Senior Marketing Executive (Mat Leave)

We are a recruitment agency working on behalf of a leading global provider of project portfolio management software solutions. With 14 offices worldwide and a proud certification as a Great Place to Work®, our client partners with numerous well-known and innovative organisations, contributing to significant advancements across various industries.

Currently, we are seeking a Senior Marketing Executive to join their UK team on a full-time, 12-month maternity leave cover (37.5 hours per week). This role will report to the Sales & Marketing Director UK&I and will be instrumental in supporting the 2025/2026 growth objectives within the UK & Ireland.

The successful candidate will:

• Lead the development and execution of the 2025/2026 multi-channel campaigns roadmap, with a strong focus on enhancing brand awareness and driving lead generation.
• Oversee and manage the 2025 marketing budget, while proactively planning for the 2026 budget.
• Build and nurture relationships with potential partners and collaborate with broader Marketing teams to advance key initiatives.
• Utilise analyst data, with support from the US team, to gather valuable market insights.
• Manage the UK Marketing team, specifically a Marketing Assistant, and conduct Personal Development Plans (PDPs) to foster performance and professional growth.
• Oversee and manage the company's promotional materials, ensuring timely orders for relevant events, supported by the UK Marketing Assistant.
• Collaborate on the creation of website content, including writing articles, planning upcoming events, and developing effective landing pages.
• Assist in the management and segmentation of the UK leads database to enhance lead nurturing strategies.
• Contribute to the analysis and reporting of website performance, campaign effectiveness, PPC, and SEO metrics to inform strategic decisions.
• Monitor and update UK content within the internal content library.
• Actively participate in and lead UK and global meetings as required.

The ideal candidate will possess:

Essential:

• A degree or professional qualification in Marketing, Communications, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrable leadership skills with experience in developing and mentoring team members.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of translating data insights into actionable strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven experience in a similar senior marketing role, with a strong track record in managing multi-channel campaigns and driving lead generation.
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail, with a proven ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload effectively.
• A proactive and hardworking approach, coupled with a creative and innovative mindset, thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable:

• Experience with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, Dynamics).
• Proficiency in email marketing software (e.g., Marketo, Mailchimp).
• Familiarity with CMS platforms (e.g., Drupal, WordPress).

Why consider this opportunity?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and globally recognised software provider in a dynamic role. The UK office is based in MediaCityUK with excellent local transport links. The successful candidate will also benefit from:

• 25 days holiday (pro-rata)
• Access to weekly French lessons
• Health Insurance for you and your dependents (after successful completion of probation)
• Enhanced pension contribution (after 3 months) - operated through a salary sacrifice scheme.
• Car parking allowance in MediaCityUK
• Enhanced parental and paternity leave
• Private dental/vision insurance alongside1 a health cash plan
• Life and critical illness insurance
• Income protection insurance
• Company Kick Off trip and regular social events.
• Leasing of EV car through Salary Sacrifice with Octopus EV
• Cycle to Work Scheme2

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Salary will be discussed during the interview stage.

Please note due to high volumes of applications unfortunately we are not always able to respond to all unsuccessful applicants. However we wish everyone who applies the very best with their job search.