Closing date for applications is August 14, 2026.
At eLife, we’re a mission-driven, not-for-profit publisher working to transform research communication. We are looking for an ambitious, adaptable Marketing Assistant to join our collaborative Marketing and Communications team.
You’ll touch every corner of our marketing mix, taking ownership of key projects while supporting the wider team.
The successful candidate will need to be independently motivated, able to manage a variety of conflicting deadlines and tasks, and be comfortable working in a fast paced environment.
In addition the ideal candidate should have:
- At least one years’ experience in a broad marketing role. This may include a year in industry during higher education, or a role in marketing.
- Familiarity with CRM systems, ideally HubSpot.
- Experience of supporting the events management process.
- Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud is desirable but not essential.
- Previous use of reporting and advertising platforms is desirable.
- Demonstrable clear communication skills both spoken and written.
- A proactive and resourceful approach to tasks, a willingness to find practical ways forward, and a confidence to ask questions when needed.
- An ability to plan and manage differing priorities independently, ensuring work is completed on time and to a high standard.
- Ability to work as part of a team but also take responsibility and use your own initiative when necessary.
- Communications – Support the planning and promotion of eLife initiatives, taking ownership of campaigns and activities where appropriate.
- Design - help to create and work with designers to produce collateral, organise printing and shipping.
- Events – Coordinate eLife's participation at scientific events and conferences, including sponsorships, logistics, and shipping of promotional materials.
- Email Marketing – Help deliver the email marketing programme, supporting campaign planning, scheduling, and execution in collaboration with the wider team.
- Advertising – Assist with the planning and maintenance of digital and print advertising campaigns.
- Social Media – Support the delivery of content across eLife's social media channels, monitor conversations and trends relevant to our work.
- General Administration – Provide administrative support and undertake other duties as required to support the Marketing and Communications team, which may include helping to maintain the CRM system (Hubspot) reporting on marketing activities, and supporting our PR efforts.
The post is a permanent position, 37.5 hours per week, and offers a competitive basic salary of £28,000 and excellent benefits.
The eLife office is based in Cambridge. The role is offered on a remote basis, but will require occasional ad-hoc travel to our storage facility in Cambridge, so candidates with a full clean driving licence are preferred.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to live and work in the UK to be considered for the vacancy.
What we offer
We care about your growth and well-being. Joining eLife means being part of a friendly, sociable, and forward-thinking team.
- Time Off: 25 days of annual leave, plus all UK public bank holidays.
- Financial Security: Company pension scheme and Life Assurance (4x basic salary).
- Family Support: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.
- Professional Growth: Dedicated investment in your personal and career development.
- Culture: A warm, inclusive team environment with regular social events.
A note on AI tools: We embrace innovation and welcome the use of AI tools to help you research eLife, structure your application, or map your skills. However, we deeply value authenticity—please ensure your final submission is personalised and reflects your true voice and experience.
eLife is committed to building an inclusive team that reflects a diversity of perspectives. We particularly welcome applications from women, non-binary individuals, disabled candidates, and Black, Asian, and minority ethnic professionals, who are currently underrepresented across technology and scholarly publishing.
