Office and Marketing Assistant

English Country Gardeners and Horticruitment UK have been providing permanent staff for the horticultural and land-based industries since 1989. During that time Horticruitment UK has built up a reputation as one of the leading recruitment agencies specialisingin the recruitment of permanent staff for the horticultural industry both in the UK and worldwide.

English Country Gardeners are dedicated to the professional gardener and estate owner. We are firmly placed as the leading agency for the recruitment of permanent professional gardeners.

**KEY PURPOSE**

The Office and Marketing Assistant is an important role within the business support team, reporting directly to the Marketing & Advertising Executive They will be responsible for supporting the implementation of marketing and recruitment activities, ensuringany relevant administration is carried out, and providing general administrative support in the running of the office.

**Required skills and experience**
- Knowledge and understanding of the recruitment consultancy business model.
- Knowledge of marketing and administration best practice
- Previous experience within a marketing and / or administrative role.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Sound personal organisation and time management skills, with an ability to prioritise, stay focused and meet deadlines during busy times.
- Good interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to build strong working relationships at all levels.
- Professional and confident in approach and telephone manner.
- Good IT skills, working knowledge of Microsoft programs essential
- Knowledge and experience with Mailchimp, Canva and Eclincher an advantage
- Educated to degree level or equivalent, in business administration, marketing, management or a relevant discipline (desirable)