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£25k-£38k
Typical base salary
12 wks
Replacement guarantee
Aptitude and attitude
At this level, curiosity and reliability matter more than a long CV.
Breadth
They pitch in across channels. Look for a willing all-rounder.
Organisation
They juggle many small tasks. Screen for someone who keeps things moving.
How to run the hire
1. Define the support needed
Be clear on the channels and tasks the role covers.
2. Score for attitude and aptitude
Weight eagerness and reliability over experience at junior level.
3. Move quickly
These roles fill fast, so keep the process short.
4. Set a small task
A brief practical exercise shows how they think and write.
5. Reference the basics
Confirm they were reliable and keen to learn.
Fees typically run 15-18% of first-year salary, capped and agreed upfront.
Nothing is due until your hire starts.
Usually 3-6 weeks - one of the faster marketing roles to fill.
The pool is wide, so screening for the right attitude is where we add value.
A Marketing Executive supports and delivers marketing activity - running campaigns, creating content, managing channels and handling day-to-day tasks.
It's often an early-career role and a route into more senior marketing positions.
Often, yes. Many businesses grow Marketing Managers from strong executives.
Flagging that path helps you attract ambitious people and keep them.
Try: Tell me about a campaign you helped deliver.
Which area of marketing excites you most?
How do you organise a busy to-do list? and a short writing or ideas task.
Yes, alongside people with a year or two of experience.
We match the balance of potential and experience to how much you can train.
Tell us about your role and a specialist marketing recruiter will call you. No fee until your hire starts.
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