Job Description

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As Kraken's Marketing function continues to expand, we plan to appoint a full-time Marketing Co-ordinator in 2026. The role will strengthen operational efficiency, improve co-ordination across marketing activity, and enable specialist teams to focus on high-value work such as strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and brand storytelling.

The Marketing Co-ordinator will support activity across the full marketing spectrum, including PR and communications, government and defence engagement, shows and expos, roadshows, experiential activity, and creative production. The role will work closely with internal departments, external agencies, and key stakeholders.

About the role:

The Marketing Co-ordinator will ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of Kraken's marketing activity. Through strong organisation, structured systems, and proactive communication, the role will improve visibility, and keep multiple workstreams aligned.

As Kraken's external presence grows in scale and complexity, this role will be key in ensuring marketing programmes are well planned, well supported, and professionally delivered.

Marketing Operations

Manage schedules, timelines, and dependencies across marketing activity, including communications, creative production, events, and stakeholder engagement. Maintain unified marketing calendars covering campaigns, shows, expos,
and roadshows.

Partner and Supplier Coordination

Liaise with printers, merchandise suppliers, agencies, freelancers, and logistics partners.
Support various Kraken teams with supplier coordination for shows, expos, and external engagements.

Process and Workflow

Implement systems that improve workflow visibility, tracking, and delivery. Maintain documentation, approvals, and reporting processes.

Budget and Procurement

Assist with quotes, purchase orders, invoices, and expenditure tracking across marketing activity.

Team and Asset Support

Provide logistical and administrative support to the Brand Director and creative team. Manage digital asset libraries, backups, and version control. Help maintain an organised, functional studio and working environment

Essential qualifications, skills and experience:

CIM qualification (Level 4 or Level 6) in Marketing, Digital Marketing, or Marketing Communications, or equivalent. PR or communications certification (e.g. CIPR Foundation or Advanced Certificate),or equivalent. Project management qualification such as PRINCE2 Foundation, AgilePM Foundation, or equivalent. Event or experiential marketing certification, or formal training in exhibition and event management. Strong organisational and communication skills, experience in marketing or creative environments. Confidence with digital tools. High attention to detail. Proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience:

Degree or postgraduate qualification in Marketing, Business, Communications, Events Management, or a related discipline. Experience supporting events, exhibitions, or experiential programmes. Familiarity with creative workflows. Interest in defence or maritime innovation.

Why join us?

Be part of a growing business where your input really matters. Collaborative team, flexible working, and plenty of autonomy.
Kraken Works Limited is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities to all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.

What we provide:

25 days holiday per year, plus paid bank holiday Private Medical Insurance with optional family cover Pension scheme with a 4% employer contribution, there is no cap on the employee contribution level Life assurance 3x salary Group Income Protection Health Care Cash Plan Cycle to Work Scheme Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing mental health and wellbeing support Professional membership reimbursement (discretionary)

Important to know:

Due to the nature of our work many of our roles require a UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to Government security checks.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Flexitime Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Sick pay
Application question(s):

Are you eligible to work in the UK? Can you evidence five years' continuous residency in the UK? Are you able to work onsite? What are your salary expectations and notice period? Do you hold CIM qualification (L4 or L6) in marketing, digital marketing or marketing communications, or equivalent? Do you have PR or communications certification (e.g. CIPR Foundation or Advanced Certificate), or equivalent? Can you evidence project management qualification such as PRINCE2 foundaiton, AgilePM Foundation or equivalent?
Work Location: In person