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Marketing Insights Executive

THE DS SMITH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Ely, Cambridge

Full-time

Marketing Insights Executive

remote type
Hybrid Working

locations
Ely
London
Hinckley

time type
Full time

posted on
Posted Today

job requisition id
R-12416

About the role 

We have an exciting opportunity for a pro-active, dynamic, and driven individual to join as a Marketing Executive for the Speciality Cluster, supporting Retail Marketing and Hi- Performance. This is a fabulous opportunity within the business, and we are looking for ambitious, customer focused individuals to come and be part of this amazing team!

This role is liaises with several internal stakeholders; from the marketing and sales team to our Senior Leadership teams – so we are looking for someone who can interact with colleagues of all levels and can manage several deadlines at once. All the digital content marketing is created in house, you will have the chance to be involved with weekly and monthly retail updates to notify our customers of industry and retail landscapes, conducting research for customer meetings and supporting on tender pitches and working on cross-functional special projects. This role creates engaging communications for sites, hosting events for new business opportunities and drafting content for our Cluster Sales Director for our Town Hall meetings.

The role also has scope to create and design marketing material that can be used across the companies’ online platforms, social media and print media, including content for customer presentations.

To be successful in role, you need to be able to understand our product offering in Speciality, our brand guidelines and be comfortable to use to create content, able to manage conflicting priorities and enjoy working in a facet paced environment with different stakeholders.

This is a full time, hybrid role between home and our site in Ely, Cambridge with some travel to sites in Hinckley, Mercia and Paddington as required.

So, if you are someone who is eager for a new challenge within Packaging – then we encourage you to apply!

About you  

Understanding of Point of Sale, Industrial products and or the Packaging industry highly desirable but will be interested in those with a background and experience from FMCG industries

Knowledge around consumer insights desired but not essential

Ability to create content - both presentations and for online communications

Excellent communication skills and ability to present confidently to senior management

Able to work independently but also comfortable building strong working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders around the business

A positive and can-do attitude

Strong organisational skills with proven ability to manage multiple tasks at any given time

Computer literate, especially on Microsoft packages

Location: This is a full time, hybrid role between home and our site in Ely, Cambridge with some travel to sites in Hinckley, Mercia and Paddington as required.

About us

We’re DS Smith, the company who are redefining packaging for a changing world. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. Today, we operate in more than 30 different countries, supporting customers across sectors like FMCG, industrial, and e-commerce. We deliver on quality, service, innovation, and added value to deliver market-leading sustainable packaging solutions our customers need. Our industry needs to transform, and we’re building the team to drive change across Europe and North America

To fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.

Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria

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Lehrling im Bereich Metalltechnik & Maschinenbautechnik

THE DS SMITH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

931.54 - 1,100 per year

Remote

Full-time

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Conversion Machine Technician L1-2

THE DS SMITH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Fordham, Newmarket

Full-time

19th February 2026

Conversion Machine Technician L1-2

remote type
Site Based

locations
Newmarket

time type
Full time

posted on
Posted Today

time left to apply
End Date: February 20, 2026 (30 days left to apply)

job requisition id
R-12399

The DS Smith Production team are a dynamic and skilled mix of professionals who focus on delivering machine products, delivering on operational targets and performance whilst working to delight our customers by showcasing our sustainable and innovative packaging solutions - The Production team are fundamental to our business success, our biggest department and filled with highly skilled, highly experienced individuals!

As a valued team member you will be asked to play a vital role in supporting the Operator in the setting and running of the machines. You will assist in achieving quality standards on all work produced and delighting our customers by producing high quality product, in a timely manner. We work together to ensure that our work is technically correct and the right process has been followed to achieve customer requirements.

Health & Safety is our number one priority and as such an important part of the role will be to work in line with all current policies and procedures to keep yourself and your colleagues safe.

You will report directly to the Shift Managers however will work closely with the Teams on various machines to receive the training you need to become a successful Operator and grow the internal promotions.

About you

Work in line with DS Smith standards at all times including but not limited to Health & Safety and Quality
Able to communicate and work well within a team
Able to understand and achieve objectives
Document good ways of working and work to these as standard
Able to work on your own initiatives
Some experience of manufacturing and shift work

Benefits

Subsidised canteen
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discounts
Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
ShareSave Scheme
Wellbeing / Digicare+ Apps
Annual health assessments
Free on-site parking
Referral programme

Location:

Fordham, Newmarket on a 12 hour shift pattern, days & nights rotation starting either 06:00 or 18:00.

About us

We’re DS Smith, a company who are redefining packaging for a changing world. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. Today, we operate in more than 30 different countries, proudly employing over 30,000 people, and supporting customers across sectors like FMCG, industrial, and e-commerce. We deliver on quality, service, innovation, and added value to deliver market-leading sustainable packaging solutions our customers need. Our industry needs to transform, and we’re building the team to drive change across Europe and North America.

Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas, and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria.

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Lehrling im Bereich Betriebs- und Anlagentechnik

THE DS SMITH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

931.54 - 1,100 per year

Remote

Full-time