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Senior Marketing Manager – Temporary Maternity Cover

We're looking for an experienced, creative and commercially minded Senior Marketing Manager to take the lead on MCI UK's marketing during a period of maternity cover.

This is a role that blends strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You'll own and evolve our UK marketing strategy, build brand visibility, support business development and deliver campaigns that make an impact.

From shaping ideas and identifying opportunities to writing compelling copy, creating artwork and managing digital channels, you'll be as comfortable setting the direction as making things happen.

Working closely with UK leadership, commercial and creative teams, and our global marketing network, you'll have the autonomy to take ownership, make decisions and keep our marketing moving forward.

We're looking for someone who brings experience, initiative and fresh thinking - ready to hit the ground running.

Main Responsibilities

Marketing strategy & brand development 

• Own, deliver and evolve the UK marketing strategy, aligning activity with business priorities and commercial objectives.

• Plan and manage integrated campaigns, marketing budgets and content calendars across MCI UK's brands and services.

• Adapt global marketing initiatives for the UK market while identifying new opportunities to build awareness and engagement.

• Monitor industry trends, competitor activity and campaign performance to inform strategy and improve results.

Content, creative & digital marketing

• Lead content creation across social media, email, website, blogs, thought leadership, case studies and marketing campaigns.

• Write engaging, audience-focused copy that brings our expertise, people and client work to life.

• Independently create and adapt high-quality branded artwork and digital assets using Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud or similar tools.

• Manage social media channels end to end, from content planning and publishing to engagement and reporting.

• Develop and deliver email marketing, website and paid digital campaigns, using analytics and SEO/GEO best practices to optimise performance.

• Spot content opportunities across the business and attend selected events to capture and develop marketing content.

Commercial, PR & industry engagement

• Partner with commercial teams to create campaigns and marketing materials that support client engagement and new business opportunities.

• Develop compelling case studies, credentials, presentations and sales-enablement content.
• Drive thought leadership, PR and industry award submissions to strengthen MCI UK’s reputation and market visibility.
• Identify relevant partnerships, industry events and opportunities to showcase our expertise.

Marketing ownership & collaboration

• Act as the primary UK marketing contact, confidently managing priorities, stakeholders and projects from brief to delivery.
• Work proactively with senior leadership and teams across commercial, creative, operations and client delivery.
• Collaborate with global marketing colleagues to leverage resources, share insights and maintain brand alignment.
• Manage budgets, suppliers and performance reporting, continually identifying ways to improve marketing effectiveness.

Relationships

The role works closely with MCI UK senior leadership and collaborates across commercial, creative, operations, client services and project delivery teams.

The successful candidate will also liaise with global MCI marketing colleagues, external suppliers, industry associations, partners, clients and media contacts where relevant.

As the primary UK marketing lead during the maternity cover period, this individual will be expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy while maintaining strong communication and collaboration across the business.

Requirements

We're looking for a confident marketing all-rounder who combines strategic expertise with creativity and the ability to deliver independently.

Essential

• Significant experience in a broad B2B marketing role (ideally 7+ years), with proven responsibility for strategy and execution.

• Strong commercial awareness and experience developing integrated marketing plans and campaigns.

• Exceptional short-form and long-form copywriting and storytelling skills across digital and traditional channels.

• Confident, hands-on creative skills, with the ability to independently produce professional artwork and marketing assets.

• Proven experience managing social media, email marketing, websites and digital campaigns.

• Strong understanding of SEO, analytics, audience engagement and campaign optimisation.

• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and deliver to deadlines.

• Confidence working with senior stakeholders, making recommendations and taking ownership with minimal supervision.

• A proactive, resourceful and collaborative approach, with an eye for detail and a passion for great marketing.

Desirable

• Experience in agency, events, experiential marketing or professional services environments.

• Experience marketing multiple brands or business services.

• Knowledge of paid social, PR, thought leadership and industry awards.

• Video editing, motion graphics or multimedia content creation skills.

• Experience using AI tools to support marketing efficiency and creativity.

Technical Skills and Requirements

• Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud or equivalent design software.

• Social media management and scheduling platforms 

• Email marketing and automation tools (Mailchimp, Mailjet, HubSpot or similar).

• Website content management systems.

• Google Analytics, SEO and GEO.

• Microsoft 365, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.

• Working knowledge of paid digital platforms, including LinkedIn Campaign Manager, desirable.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Based from our London office, with hybrid working.
• Willingness to attend events and travel within the UK when required.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusivity and authenticity in the workplace.

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