Details
1114313
Teesside University
29/06/2026
6 Months
5-10 hours perk week
Not Applicable
Pay
£12.91
£1.56
Description
Role
We are recruiting on behalf of a growing UK e-commerce business operating within the gardening and horticultural sector.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Teesside University student looking to gain valuable marketing experience alongside their studies. Working directly with the business owner, the successful candidate will support a range of digital marketing, social media and business development activities, helping to promote products to customers across the UK.
The role offers genuine hands-on experience within a growing business and would suit a student looking to develop practical skills in marketing, communications, content creation and e-commerce.
Duties and responsibilities
- Supporting social media activity across platforms including Facebook and Instagram
- Assisting with the planning, creation and scheduling of engaging content
- Supporting email marketing campaigns and customer communications
- Assisting with website updates and online product listings
- Monitoring engagement across social media channels and responding to enquiries where appropriate
- Researching market trends, competitors and new opportunities
- Supporting promotional campaigns and seasonal marketing activity
- Assisting with the creation of marketing materials and content
- Supporting customer engagement and brand awareness initiatives
- Providing general administrative support linked to marketing activities
Skills and experience
Essential
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
- Confidence using social media platforms
- Enthusiastic, proactive and willing to learn
Desirable
- Studying Marketing, Business, Digital Marketing, Media, Communications or a related subject
- Experience creating content for social media platforms
- Experience using Canva or similar design software
- Experience with email marketing or mailshots
- Experience updating websites or online stores
- Interest in gardening, sustainability or small business growth
Location
Home based
Additional information
This role is primarily home based and can be completed remotely.
The successful candidate will work directly with the business owner and will have the flexibility to fit working hours around their studies.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain real commercial marketing experience with a growing online business. The successful candidate will gain exposure to social media marketing, digital content creation, customer engagement, e-commerce operations and business development activities.
The role is expected to run for a minimum of 12 weeks and may be extended depending on business requirements and performance.
Due to the confidential nature of this vacancy, further details regarding the organisation will be shared with shortlisted applicants only.
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