Corporate Marketing Administrative Assistant - Marketing

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Midnight on Sunday 4th January 2026

Corporate Marketing Administrative Assistant Attractive Salary & Benefits 17.5 Hour Week 10am-1:30pm Mon-Fri (Hybrid) Part-time, Permanent Newtownabbey Who are we?

At Henderson Group, we are proud to be one of Northern Ireland’s leading organisations. Employing more than 5,500 colleagues across the UK and Ireland, the group encompasses Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Retail, Henderson Food service & Henderson Technology.

Henderson Wholesale is a leading Wholesaler in Northern Ireland, supplying goods to over 450 stores across various brands including SPAR, EUROSPAR and VIVO. We source from local farmers, growers and producers and are proud to contribute to our local economy and environment.

We achieved Gold accreditation against the Investors in People standard framework in 2023 in recognition of people management excellence and our commitment to investment in people.

A look into the role

We are looking for a motivated, passionate, and dedicated individual with a strong work ethic.

The ideal candidate should have a keen eye for detail and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

The Purpose of the role:

This role provides the opportunity to assist in delivering an action-packed sponsor ships calendar as well as making a real difference for our charity partners and supporting in activating the Group's PR function through both traditional and digital channels.

Working as Corporate Marketing Administrative Assistant your duties will include:

• Administration:
  Administrative duties including but not limited to: customer service enquiries, imagery archive requests, promotional stock management, voucher distribution and developing presentations/reports.
• Events:
  Provide support for the execution of diverse and engaging events. Examples include SPAR/EUROSPAR store openings, conferences, award ceremonies, charity fundraising initiatives, and customer hospitality events.
• Sponsor ships:
  Contribute to the coordination of key sponsorship events, involving branding, product support and ticket distribution. Examples include the Balmoral Show, SPAR Craic 10k, Omagh ½ marathon, School Sports Days, and the W5/Belfast Giants and Ulster Rugby partnerships.
• Community Sponsor ships:
  Assist in evaluating community sponsorship requests through the Thrive CSR Portal and Customer Services Team, ensuring alignment with Company policy. Arrange support where feasible to contribute to the well-being of the neighbourhoods in which we operate.
• PR:
  Collaborate with our PR agency to assist with press release content for various initiatives, including SPAR/EUROSPAR/VIVO/VIVOXTRA store openings and anniversaries. Assist in organising photocall requests and developing monthly reports.
• Digital:
  Monitor corporate website updating information where relevant

Skills for Success

Joining us as Corporate Marketing Administrative Assistant the minimum criteria you’ll need is:

• Previous experience in administration, preferably in a similar role
• Previous experience working in Retail, Hospitality or Events
• Full UK/EU driving license with access to your own vehicle

The Attributes you’ll need include:

• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to use initiative
• Excellent attention to detail

It is Desirable if you have:

• Experience of working across all Microsoft packages, with particular emphasis on Excel and Power Point
• Interest in marketing, PR or events industry

Are we right for you?

As part of this role, it will be important that you feel aligned with the values that we live and work by.

Ambition – We always strive to be better. We seek new challenges and look for ways to do things better.

Customer First – We provide exceptional service. We put customers at the heart of everything and support our communities.

Teamwork – We succeed together. We help colleagues to succeed, and we share our knowledge and skills.

Integrity – We are fair, honest and ethical. We treat everyone with dignity and respect. We are inclusive and champion diversity.

The Reward

The impact you can make with Henderson Group goes far beyond your day to day. You will be part of a business…