Job Description

Marketing Manager

(in-house role)

Part-time, permanent (minimum 21 hours per week, with future potential to grow to full-time)

About the Role

We are seeking a versatile and creative Marketing Manager to take ownership of the marketing function across the 2 arms of our business -- The Country Candle Co. and Scentelier's.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine strategy and creativity in a hands-on role. You'll be responsible for developing and delivering campaigns, managing digital presence, creating content, supporting new product launches, and leading trade show activations.

It's a perfect role for an ambitious marketer who wants real ownership in a small but growing business. You'll be both strategist and doer -- setting direction while rolling your sleeves up to bring it to life.

While the role is advertised as part-time, we see this as the start of a longer-term journey. As our marketing activity grows and delivers results, this position has

clear scope to develop into a full-time role in the future

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Key Responsibilities

Develop and deliver the marketing strategy and calendar across consumer and trade channels ensuring our marketing activities align with our target market purchasing cycles. Take ownership of brand voice, messaging, and positioning, ensuring consistency across all platforms. Create and manage marketing collateral (brochures, POS, e-shots, campaigns, direct mail). Manage and grow social media presence (Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.), producing engaging, consistent content and campaigns. Oversee photography/videography projects -- coordinating freelancers while also producing content where possible.
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Skills & Experience

2-4+ years' marketing experience, ideally within home fragrance, luxury lifestyle, gifting, or retail sectors. Proactive, hands-on, and adaptable -- comfortable in a role where you both shape the strategy and deliver the execution. Experience managing both B2C and B2B marketing activity to the retail sector. Creative skills with Adobe/Canva or similar for producing marketing materials. Confident in managing social media, websites, and digital campaigns. Knowledge of packaging, photography, and creative project management would be advantageous. Strong organisational and project management skills; able to juggle multiple projects. Excellent written and verbal communication with a sharp eye for detail and storytelling. Commercially aware and motivated by aligning marketing with sales growth.

Why Join Us?

Impact & Ownership - You'll own the marketing function and see your work directly shape brand perception and business growth. Creative Variety - From designing campaigns and running social media, to organising trade shows and launching new products, no two days are the same. Heritage & Innovation - Be part of a family business, while helping us launch into premium retail with fresh, exciting collections. Growth Journey - We're a small but ambitious team with big plans. As we grow, so will opportunities in your role & responsibilities. Close-Knit Team - Work directly with directors and decision-makers, where your ideas are heard, valued, and put into action. Fragrance & Lifestyle - Immerse yourself in a creative, design-led industry you can be proud of.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.90-15.90 per hour

Expected hours: 21 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Alton GU34 3DD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

This role is advertised as part time with potential to move to full time in the future. does this fit your current needs?
Experience:

Marketing: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person