Marketing Assistant

Marketing Assistant – Midlands

Location: Northampton

Salary: £25k

Job Type: Full-time

Contract: 12 month FTC

Looking to grow your marketing career in a role that makes a real difference to local communities and the environment?

At Stagecoach, we're passionate about connecting people, promoting sustainability, and transforming public transport and we're looking for a Marketing Assistant to help bring our vision to life across the Midlands.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support the delivery of the Stagecoach National Marketing Strategy at a regional level, working on exciting campaigns, events, and communications that directly impact customers and communities. If you're creative, organised and eager to develop your marketing skills, we want to hear from you.

What will you be doing?

• Supporting the planning and delivery of regional marketing campaigns across digital, print, social media, PR and events
• Assisting with event logistics and on-site coordination for marketing events
• Providing administrative support, including meeting coordination, internal communications and finance processes
• Developing marketing collateral such as flyers, brochures and digital content in line with brand guidelines
• Ensuring local platforms (web and social media) are current, relevant and aligned with the national strategy
• Handling local PR activity, including supporting on both proactive and reactive press needs
• Providing regular presence across operating sites, offering on-the-ground support and marketing guidance
• Helping manage relationships with agencies and suppliers

What do you need to apply?

• At least 2 years of experience in a Marketing Assistant or similar role
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working with internal and external stakeholders
• Creativity and problem-solving mindset, with an eye for detail
• A passion for public transport and its role in creating sustainable, connected communities
• A proactive, customer-focused attitude and a willingness to travel across the region
• Competence in using digital tools and platforms (e.g. social media, CMS, Microsoft Office)

Why choose Stagecoach?

• Free bus and tram travel for you and a companion
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Discounts on shopping, cinema, travel and more
• Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
• A friendly, inclusive and supportive working environment
• Be part of a brand that's committed to driving positive change in transport

Ready to kickstart or grow your marketing career in an industry with real impact? Join us!

We're proudly an inclusive employer

Stagecoach is committed to creating a workplace where everyone can be themselves. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, genders, ethnicities, abilities, neurotypes, religions, and sexual orientations.

We also live by our five values across Stagecoach: We plan for the future, We do the right thing, We are stronger together, We are down to earth, and We support communities.

Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.

Location: Northampton Depot North Gate Bus Station, Bradshaw St Northampton NN1 2HL