Marketing Executive in Edinburgh

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Marketing Executive. We see this role as being full time. Ideally, we would like this role to be based in Edinburgh on a hybrid basis to allow for regular interaction with the wider business and colleagues in other departments. We are at a very exciting time in our ambitious growth plans and have fantastic opportunities for talented individuals to join our team over the next 12 months.

What you will do

The Marketing Executive will support the delivery of Bright Ascension's marketing strategy through strong day-to-day execution and operational ownership. This role focuses on practical delivery of multi-channel marketing activities and campaigns, supporting inbound and lead generation initiatives, and coordinating the company's event participation.

Key responsibilities:

• Execute and coordinate marketing activity in line with the overall marketing and sales strategy set by the Marketing Manager.
• Plan, execute, and analyse multi-channel marketing campaigns to drive awareness and lead generation.
• Support lead generation and nurturing activity through campaign execution and close collaboration with the sales team.
• Plan, manage, and deliver the company's participation in trade shows, conferences, webinars, and industry events.
• Develop and coordinate marketing content including case studies, brochures, sales presentations, and website content.
• Manage and optimise digital marketing channels including the website, social media, email marketing, and marketing automation platforms.
• Track and report on marketing performance and KPIs, ensuring insight is fed back to support continuous improvement.

Essential skills & experience

We see experience with the following as essential to the job:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing or a related field.
• Solid commercial experience in B2B marketing (agency or in-house).
• Strong understanding of lead generation, funnels, and sales enablement.
• Proven experience with digital marketing tools (CRM, marketing automation platforms, analytics tools, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience in event planning, management, and coordination.
• Proven ability to create marketing assets using graphic design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and Canva.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Personal skills

We're especially looking for someone who has:

• Creative mindset with a strong eye for design and messaging, able to turn ideas into clear and engaging outcomes.
• Enjoys solving problems, balancing practical and pragmatic thinking with elegant solutions.
• Confident presenting complex technical concepts, making them clear and understandable.
• Collaborative team player who also works effectively independently, valuing diverse perspectives.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, comfortable working internally and with customers.
• Highly organised and detail‐oriented, ensuring work is delivered carefully and effectively.
• Motivated to make a real impact, contributing to business success and team culture.
• Naturally curious and eager to learn, open to new ideas, new skills, and better ways of working.

What we can offer you

• A highly competitive salary depending on experience with regular reviews.
• A fantastic opportunity to join a growing, innovative, employee‐centred business pushing boundaries in the space industry.
• Flexible hours and hybrid working, enabling you to create your ideal work life balance.
• 36 days paid holiday per annum.
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay and Long‐Term Sickness cover.
• A Health Cash Plan to cover costs such as dental, physio and optical.
• Life Assurance cover (x4 salary).
• As a member of the Bright Ascension team you would have a stake in the business through our Employee Benefit Trust.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• Opportunities for international travel for exhibitions and trade shows.
• Investment in you and your skill development and the opportunity to attend relevant events and conferences to aid career / skill development.
• Company events and regular activities for social engagement and team building.
• An open, supportive, inclusive environment where you can explore your ideas and make a big difference to the product and business.

About Bright Ascension

Join Bright Ascension and be part of a fast‐growing, innovative company transforming how software is built for the space industry. Our technology is used by organisations around the world from universities and space agencies to pioneering start‐ups and commercial space companies helping them design and operate space systems faster, more efficiently, and more reliably. Innovation drives everything we do, and our people are at the heart of that success. Through our employee ownership model, everyone has a voice and a genuine stake in the company's future. With offices in Dundee, Edinburgh, and Bristol and a team of more than 50 talented professionals, we're entering an exciting phase of growth and expansion. It's a fantastic time to join us and help shape the future of space technology while building your career in one of the most exciting industries on Earth.

Our Values

We worked together to identify and shape the values that underpin everything we do, our actions, our vision and all things Bright Ascension. Enjoy what you do and have fun. Be curious and be fearless. Unconventional ideas and passion are the paths to true innovation. Sharing knowledge helps the team thrive. Start a dialogue and win through teamwork. Success comes through collaboration and support. Respect & Integrity. Recognise differences and accept opinions. Integrity, respect and high standards create unbreakable trust and builds reputation.