Marketing Executive job in Darwen

Hakim Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical services firm in the UK is seeking a Marketing Executive to drive performance and support brand growth. This hybrid role offers flexibility between remote work and the Darwen HQ. The ideal candidate will have a marketing qualification and relevant experience, particularly in the optics or healthcare sector, and be ready to contribute to innovative marketing strategies within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Employee health plan

Financial flexibility fund

Exclusive benefits and discounts

Vibrant calendar of team events

Qualifications

• Proven industry experience in marketing.
• Experience in optics, retail, or healthcare is ideal.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to develop and execute local marketing strategies.
• Create marketing assets with the design team.
• Support onboarding new businesses with marketing integration.
• Conduct benchmarking activities for improvement opportunities.
• Manage individual marketing projects from start to finish.

Skills

Creative thinking

Strong communication skills

Customer-focused

Project management

Education

Marketing qualification

Job description

Joining the Hakim Group means becoming part of a close-knit family of independent Optical practices across the UK and Ireland.

A career where empowerment, innovation, and unwavering support create a truly fulfilling experience. A career that’s not just rewarding but feels like joining a secret club of the happiest eye-care professionals.

We’re looking for a Marketing Executive to play a key role in driving performance, enabling operational excellence, and supporting our practices to thrive as we continue our exciting growth journey.

You will also receive:

In return for your energy and expertise, you’ll enjoy a competitive salary and a rewarding, people-first working environment.

You’ll also enjoy access to our wellbeing and rewards programme, including:

• Employee health plan and financial flexibility fund
• Exclusive benefits and discounts via our rewards portal
• A vibrant calendar of team events that bring our culture to life

Most importantly, you’ll be joining a supportive, growing team where you can thrive, make an impact, and enjoy being part of something truly special—our award-winning Hakim Group family.

About the Role

At Hakim Group, we’re on the lookout for a talented and creative Marketing Executive to join our growing team. If you have a passion for marketing, love working collaboratively, and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is your chance to make an impact.

You’ll work closely with our small, supportive, and creative in-house design team and key stakeholders to shape and deliver engaging marketing assets that drive our brand forward.

This is a hybrid role, giving you the flexibility to work both from our Darwen HQ (BB3 1AE) and remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with practice partners, internal teams, and external providers to develop and execute local marketing strategies that resonate with our target audience.
• Work alongside the small, supportive, and creative design team to create marketing assets, including POS materials, graphics, window campaigns, new product branding, and local advertising.
• Brief in creative concepts and ensure they align with the local marketing calendar.
• Support the onboarding process for new businesses joining the group, ensuring a smooth integration with our marketing strategies.
• Conduct regular benchmarking activities, presenting key findings to identify new opportunities and areas for improvement.
• Take ownership of individual projects, using your initiative to manage tasks and ensure timely delivery.

The ideal candidate

• A creative, customer-focused marketing professional with strong communication skills.
• A marketing qualification, with proven industry experience.
• Ideally, experience within the optics, retail, or healthcare industry.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A proactive and ambitious individual who is excited to contribute to the success and growth of the Hakim group

At Hakim Group, we encourage fresh ideas and creative thinking. If you’re ready to bring your passion for marketing to a company that values innovation and growth, we’d love to hear from you!

What’s Next?

Click apply below and we will ensure you are contacted as soon as possible by one of our team.