Marketing Manager (9 Month Contract)

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A leading national retail organisation is seeking an experienced Marketing Manager to cover a 9-month maternity leave. This is a high-impact role working closely with senior leadership and guiding a small marketing team to deliver strategic, insight-led campaigns that drive commercial performance.Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute marketing strategies aligned to overall business goals.- Manage key stakeholder relationships, including regular updates to senior leadership.- Deliver an annual calendar of marketing campaigns with consistent, accurate messaging.- Oversee campaign budgets and ensure activity is delivered within financial targets.- Lead research and insight projects, including brand tracking and customer segmentation.- Support wider budget planning and provide leadership within the marketing team.- Mentor and support team members, including recruitment and performance development.- Manage relationships with external brand partners and internal cross-functional teams.- Represent marketing across departments such as Operations, HR, Trading and Foodservice.- Lead planning of company-wide events, including conferences and internal celebrations.Candidate Profile- Degree in Marketing, Business, or a related discipline.- 2+ years' experience in marketing management, ideally within retail, FMCG or a fast-paced consumer environment.- Strong understanding of marketing strategy, campaign delivery and budget management.- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.- Highly organised, detail-focused and adaptable to changing priorities.- Creative thinker with strong problem-solving ability.- Experience managing or mentoring a team.- Full driving licence and ability to travel occasionally.Key Attributes- Clear and confident communicator with excellent presentation skills.- Strong project management and organisational ability.- Positive, solutions-oriented and resilient when working under pressure.- Able to build strong relationships at all levels, internally and externally.- Driven, enthusiastic and committed to delivering high-quality work at pace.

17/12/2025