Job Description

Position: Sales, Marketing & Events Assistant

(Full Time)

Reports to:

Head of Events

Role Purpose

We are a dynamic country Estate located in the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside between Market Harborough and Northampton.

We are looking for a Sales, Marketing & Events Assitanrt to join our busy Events team. The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting and growing Kelmarsh Hall & Gardens as a visitor destination and events venue. The role focuses on delivering effective marketing activity, supporting sales and bookings, coordinating events and weddings, and overseeing the day-to-day operation of the estate shop.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Marketing

Support pricing, packages, promotions, and sales activity to maximise revenue. Plan and deliver marketing activity across social media, the website, email newsletters, and digital campaigns. Create engaging marketing content, including copy, photography, and video, that reflects the heritage and character of Kelmarsh Hall & Gardens. Manage and update website content and mailing lists, delivering regular newsletters. Support advertising, PR activity, and promotional campaigns for events, open days, and showcases. Monitor marketing performance and maintain accurate sales and marketing records. Support branding initiatives to ensure all communications reflect the luxury, heritage and unique character of Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens. Assist with promoting open days, showcases, and special events to generate interest and increase bookings. Take regular photo and video content of events.

Events, Weddings & Visitor Experience

Support the on-site delivery of weddings, events, group visits, and in-house activities. Act as Front of House for group visits, ensuring a high-quality visitor experience. Maintain the events diary and ensure relevant paperwork is in place. Liaise with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure smooth delivery

Estate Shop

Oversee the daily operation of the estate shop, including stock ordering, pricing, presentation, and stock control. Process sales and produce basic performance reports.

Administration & Reporting

Maintain accurate records for sales, marketing activity, events, and shop performance. Support the Head of Weddings, Events & Visitor Experience with reporting and budget monitoring.

Person Specification

Experience in marketing, sales, events, retail, or visitor attractions. Strong written, verbal, and digital communication skills. Confident using social media, digital marketing tools, and content management systems. Highly organised, proactive, and commercially aware. Flexible to work evenings and weekends as required. Passion for heritage, gardens, and delivering excellent visitor experiences.

Hours of Work

Full time

including evenings and weekends as required. Time off in lieu will be given for additional hours worked.
Salary 24,420 to 26,000 dependant on experience.

Please send your CV and Cover Letter to events@kelmarsh.com FAO Eleanor Dingley.

Closing date for applications

Friday 30th January.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 24,420.00-26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Northampton NN6 9LY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Relevant : 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence and own car (required)
Work Location: In person