Graduate Marketing Assistant 2026

We are seeking a proactive, enthusiastic and creative team member. The ideal candidate will be an organised, driven and responsible individual who possesses good communication skills, a willingness to learn, and an empathetic outlook.

This role would suit a graduate looking to start their marketing career in publishing or in one of our main sectors. Alternatively, it would also suit someone looking to move into marketing from another area.

Research shows that some people are tentative about applying for roles if they do not meet 100% of the requirements. At Pavilion we believe that your passion, drive and interest are highly-valued. So, if this role excites you, please do apply and tell us about yourself, even if you don’t match all the experience and skills required.

Job overview

This role forms part of the marketing team, working alongside the Head of Marketing and two Marketing Managers. It also works closely with other internal teams, including the Publishing, Digital, Design and Customer Services teams.

The successful candidate will work across all of our main sectors, which include learning disability, neurodiversity, health and social care, psychology and English language teaching. Within these areas, we publish a variety of materials including books and magazines, and host online events. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and executing marketing campaigns for many of these products as well as supporting the marketing team in wider projects.

Job function tasks and responsibilities

To work with the wider marketing team across a range of activities, which may include:

• Create and execute marketing campaigns across our digital platforms, including email, social media, and paid advertising
• Assist with the facilitation of product information to distributors
• Develop and nurture relationships with authors
• Research and implement promotional opportunities for our products
• Utilise and optimise our own CMS
• Analyse and report on key figures

Skills and attributes

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent copywriting and proof-reading skills
• Familiarity with using CMS systems and email marketing software
• Experience with social media marketing
• Knowledge of SEO best practices
• Experience with paid advertising, such as Google or Amazon (desired but not required)
• Motivated and enthusiastic
• A good understanding of marketing principles
• An interest in one or more of our key sectors
• An interest in publishing

Benefits

• Flexible working hours based around core hours and a relaxed working environment
• Flexible working – we have people who love to come to the office, those who enjoy a mixture of home and office working, and lots of home-based colleagues around the UK
• Enjoy your downtime with 25 days leave rising to 30 after 2 years (plus bank holidays)
• Enhanced workplace pension scheme – salary sacrifice
• Paid sick leave – enhanced sick pay for a generous period
• Life assurance scheme
• Compassionate and Bereavement leave for those difficult times in life
• Mental health wellbeing – access qualified therapy-based support through our employee assistance programmes
• Workplace wellbeing – we offer support, advice and access to a wealth of resources and encourage open conversations
• Parental leave – enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Eyecare vouchers
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Season ticket travel loans

About us

Our mission: inspiring individuals to change lives

Pavilion is a leading provider of professional development products and services for public, private and voluntary workers in the health, social care, education, and community safety sectors. Our portfolio includes journals, books, training materials, interactive websites, exhibitions and conferences.

We believe that everyone has the right to fulfil their potential; to provide the best service they can in their sector. To do that, our products and services aim to raise standards, promote best practices and support continuing professional development throughout all the sectors in which we operate.

Hiring process

• Review of CVs & shortlisting
• Initial video call (30mins)
• Capabilities interview (1 - 2 hours)
• The offer – this is sent electronically for ease of signing!
• Onboarding starts as soon as you accept our offer
• Probation period – we ensure you feel part of OLM and guide you through this important stage of your career with us
• Onboarding starts as soon as you accept our offer – we guide you through a few things that we need from you before you start and make sure you feel part of the OLM community before you join.
• Probation period – we ensure you are looked after and guided through this important stage of your career with us. Managers and colleagues will ensure you are helped and guided at every turn.

Our values

• Live with empathy
• Entrepreneurial sprit
• Act like a family

We are proud of our values-driven culture and look for people who share our values and can add to our culture.