Role Summary

An established and internationally active professional services group is seeking an experienced Group Marketing & Communications Manager to lead and drive its marketing function across multiple business units. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on execution and is suited to a commercially minded marketing professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping brand positioning, overseeing campaigns and communications, managing digital channels, coordinating events, and ensuring consistent delivery of marketing initiatives across the organisation.


Key Responsibilities Marketing Strategy & Business Support

• Serve as the central marketing contact across multiple business units and departments.
• Develop tailored marketing initiatives aligned with each business area's objectives and target audience.
• Manage and prioritise marketing requests, projects, and deliverables across the organisation.
• Provide strategic input on brand positioning, visibility, and market engagement.

Campaign Management

• Plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns across digital, print, and event channels.
• Develop campaign plans, timelines, budgets, and performance measures.
• Monitor campaign effectiveness and provide reporting with actionable insights and recommendations.

Content & Communications

• Oversee the creation and distribution of content including social media, websites, newsletters, presentations, brochures, and thought leadership pieces.
• Maintain editorial calendars and ensure consistent messaging across all channels.
• Coordinate internal communications and company-wide announcements.

Brand & Digital Presence

• Ensure consistent brand identity and messaging across all business units and platforms.
• Lead brand refresh or repositioning initiatives when required.
• Manage website updates and social media activity in collaboration with internal teams and external providers.
• Analyse digital performance metrics to improve reach, engagement, and overall effectiveness.

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

• Manage relationships with external agencies, designers, printers, media providers, and event suppliers.
• Ensure suppliers deliver quality outputs within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Collaborate effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Events & Engagement

• Coordinate and execute events including conferences, webinars, networking functions, podcasts, and client engagements.
• Oversee event logistics, promotion, attendee communications, and post-event follow-up.

Reporting & Budget Management

• Maintain marketing calendars, workflow trackers, and reporting schedules.
• Prepare regular reports on marketing activity, performance, and strategic recommendations.
• Manage departmental budgets and monitor expenditure effectively.

Candidate Profile Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• Postgraduate qualification is advantageous.
• Minimum of 8-10 years' experience in a senior marketing or communications role.
• Experience within professional services, financial services, corporate environments, or similarly regulated industries is highly desirable.
• Strong background in campaign execution, brand management, digital marketing, and content strategy.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders and concurrent projects within a group or multi-business environment.
• Familiarity with regional and international markets will be considered an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised with strong project management capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in marketing platforms, analytics tools, content management systems, and project management software.