Job Description

Marketing Associate (Part-Time - 14 hours per week, 2 days)

Job type:

Part-time, 2 days per week (14 hours total, 08.30-16.00 which includes a hour lunch break). Days can be agreed with the successful candidate.

Salary:

25,000 per annum (pro rata)

Location:

1 Duddingston Yards, Edinburgh EH15 3NT (the role is office-based)

Reports to:

Marketing Manager

The Role

Do you have a passion for marketing, creativity, and community engagement? Are you highly organised, detail-driven, and excited by digital trends? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

We are The Curious Gem, a leading online retailer specialising in high-quality jewellery-making supplies, based near Fort Kinnaird in Edinburgh.

We're looking for a Marketing Associate to join our team, working closely with the Marketing Manager and Content Creator. This is a part-time role ideal for someone who is forward-thinking, trend-aware, and enthusiastic about jewellery design.

We're seeking someone who is motivated, proactive, and a strong communicator -- someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys a mix of content scheduling, copywriting, reporting, and research.

If you love being part of a small, supportive team and enjoy bringing fresh ideas to the table, working at The Curious Gem could be perfect for you!

Key Responsibilities:

Content Scheduling & Performance Analysis

Schedule daily and weekly content across our digital platforms. Monitor results and report insights to the Marketing Manager.

Copywriting & Written Content Creation

Produce written content such as blog posts, email snippets, and social media captions. Proofread content to ensure accuracy and brand consistency.

Market Research & Trend Awareness

Conduct research into current market trends, competitor activity, and customer interests. Identify emerging digital and social trends that can inform our marketing strategy.

Reporting & Data Collection

Gather, organise, and analyse data using Excel or similar tools.

Community Engagement

Immerse yourself in The Curious Gem community and engage with our online community across social media platforms.

Skills and Attributes:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent copywriting ability and a strong command of written English. High attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills. Social media reporting and analysis experience, comfortable working with data. Ability to spot trends and think ahead. Experience using content scheduling tools (e.g., Later, Meta Business Suite, Klaviyo). Confident working independently and as part of a team. Friendly, proactive, and community-focused attitude.

What We Offer You:

A supportive and creative working environment. Enhanced annual leave (31 days per annum, including public holidays, pro rata). Company pension. Life Assurance policy. 5 days of paid sick leave per year (pro rata). Employee health benefits. Staff discounts. Access to our creative development fund. Social events throughout the year. Tea, coffee and fruit provided in the office. On-site parking.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit a cover letter explaining why you're the perfect fit for this role, along with your CV. We look forward to hearing from you!

Application question(s):

Do you have marketing qualifications or experience? Do you have knowledge of jewellery-making?

Work Location:

In person

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 14 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person