Facebook & Instagram), TikTok, and X. Engage with customers (respond to comments and questions). Assist in planning and scheduling Meta adverts (knowledge and experience desirable but not required, training can be provided). Film and edit short-form social content aligned with current trends. Support UGC (user-generated content) initiatives and creator outreach. Help develop creative ideas for business storytelling and seasonal campaigns.

Email & Communications

Create and schedule email campaigns (Mailchimp). Maintain and clean email contact lists. Assist with email sign-up competitions and promotional outreach.

Influencer & Community Engagement

Conduct influencer outreach and manage bookings. Research and identify new influencers and collaboration partners. Coordinate product shipments and follow-up communications.

Research & Planning

Assist with research tasks such as sourcing props, shoot locations (e.g. Airbnbs), and gathering quotes. Support planning for events, launches, and press outreach. Contribute ideas during campaign brainstorming sessions. Help build mood boards or inspiration decks for shoots and seasonal campaigns.

Analysis & Reporting

Conduct competitor analysis across social media, websites, and product offerings. Track and report on content performance and engagement metrics. Monitor trends in food, social media, and digital marketing to inform weekly planning.

Design & Visuals

Create basic graphics and visual assets (e.g. Instagram stories, promotional visuals). Assist with design tasks.

Essential Skills & Experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills. Basic design and editing skills (Canva, Photoshop). Basic video editing (Capcut, Adobe or similar) Organised, detail-orientated, and able to manage multiple tasks. Creativity and initiative. Willing to suggest new ideas and take ownership of tasks. Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Skills & Experience

Previous experience in a marketing or administrative role is a plus. A formal qualification in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field is desirable but not essential.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking
Work Location: In person