Marketing Assistant

Licensed sponsor Liverpool Full-time Posted 3 days ago

John West is one of the UK's most iconic and trusted food brands, with a proud heritage and an ambitious future. As part of Thai Union, a global leader in the seafood industry, we're committed to delivering nutritious, responsibly sourced products while driving positive change for people and the planet.

You might know us for tuna. But we’re here for something bigger. We are the original tinned fish company, bringing sustainable, great tasting, nutritious, ready prepared fish to your table/life!

We believe in fish, done properly. We believe seafood should be tasty, responsibly sourced, and part of a critical sustainable food system that doesn’t cost the earth or the ocean.

Role Overview

Are you full of ideas, brilliantly organised and curious about what makes people choose one brand over another?

Can you move from helping shape a social post to preparing a retailer presentation, checking new packaging and keeping a campaign on track, without losing the detail or the deadline?

We’re looking for a Marketing Assistant to join our Brand team and help bring John West and Parmentier to life. This is a perfect first role for a graduate who is keen to build a career in brand marketing and wants real responsibility, variety and the chance to make a visible difference from day one.

Key Responsibilities

Support the delivery of brand plans and campaigns across John West and Parmentier
Help brief agencies and internal teams, then keep projects moving by tracking timings, actions, approvals and assets
Coordinate content for social, digital, PR, influencer, retailer and in-store activity
Support packaging updates and product launches, working with design, legal, regulatory, commercial and supply-chain colleagues
Maintain brand toolkits, image libraries, presentations, sample stocks and shared marketing materials
Raise purchase orders, set up suppliers track invoices and help manage budgets accurately
Monitor campaign performance, competitor activity, cultural trends and category news turning what you see into useful updates and ideas
Help prepare customer presentations, internal updates, award entries, events and sampling activity
Get involved in consumer research, brand tracking and post-campaign reviews
Be the person who spots the missing detail, asks the useful question and help us make good work happen

About You (Qualifications & Experience)

A degree or equivalent experience, plus a genuine interest in brands, consumers, culture and food
Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage several moving parts without dropping the detail
Clear, confident written and verbal communication
Creativity, curiosity, energy and the confidence to contribute ideas
A collaborative mindset – you enjoy working with different people and making things easier for the team
Comfort with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word; experience with social platforms or simple creative tools is useful, but not essential
A practical, proactive attitude: you follow through, learn quickly and are happy to get stuck in
Good judgement, attention to detail and pride in producing work that is accurate and on brand

The kind of person we are looking for

You’re curious - you like learning new stuff
You’re brave - safe ideas aren’t your thing – let’s take some risks (together)
You’re practical - real ideas actually get done, no faff!
You’re honest - no fluff, no nonsense
You’re optimistic - that creative idea will definitely work… and if it doesn’t we’ll give another a go!

You do not need to arrive knowing everything. We’re looking for potential, curiosity and drive. Internship, placement, society, volunteering, retail, hospitality, content or project experience, Uni, home life, can all be relevant if it shows how you think, organise and work with others.

Why Join Us

You’ll get a hands-on introduction to the full brand-marketing mix: insight, strategy, creative development, communications, packaging, innovation, retail activation, performance and budget management. You’ll work alongside experienced marketers and our agencies, with support to build your confidence, judgement and commercial understanding.

What we offer

A competitive salary (dependent on experience)
4 days in the office and up to 1 day at home
City center office location with free parking
27 days holiday plus bank holidays as well as the ability to purchase an additional 3 days annually
Discretionary bonus (based on company and personal performance)
A defined contribution pension scheme (maximum employer contribution of 7%)
Private Medical Insurance (Company funded single cover)
Life Insurance of 6 x salary
Flexible Benefits including gym discounts, cycle to work, high street discounts, wellbeing at home, flex pot into pension etc
Employee Assistance Programme which provides support to help you navigate personal or work related challenges
1 paid volunteer day per year
Annual awards (linked to John West values, company and team events)

About Thai Union

Thai Union is a global seafood leader with a diversified portfolio spanning branded consumer products, nutrition, pet food, and OEM solutions, serving consumers and customers in more than 100 markets worldwide. With approximately 44,000 employees and trusted brands including John West, Chicken of the Sea, Petit Navire, Mareblu, King Oscar, Rügen Fisch, and Hawesta, we are united by a shared purpose: to nourish people and protect the oceans through innovation, sustainability, and responsible growth.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Thai Union is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

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