Marketing Graduate

Grain Connect Limited; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadband provider in Carlisle seeks a Marketing Graduate to join their Marketing & Communications team. This entry-level position offers hands-on experience across all aspects of marketing, including campaign support, content creation, and digital marketing. Applicants should have a degree in marketing or similar fields and strong communication skills. Join a high-growth organization committed to delivering fast broadband and contributing to brand growth and commercial success.

Benefits

Starting salary of £24,100, rising to £28,500 by Year 2

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Up to 7% retirement contribution

Life insurance - 4 times annual salary

Annual incentive scheme

Employee referral scheme

Great discounts with nationwide retailers

Qualifications

• Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or related field.
• Strong written communication skills that include content creation.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support campaign delivery across digital and traditional channels.
• Create and adapt marketing content for a variety of audiences.
• Monitor and analyze campaign performance.

Skills

Strong written communication skills

Understanding of social media platforms

Analytical mindset with attention to detail

Education

Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or related field

Tools

Google Ads

Meta Ads Manager

Google Analytics

Power BI

Job description

Looking for an exciting start to your Marketing career?

Permanent

Carlisle

About this role

We are recruiting for a Marketing Graduate to join our Marketing & Communications team in 2025. This is an entry‑level position designed to give you exposure to all aspects of marketing — from campaign delivery and digital advertising to PR, internal communications, data analysis and competitor research.
Working closely with our Marketing Manager and wider team, you will gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑growing technology business with both B2B and B2C products. You’ll need a degree in marketing, communications, business or a related field and be able to work full‑time from our Carlisle office.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high‑growth organisation and develop a well‑rounded marketing skillset while contributing directly to brand growth and commercial success.

Main responsibilities

• Support campaign delivery across digital and traditional channels including email, social media, print, paid advertising and partner-led activities.
• Create and adapt marketing content for a variety of audiences, producing compelling copy, visuals and messaging to drive engagement.
• Monitor and analyse campaign performance, undertaking product, price and competitor research to support commercial decision making.
• Support digital marketing, including paid social campaigns, website updates through the CMS, and maintaining accurate, relevant online content.
• Conduct research to identify new marketing opportunities, industry trends, emerging technologies and potential areas for brand growth.
• Help manage external review platforms such as Google and Trustpilot, ensuring timely responses and maintaining a positive brand reputation.

Working hours

This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week. Monday – Friday from 9.00am – 5.00pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

Experience required

• Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or related field.
• Strong written communication skills, including content creation, combined with an analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Understanding of social media platforms and digital channels.

Preferred skills and experience:

• Some experience with SEO and content writing.
• Experience with PR writing or creating marketing collateral.
• Understanding of digital marketing tools (e.g. Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager).
• Familiarity with analytics platforms (e.g. Google Analytics, Power BI) a bonus.

About Grain

Everything we do is fast, from our broadband to our growth. As a national broadband provider, headquartered in Carlisle, we can offer stand‑out candidates a range of opportunities across the UK. We are challenging the other providers when it comes to true Full Fibre, delivering our own dedicated fibre‑optic network with a unique cable to the home (FTTP), offering some of the fastest broadband products at low, low prices. Customers love our product, our simple packages and our transparent pricing. We believe that we are helping to bring digital transformation to the UK and offering the UK a better choice for broadband.

With millions of pounds of investment, our independent company is making waves in the industry and in communities from Aberdeen to Brighton. Now is the perfect time to join one of the fastest growing companies on an exciting journey, future‑proofing broadband connectivity for homes and businesses for years to come. Apply today and join the Grain revolution!

Employment with Grain Connect Ltd is subject to satisfactory references and other verification checks (including basic DBS check where applicable) that may be a requirement of your role. Reference and/or other verification requirements applicable to your post will be advised to you during the recruitment process.

Dedicated to fostering inclusivity and diversity, our company takes pride in our commitment to equal opportunities.

Benefits to help you thrive, personally and professionally!

Starting: £24,100, rising to £28,500 by the end of Year 2.

Annual leave allowance

We offer 25 days annual leave allowance, plus bank holidays.

Start saving for your future and we will contribute up to 7% towards your retirement.

Life insurance

We provide 4 times your annual salary to a nominated person, following a death in service.

Employee Incentive Scheme

Get financially rewarded for your hard work and dedication with an annual incentive scheme.

Employee Referral Scheme

Refer a friend or former colleague to join the Grain team and you could earn £££s!

Perks at Work

Take advantage of great discounts with selected nationwide retailers.