Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 9, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 14, 2026.
About the Role
Whether you’re talking about length, mass, time, temperature, electric current, amount or the brightness of light, the National Physical Laboratory sets the standards by which these things are all measured. We live in a digital world. As a Marketing Coordinator within our Digital Marketing team, you’ll make sure our online presence is one that really adds value to our customers’ experience with us. It’s the prefect platform to expand your digital marketing experience in a team that’s growing.
At NPL, we touch ordinary lives in extraordinary waysand you could too.
These are exciting times. We’re focussing on building our online presence to help support our commercial growth ambitions. With your help, we’ll do exactly that. You’ll organise, coordinate and share content across social media, website and digital channels, to raise awareness for our products and services, in turn strengthening our brand. Much of your success will be down to the relationships you build both inside and outside of the business. And whatever you’re working on, you’ll ensure you carry it out to the best of your ability and within agreed timelines. In addition, you’ll help support the Salesforce team with their projects and campaigns. We’ll also expect you to update yourknowledge,by keeping informed withthe latestonline and media trends. This is an ideal opportunity to build on our growth, whilst supporting yours.
About You
We are focused on strengthening our profile to support our awareness and growth ambitions, and you'll play an important role in making that happen.
Working as part of the marketing team, you'll organise, coordinate and publish content across our website, social media channels and wider digital platforms. You'll support the delivery of marketing campaigns and projects that align with business objectives, helping to increase engagement, generate awareness and strengthen the NPL brand.
You will establish positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across the organisation, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and to a high standard. You'll also work closely with specialist teams to support campaigns and initiatives that contribute to business growth.
This is an ideal opportunity for an organised and enthusiastic marketing professional looking to build on their marketing experience while learning from experts in their field.
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of allocated marketing activities, ensuring delivery within agreed timescales and in line with business standards and best practice.
- Coordinate and publish content across digital channels, including social media and the website.
- Support the planning and delivery of marketing campaigns and projects aligned to business goals.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide timely information and support to colleagues and project teams to help deliver successful outcomes.
- Assist with Salesforce-related marketing projects and campaigns.
- Work collaboratively with specialist marketing colleagues to develop your knowledge and expertise.
- Keep up to date with developments in digital marketing, social media and emerging technologies.
- Take reasonable care for your own health and safety, and that of others who may be affected by your actions, ensuring compliance with NPL's health and safety requirements.
We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that nationality, residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process. To work at NPL, you will need to obtain BPSS security clearance.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as practical.
About Us
The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is a
world-leading centre of excellence that provides cutting-edge measurement
science, engineering and technology to underpin prosperity and quality of life
in the UK. Find out more about what it is like working here - The measure of us - Overview
NPL and DSIT have strong commitments to diversity and
equality of opportunity, and welcome applications from candidates irrespective
of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or age,
providing they meet the required criteria. Applications from women, disabled
and black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates in particular are encouraged.
All disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the
minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview under the
Disability Confident Scheme.
At NPL, we believe our success is a result of the diversity and talent of our
people. We strive to nurture and respect individuals to ensure everyone
feels valued by treating everyone on the basis of their own individual merits
and abilities regardless of their own or perceived identity, as part of our
commitment to diversity & inclusion, we ensure we’re creating an
environment where all our colleagues feel supported and welcome. More about
this on our Diversity & Inclusion page.
We are committed to the health and well-being of our
employees. Flexible working and social activities are embedded in
our culture to create a positive work-life balance, along with a broad
range of rewards, benefits and recognition. Our values are
at the heart of what we do, and they shape the way we interact, develop our
people and celebrate success. To ensure everyone has an equal chance,
we’re always willing to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.
If you would like to discuss, please contact us.

