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Marketing Assistant (Temporary 2-Month Contract)
Location: Battersea, London (Hybrid – minimum 3 days per week in the office)
Salary: £12.71 an hour
Duration: 24th August 2026 – 23rd October 2026
Closing Date: Thursday 9th July 5pm BST
Applications will only be considered from candidates who submit both a cover letter and CV to c.tassone@forumauctions.co.uk.
Please note that the marketing manager will be away for 3 weeks of this contract. The successful candidate will need to be able to execute the full marketing schedule during this time.
About the Role
Forum Auctions, a leading London-based auction house specialising in modern prints and editions, rare books, and manuscripts, is seeking a proactive and creative Marketing Assistant Intern to support our busy marketing team during an exciting period of auction activity.
We are looking for someone with a minimum of 1-2 years of marketing experience. This temporary role offers hands-on experience across digital marketing, social media, content creation, email marketing, and campaign coordination. It is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop practical marketing skills within a fast-paced auction house and collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in planning, creating, scheduling, and publishing content across social media platforms including: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube utilising Later.
- Create engaging marketing assets including video content, carousels, static graphics, and promotional posts for upcoming sales and events.
- Research, develop, and write scripts highlighting key auction lots, coordinating approvals before filming and publication with the appropriate departments.
- Film and edit short-form video content for social media channels, ensuring content aligns with current platform trends and best practices.
- Assist with email marketing campaigns, through SendGrid, including content preparation, testing, scheduling, and reporting.
- Contribute to website and content updates through the company CMS.
- Monitor social media performance and audience engagement, helping to prioritise content based on campaign objectives and business needs.
- Prepare concise performance reports and presentations for senior management, including campaign insights, competitor analysis, and key performance metrics.
- Collaborate with specialists across departments to deliver effective auction marketing campaigns and brand storytelling.
- Assist with auction-day activities and operational support when required.
- Provide ad hoc marketing and administrative support for advertising campaigns, partnerships, and promotional initiatives.
- Help maintain brand consistency across all marketing channels and communications.
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Requirements
- Studied or recently graduated in Marketing, Communications, Business, Media, or a related field.
- Strong interest in digital marketing, social media, and content creation.
- Confidence using social media platforms and understanding current trends.
- Basic video filming and editing skills (CapCut, Final Cut Pro, or similar).
- Strong written communication skills and attention to detail.
- Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively across teams.
- Familiarity with email marketing platforms, particularly SendGrid, is advantageous.
- Interest in AI tools and emerging marketing technologies is a plus.
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What You'll Gain
- Practical experience within a leading auction house.
- Exposure to multi-channel marketing campaigns from planning through to reporting.
- Experience creating content for a recognised brand with a diverse audience.
- Opportunities to work closely with experienced marketing, specialist, and leadership teams.
- Development of valuable skills in digital marketing, analytics, content creation, and campaign management.
We look forward to welcoming an enthusiastic and creative intern who is eager to gain real-world marketing experience and contribute to a dynamic team environment.
If you are successful with your application, interviews will be taking place from Monday 13th July until Friday 24th July.
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