Marketing & Community Assistant

At Oxford Innovation Space, we create and manage inspiring workspaces where ambitious businesses can thrive. With over 35 years of experience and a growing network of innovation centres across the UK and Ireland, we support more than 850 SMEs across 35+ sectors.

Our centres are more than just buildings – they’re buzzing communities of entrepreneurs, creators, and changemakers. We’re excited to announce a vacancy for a Marketing & Community Assistant to join our team and help bring our communities to life across two Innovation Centres in Stockport.

This dual-site role will support both Merseyway Innovation Centre (MIC), a state-of-the-art workspace in the heart of Stockport Town Centre, and Stockport Business & Innovation Centre (SBIC), based within the iconic Broadstone Mill. Developed by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council and managed by Oxford Innovation Space, both centres are part of the Innovate Stockport network, supporting start-ups and growing businesses with flexible workspace, collaboration opportunities, and business support.

Find out more about Merseyway Innovation Centre and Stockport Business & Innovation Centre here: Merseyway Innovation Centre | Part of the Innovate Stockport Network & Stockport Business & Innovation Centre | Part of the Innovate Stockport Network

What You’ll Be Doing

Working across marketing, events, and day-to-day community activity, you’ll:

• Create and schedule engaging content across social media and other marketing channels to raise awareness of the Centre and its community.
• Support the planning and delivery of events, networking activities, and community initiatives that bring customers together.
• Capture stories, successes, and centre activity to help promote our customers, spaces, and wider brand.
• Welcome visitors and support front-of-house activity, helping to create a positive and professional customer experience.
• Assist with enquiries, bookings, and day-to-day centre administration, including calls, emails, and meeting room coordination.
• Work closely with the Centre team to keep shared spaces well-presented and support the smooth running of the Centre.

Want the full picture? Please see the attached job description for more details on what the role involves.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone creative, organised, and people-focused. You’ll bring:

• A confident, approachable personality and strong communication skills.
• Experience or interest in marketing, social media, events, or community engagement.
• Strong IT skills and confidence using digital platforms and systems.
• A proactive, can-do attitude with good organisation and attention to detail.
• Flexibility and a team spirit - ready to support both promotional activity and day-to-day centre operations.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We offer more than just a job - we offer a place where you can grow, contribute, and be part of something meaningful. Here’s what you can expect:

Salary: Competitive salary of up to £27,000 per annum.

Time off: 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays.

Flexible benefits: Options to swap salary for extra benefits, including additional holiday.

Wellbeing: Wellbeing days, Employee Assistance Programme, and health resources.

Perks: Discounts on high street brands, EV leasing, cycle to work scheme, and more.

Development: Full induction, buddy system, and ongoing learning opportunities.

Culture: A supportive, inclusive team that values your voice and ideas.

Purpose: A chance to make a real difference in the lives of entrepreneurs and growing businesses.

Ready to Apply?

If this sounds like your kind of role, we’d love to hear from you. Click ‘Apply’ to join us as our new Marketing & Community Assistant.

Got questions? Reach out - we’re happy to chat.

We’re Committed to Inclusion

We’re building a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply - you might be just the person we’re looking for.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we’ve received sufficient applications, so apply early to avoid disappointment.