Job Description

Highdown Garden Centre is an independent, family run business nestled in the foothills of the South Downs.

Job Title: Freelance Marketing & Creative Assistant (Part-Time)

Hours: 16 hours per week (flexible)

Reports to: General Manager

About the Role:-

We're looking for a creative all-rounder to help bring our store's marketing to life! If you love design, social media, and finding fun ways to engage customers both online and in-store, this could be the perfect role for you.

This is a part-time position in person/remotely (16 hours per week approx), with plenty of variety - from refreshing our website and curating newsletters to creating eye-catching promotions and managing seasonal campaigns.

What You'll Be Doing:-

Running our Facebook and Instagram pages with fresh, engaging content (other platforms welcome too!)
Giving our website some love - updating, refreshing, and keeping things looking sharp
Designing promotional materials - from in-store point-of-sale to road banners and seasonal campaign assets
Creating and sending our Highdown Members newsletter monthly, keeping our community connected and in the loop
Helping plan and manage advertising campaigns for events and seasonal promotions
Keeping our brand identity consistent across everything we do
Working closely with the Store Leadership team to bring new ideas to the table
What We're Looking For:-

Someone with hands-on experience running Facebook and Instagram (essential)
A creative eye and some design know-how (Canva, Adobe, or similar tools)
Comfortable updating and maintaining websites (WordPress, Shopify, or similar)
Great communicator with strong writing skills for social posts and newsletters (Experience with email marketing tools e.g. Mailchimp or similar)
Organised, self-motivated, and able to manage projects independently
Bonus points if you've worked in retail, events, or consumer-facing marketing before
Why You'll Love Working With Us:-

Flexible hours (16 per week approx) - fit your work around your life
A creative role with lots of variety, from digital to print
Freedom to bring your ideas to the table and see them come to life
Work with a small & passionate team who love what they do
If you think this role is meant for you - please complete the application and send a copy of your covering letter/CV to mikey@highdown.co.uk

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 10.00-12.21 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 16 per week

Benefits:

Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person