The pathway
How you actually get there, here
How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.
- 1
Marketing Coordinator
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Mastering basic task execution, understanding marketing terminology, getting comfortable with our core tools like HubSpot and Asana, and consistently delivering accurate work.
You're ready to move on when
- You're consistently completing assigned tasks without errors.
- You're starting to proactively identify small issues or suggest minor improvements.
- You can confidently use HubSpot for basic email sends and list pulls.
- You're keen to take on more responsibility and work more independently.
- 2
Digital Marketing Assistant
2-3 yearsSkills to master
- Developing a solid understanding of various digital channels (social, email, web), basic analytics reporting, and managing content schedules. You'll have experience with the 'doing' of digital marketing.
You're ready to move on when
- You're comfortable pulling basic reports from Google Analytics and social platforms.
- You've managed parts of a social media or email campaign from start to finish.
- You're organised and can juggle multiple digital assets and deadlines.
- You're looking to specialise more in the operational side of marketing.
- 3
Administrative Assistant (with Marketing exposure)
2-4 yearsSkills to master
- Exceptional organisational skills, budget tracking, stakeholder communication, and a basic understanding of marketing processes gained through supporting a marketing team. You're a natural organiser.
You're ready to move on when
- You've consistently managed complex schedules and administrative tasks.
- You've handled budget tracking and invoice processing with high accuracy.
- You've shown a keen interest in the marketing activities you've supported.
- You're ready to transition into a more specialist marketing role.