Location: Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1LZ
Develop your marketing career with one of the South West’s leading independent garden centre groups.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, organised and creative Marketing Assistant to join our friendly marketing team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands‑on experience across every area of marketing while helping deliver campaigns that inspire thousands of customers across our eight garden centres.
If you’re someone who enjoys variety, loves being organised and wants to build your career in marketing, we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Producing and distributing point of sale.
- Updating website pages and blogs.
- Supporting social media.
- Assisting with email marketing.
- Coordinating branch marketing requests.
- Responding to customer enquiries.
- Supporting event management.
- Working with designers and suppliers.
- Taking photographs and short videos.
What We’re Looking For
- Organised and enthusiastic.
- A confident communicator.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office.
- Able to write clearly and professionally.
- Experienced with basic Photoshop editing.
- Keen to learn new marketing skills.
- A great team player.
- Happy working in a busy environment.
- WordPress experience is desirable but not essential, as training can be provided.
Working at Otter
Our marketing team works closely together every day. Everyone supports each other and gets involved wherever needed, making this a fantastic opportunity to experience many different areas of marketing.
Hours
Hours: Full Time (39 hours per week)
Applications from candidates seeking four days per week will also be considered.
Contract: Fixed-Term (12 months)
Start Date: 21 September 2026
- Competitive rates of pay
- Company pension scheme
- Free on‑site parking
- Friendly and supportive team
- Opportunity to grow your marketing career
Apply
Please send your CV and cover letter to Sabine Jary by emailingsabine.jary@ottergardencentres.com. Interviews will take place throughout July and early August 2026. If you’re ready to develop your marketing career with a successful independent family business, we’d love to hear from you.
Marketing Assistant in Ottery St Mary employer: Otter Garden Centres
At Otter Garden Centres, we pride ourselves on being an independent, family-run business that values its employees and fosters a collaborative work culture. As a Marketing Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead a passionate team in a friendly environment, where your contributions can make a significant impact on our community-focused initiatives. With competitive pay, a supportive atmosphere, and the chance to grow within a beloved local institution, this role offers a rewarding experience for those looking to inspire and engage with customers.
