As part of the growth strategy for the business, the Media Operations Manager (Burton-on-Trent office) will report to the Head of Media and will play a key role in driving growth and commercial performance across all media channels. The role is accountable for accelerating and protecting growth in our media support for GK Group by managing operating infrastructure, from BAU workflows and process improvements within channel teams, supporting media reporting and communications with Managed Divisions and other Central Functions, connecting to IT and Digital and Insights. This role will manage new media infrastructure projects, develop and own media measurement operations, and support cross-channel support functions. Key Accountabilities: Support the Head of Media and Media Management team in delivering all cross-channel initiatives. Co-ordinate across all channel agencies to ensure best practice - working in partnership with Media Channel Owners and Procurement. Represent the Media team as Subject Matter Expert in strategic working groups. Ownership of key development Programme, with a sizeable budget and target. Hold responsibility for Media reporting processes and build out unified media reporting infrastructure and dashboards. Manage team budget process and Business Planning process in partnership with multiple corporate stakeholders. Supplier Management: create appropriate agency governance framework, and then own process in partnership with channel owners/relationship owners. Manage integrated media response process and delivery across media channels. Develop Media comms schedule to promote business understanding of Media across senior stakeholders, Mktg/Finance teams, and broader business operations. Stay abreast of the latest developments, changes and trends inadvertising and paid media channels. Ensuring team productivity and flawless execution of our digital media process. Company Description Join us at Greene King the country's leading pub company and brewer, where our mission is to pour happiness into lives and become the pride of great British hospitality. We have something special, deeply rooted in our 220-year brewing and pub history, creating the business we are proudly known for today. Still today our 39,000 strong team are the guardians of what's wholly British, the pub experience. Additional Information We're all about rewarding our team's hard work, that's why You'll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as: The chance to further your career across our well-known brands- as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career. Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands - so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount. Free employee assistance program - mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter! Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels. - so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank. Refer a friend - who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn £1,500 for referring them! Wagestream - access your wage before payday for when life happens. Retail discounts - Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with three mobile along with many more Qualifications Technical & Professional Expertise Required: At least 5 years of cross-channel media campaign management experience, encompassing ATL and digital disciplines, with a strong bias to measurement and data insights. Demonstrable track record of delivery and an ability to lead, plan and execute projects to an extremely high standard and to demanding deadlines. Ability to express complex technical/media concepts simply and effectively. Understanding media measurement metrics and challenges. Experience in producing clear and insightful presentations that deliver key messaging at the appropriate level of the organization. Confident in matrix organisation, with excellent influencing and relation building. Fluent at planning and forecasting campaigns at both brand and performance ends of the funnel. Demonstrable experience operating at local level, stimulating footfall for retail or similar. A strong communicator that can adapt for audiences of varying degrees of knowledge. Experience working with creative teams to influence content and asset production to maximise channel performance. Successfully demonstrated ability to wear multiple hats - hands on execution, optimisation, tactical planning, managing relationships with platforms etc. Experienced in managing end to end user journeys, and testing to improve conversion. Knowledge of ad tech landscape including areas such as viewability & verification, audience platforms, measurement, page tagging, pixel creation, troubleshooting & configuration etc. Competency Requirements: A true team player with a positive and proactive attitude. Proactive with strong planning, organisational and prioritisation skills. Autonomous and confident making decisions and advising under pressure. Ability to multi task and to work independently on multiple projects simultaneously. Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills. A genuine desire to work within the pub and restaurant sector. A self starter with the desire to constantly learn, grow and be the best you can be. Willing to adapt to the changes and needs of the business and project context. Shares Greene King's values and wants to be part of them.
Mar 07, 2026
Full time
As part of the growth strategy for the business, the Media Operations Manager (Burton-on-Trent office) will report to the Head of Media and will play a key role in driving growth and commercial performance across all media channels. The role is accountable for accelerating and protecting growth in our media support for GK Group by managing operating infrastructure, from BAU workflows and process improvements within channel teams, supporting media reporting and communications with Managed Divisions and other Central Functions, connecting to IT and Digital and Insights. This role will manage new media infrastructure projects, develop and own media measurement operations, and support cross-channel support functions. Key Accountabilities: Support the Head of Media and Media Management team in delivering all cross-channel initiatives. Co-ordinate across all channel agencies to ensure best practice - working in partnership with Media Channel Owners and Procurement. Represent the Media team as Subject Matter Expert in strategic working groups. Ownership of key development Programme, with a sizeable budget and target. Hold responsibility for Media reporting processes and build out unified media reporting infrastructure and dashboards. Manage team budget process and Business Planning process in partnership with multiple corporate stakeholders. Supplier Management: create appropriate agency governance framework, and then own process in partnership with channel owners/relationship owners. Manage integrated media response process and delivery across media channels. Develop Media comms schedule to promote business understanding of Media across senior stakeholders, Mktg/Finance teams, and broader business operations. Stay abreast of the latest developments, changes and trends inadvertising and paid media channels. Ensuring team productivity and flawless execution of our digital media process. Company Description Join us at Greene King the country's leading pub company and brewer, where our mission is to pour happiness into lives and become the pride of great British hospitality. We have something special, deeply rooted in our 220-year brewing and pub history, creating the business we are proudly known for today. Still today our 39,000 strong team are the guardians of what's wholly British, the pub experience. Additional Information We're all about rewarding our team's hard work, that's why You'll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as: The chance to further your career across our well-known brands- as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career. Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands - so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount. Free employee assistance program - mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter! Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels. - so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank. Refer a friend - who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn £1,500 for referring them! Wagestream - access your wage before payday for when life happens. Retail discounts - Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with three mobile along with many more Qualifications Technical & Professional Expertise Required: At least 5 years of cross-channel media campaign management experience, encompassing ATL and digital disciplines, with a strong bias to measurement and data insights. Demonstrable track record of delivery and an ability to lead, plan and execute projects to an extremely high standard and to demanding deadlines. Ability to express complex technical/media concepts simply and effectively. Understanding media measurement metrics and challenges. Experience in producing clear and insightful presentations that deliver key messaging at the appropriate level of the organization. Confident in matrix organisation, with excellent influencing and relation building. Fluent at planning and forecasting campaigns at both brand and performance ends of the funnel. Demonstrable experience operating at local level, stimulating footfall for retail or similar. A strong communicator that can adapt for audiences of varying degrees of knowledge. Experience working with creative teams to influence content and asset production to maximise channel performance. Successfully demonstrated ability to wear multiple hats - hands on execution, optimisation, tactical planning, managing relationships with platforms etc. Experienced in managing end to end user journeys, and testing to improve conversion. Knowledge of ad tech landscape including areas such as viewability & verification, audience platforms, measurement, page tagging, pixel creation, troubleshooting & configuration etc. Competency Requirements: A true team player with a positive and proactive attitude. Proactive with strong planning, organisational and prioritisation skills. Autonomous and confident making decisions and advising under pressure. Ability to multi task and to work independently on multiple projects simultaneously. Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills. A genuine desire to work within the pub and restaurant sector. A self starter with the desire to constantly learn, grow and be the best you can be. Willing to adapt to the changes and needs of the business and project context. Shares Greene King's values and wants to be part of them.
Job title: Senior Account Manager Location: London, United Kingdom Work environment: Hybrid Reports to: Business Unit Director About Irvine Partners At Irvine Partners, we shape culture-forward communications for global industry leaders. We combine sharp strategic thinking with creative storytelling and digital craft to build brands that matter, move and endure. Our team spans PR experts, award-winning creatives, journalists, cultural strategists, and digital innovators across the UK and Africa About the role We are seeking a strategic, confident and commercially aware Senior Account Manager to join our UK team. This is a high-ownership role responsible for leading significant workstreams across complex client accounts. The Senior Account Manager plays a critical part in translating strategic direction into integrated, high-performing communications programmes while safeguarding delivery standards, timelines and commercial discipline. You will act as a trusted day-to-day advisor to clients, contribute meaningfully to campaign ideation and optimisation, and ensure that account delivery is both creatively strong and commercially sound. Key responsibilities Strategic execution & campaign leadership: Lead the development and execution of integrated communications campaigns across earned, owned and emerging platforms. Interrogate audience behaviour and cultural relevance to inform campaign planning. Translate high-level strategy into clear, structured executional roadmaps. Ensure all outputs align with client objectives and measurable KPIs. Client management: Serve as the primary day-to-day client contact on key accounts. Provide proactive counsel grounded in insight and performance data. Lead status meetings, reporting discussions and campaign reviews with confidence. Anticipate challenges and provide solutions before escalation is required. Media & platform leadership: Maintain and grow strong UK media and creator relationships. Drive proactive media engagement strategies beyond reactive pitching. Identify emerging platforms and new storytelling opportunities to enhance visibility and influence. Performance & commercial oversight: Analyse campaign performance and media impact. Translate data into strategic recommendations and optimisation plans. Present clear, outcome-focused reporting to clients. Requirements Experience: 5-7 years' experience in a PR or integrated communications agency. Strong knowledge of the UK media landscape. Demonstrated experience leading campaigns with measurable results. Experience working with senior client stakeholders. Proven ability to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously. Core competencies: Strategic thinking: Ability to understand client business objectives and align communications activity accordingly. Executional excellence: Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deliverables without compromising quality. Communication excellence: Compelling storyteller with strong written and verbal skills. Media & cultural intelligence: Deep understanding of UK media, digital ecosystems and cultural shifts. Problem-solving & judgement: Confident decision-maker with strong critical thinking ability. Commercial awareness: Understands scopes, timelines and resource management, with an ability to protect account health. Personal attributes: Confident and credible with clients and media. Calm under pressure and highly organised. Curious and culturally aware. Ambitious and growth-oriented. Strong sense of accountability and ownership.
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
Job title: Senior Account Manager Location: London, United Kingdom Work environment: Hybrid Reports to: Business Unit Director About Irvine Partners At Irvine Partners, we shape culture-forward communications for global industry leaders. We combine sharp strategic thinking with creative storytelling and digital craft to build brands that matter, move and endure. Our team spans PR experts, award-winning creatives, journalists, cultural strategists, and digital innovators across the UK and Africa About the role We are seeking a strategic, confident and commercially aware Senior Account Manager to join our UK team. This is a high-ownership role responsible for leading significant workstreams across complex client accounts. The Senior Account Manager plays a critical part in translating strategic direction into integrated, high-performing communications programmes while safeguarding delivery standards, timelines and commercial discipline. You will act as a trusted day-to-day advisor to clients, contribute meaningfully to campaign ideation and optimisation, and ensure that account delivery is both creatively strong and commercially sound. Key responsibilities Strategic execution & campaign leadership: Lead the development and execution of integrated communications campaigns across earned, owned and emerging platforms. Interrogate audience behaviour and cultural relevance to inform campaign planning. Translate high-level strategy into clear, structured executional roadmaps. Ensure all outputs align with client objectives and measurable KPIs. Client management: Serve as the primary day-to-day client contact on key accounts. Provide proactive counsel grounded in insight and performance data. Lead status meetings, reporting discussions and campaign reviews with confidence. Anticipate challenges and provide solutions before escalation is required. Media & platform leadership: Maintain and grow strong UK media and creator relationships. Drive proactive media engagement strategies beyond reactive pitching. Identify emerging platforms and new storytelling opportunities to enhance visibility and influence. Performance & commercial oversight: Analyse campaign performance and media impact. Translate data into strategic recommendations and optimisation plans. Present clear, outcome-focused reporting to clients. Requirements Experience: 5-7 years' experience in a PR or integrated communications agency. Strong knowledge of the UK media landscape. Demonstrated experience leading campaigns with measurable results. Experience working with senior client stakeholders. Proven ability to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously. Core competencies: Strategic thinking: Ability to understand client business objectives and align communications activity accordingly. Executional excellence: Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deliverables without compromising quality. Communication excellence: Compelling storyteller with strong written and verbal skills. Media & cultural intelligence: Deep understanding of UK media, digital ecosystems and cultural shifts. Problem-solving & judgement: Confident decision-maker with strong critical thinking ability. Commercial awareness: Understands scopes, timelines and resource management, with an ability to protect account health. Personal attributes: Confident and credible with clients and media. Calm under pressure and highly organised. Curious and culturally aware. Ambitious and growth-oriented. Strong sense of accountability and ownership.
Role overview Our client is looking for a strategic and results-driven marketing leader as Head of Campaigns and Marketing to drive the next stage of their brand and public engagement journey and help millions of separated children get Back to Family. About the role: As their Head of Campaigns and Marketing, you'll lead on the continued development of their brand and the planning, design, and execution of impactful campaigns that inspire action. You will provide leadership of their communication and marketing team, championing creative marketing and PR approaches that strengthen their influence, boost awareness, expand their reach, and drive fundraising results to help them achieve their mission - to eliminate orphanages and ensure every child grows up in a safe, loving family. About you: Our client is looking for a talented Marketing leader with a proven track record of developing and delivering integrated brand, marketing and communications strategies across multiple channels, ideally within the charity sector. You will have demonstrable experience leading high-impact campaigns spanning PR, media, corporate partnerships and influencer engagement to drive income growth, alongside the ability to engage, collaborate and influence senior stakeholders. You will also bring operational and strong expertise in developing core messaging and brand assets, analysing and optimising campaign performance, and applying best practice in income-generating marketing. A strong understanding of digital channels, including social media, SEO and paid advertising, is essential. The role requires an inspiring leader with experience managing budgets and multidisciplinary teams, including digital marketing and PR professionals and agencies. As well as a clear commitment to their mission, behaviours and values, you will be someone who takes accountability, has excellent communication and interpersonal skills combining strategic thinking and operational delivery. About Our client: Orphanages don't protect children, they harm them. Put simply: the last thing an orphanage can provide is the first thing a child needs - someone to love them. Science shows what we all know, that the bond between a child and their family is vital for their development. Decades of evidence proves that orphanages harm children, subjecting them to high levels of abuse, as well as extreme neglect. Children always belong in families. They need protection, encouragement, play, laughter and love. They need somewhere to call home and someone to love them. You can help them make this a reality for children. Salary : £60,000 to £65,000 per annum, including any London weighting if applicable. Location : Remote working with monthly travel to the London or Salisbury office for meetings, or office based with flexible and home-working options for part of the week. Hours : 37.5 hours per week. Closing Date: The final cut off for applications is 5pm on 18th March 2026 so please get in touch if you have the right skills, experience and passion for their cause. To apply, please upload your CV and a brief covering letter indicating why you are interested in joining them and (reflecting on the role profile) why you believe your skills, experience, your values and how you work make you suitable for the role. There will be a two stage interview process with following provisional dates: First stage on line interview on 26th March 2026 Second stage face to face interview on 8th April 2026 (in their London offices) Other information: This post requires the post holder to have, or be able to obtain, the right to work in the UK and will be subject to a DBS check. Our client actively encourages diversity, equity and inclusion, and they look to recruit a diverse range of people to reflect the communities in which we live, as they believe this will strengthen their ability to deliver their mission of eliminating orphanages. You may also have experience in the following: Marketing Director, Head of Marketing, Campaigns Director, Communications Director, Brand Manager, Marketing Manager - Charity Sector, Fundraising Marketing Lead, Digital Marketing Director, PR and Communications Manager, Integrated Marketing Manager, Senior Marketing Strategist, Social Media & Campaigns Lead, Marketing and Engagement Director, Brand and Communications Lead, Nonprofit Marketing Manager REF-
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
Role overview Our client is looking for a strategic and results-driven marketing leader as Head of Campaigns and Marketing to drive the next stage of their brand and public engagement journey and help millions of separated children get Back to Family. About the role: As their Head of Campaigns and Marketing, you'll lead on the continued development of their brand and the planning, design, and execution of impactful campaigns that inspire action. You will provide leadership of their communication and marketing team, championing creative marketing and PR approaches that strengthen their influence, boost awareness, expand their reach, and drive fundraising results to help them achieve their mission - to eliminate orphanages and ensure every child grows up in a safe, loving family. About you: Our client is looking for a talented Marketing leader with a proven track record of developing and delivering integrated brand, marketing and communications strategies across multiple channels, ideally within the charity sector. You will have demonstrable experience leading high-impact campaigns spanning PR, media, corporate partnerships and influencer engagement to drive income growth, alongside the ability to engage, collaborate and influence senior stakeholders. You will also bring operational and strong expertise in developing core messaging and brand assets, analysing and optimising campaign performance, and applying best practice in income-generating marketing. A strong understanding of digital channels, including social media, SEO and paid advertising, is essential. The role requires an inspiring leader with experience managing budgets and multidisciplinary teams, including digital marketing and PR professionals and agencies. As well as a clear commitment to their mission, behaviours and values, you will be someone who takes accountability, has excellent communication and interpersonal skills combining strategic thinking and operational delivery. About Our client: Orphanages don't protect children, they harm them. Put simply: the last thing an orphanage can provide is the first thing a child needs - someone to love them. Science shows what we all know, that the bond between a child and their family is vital for their development. Decades of evidence proves that orphanages harm children, subjecting them to high levels of abuse, as well as extreme neglect. Children always belong in families. They need protection, encouragement, play, laughter and love. They need somewhere to call home and someone to love them. You can help them make this a reality for children. Salary : £60,000 to £65,000 per annum, including any London weighting if applicable. Location : Remote working with monthly travel to the London or Salisbury office for meetings, or office based with flexible and home-working options for part of the week. Hours : 37.5 hours per week. Closing Date: The final cut off for applications is 5pm on 18th March 2026 so please get in touch if you have the right skills, experience and passion for their cause. To apply, please upload your CV and a brief covering letter indicating why you are interested in joining them and (reflecting on the role profile) why you believe your skills, experience, your values and how you work make you suitable for the role. There will be a two stage interview process with following provisional dates: First stage on line interview on 26th March 2026 Second stage face to face interview on 8th April 2026 (in their London offices) Other information: This post requires the post holder to have, or be able to obtain, the right to work in the UK and will be subject to a DBS check. Our client actively encourages diversity, equity and inclusion, and they look to recruit a diverse range of people to reflect the communities in which we live, as they believe this will strengthen their ability to deliver their mission of eliminating orphanages. You may also have experience in the following: Marketing Director, Head of Marketing, Campaigns Director, Communications Director, Brand Manager, Marketing Manager - Charity Sector, Fundraising Marketing Lead, Digital Marketing Director, PR and Communications Manager, Integrated Marketing Manager, Senior Marketing Strategist, Social Media & Campaigns Lead, Marketing and Engagement Director, Brand and Communications Lead, Nonprofit Marketing Manager REF-
Head of Sales UK Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Salary: Competitive Contract: Permanent We are looking for two Head of Sales to join our UK commercial team, one will be focused on our Baby Speciality channels and the other will focus on Grocery. The Head of Sales will lead the end to end P&L, strategic and commercial agenda for the Baby Specialty or Grocery Channels in the UK, owning strategic relationships with major retail partners. You will be accountable for delivering revenue, profit (EBITDA), distribution growth & other brand-building objectives for Tommee Tippee, No1 Baby Brand in the UK across this channel. These roles combine strong customer relationship development & management, strategic channel leadership, category value growth, category management expertise, trade & performance marketing expertise online and offline, influencing cross-functionally internally and externally to create and drive long term profitable growth for your channel, whilst ensuring the brand continues to lead the market across the UK's most trusted retailers. Finally, as Mayborn becomes a digital first brand, experience of managing Omni plans and channels, activating brands digitally in the retail space is also required. What you will be doing: Channel Strategy Leadership Develop and own the long-term commercial strategy for the channel, ensuring alignment to overall business goals and brand positioning. Identify growth drivers, category trends, shopper insights and competitive dynamics to inform channel & individual customer plans. Build annual channel plans, including distribution targets, shopper activation calendars, pricing strategies and work with category to build optimized promotional frameworks. Customer & Account Management Lead for & support the team to build and maintain strategic relationships across a cross functional contact strategy. Leading the high level customer relationships. Oversee negotiation of annual joint business plans (JBPs), commercial terms, media partnerships and promotional programmes. Ensure excellence in forecasting, demand planning, and supply chain collaboration to deliver best-in-class availability and on-shelf execution. Support National Account Managers with strategic guidance, coaching, escalation, and development to gain the most growth from these accounts for the brand. Commercial Performance Own P&L performance for the channel, including revenue, margin, trade investment and ROI. Report weekly to the Regional MD performance for your channel creating monthly updates for the Monthly Business Unit Meetings Experience of Revenue Growth management in order to optimise channel pricing, category mix, promotional mechanics and investment strategy to maximise long term profitable growth. Lead through the team CPI negotiations & investment discussions to improve brand profitability in each retailer and across the channel as a whole Lead the team to proactively manage their forecast to drive forecast accuracy & improve forecasting bias working to optimize the process with demand planning Drive performance management through weekly business reviews and Monthly x functional performance meetings using Insights & KPI dashboards to inform and drive agile decision making. Brand & Category Expansion Lead Category Management & Champion category leadership with key retailers, leveraging data and insights to grow category value and strengthen brand authority. Partner with Marketing, Category & Innovation to shape NPD launch plans, in-store activation, online content and retail theatre. Work with Channel Shopper Marketing Manager to execute shopper budget across retailers to maximise ROI & ensure consistency of brand execution across every customer touchpoint, both in-store and online. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Marketing (Global & Local), Customer Services, Demand Planning, Finance and Digital teams to deliver integrated commercial plans. Provide retailer and channel insight into FUEL process via Category Channel leads to cross-functional teams to shape long-term brand strategy. Lead cross-functional readiness for key brand moments (NPD, seasonal peaks, campaigns). Leadership & Team Development Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing commercial team, building capability in account management, financial acumen, brand building and channel strategy. Foster a collaborative, customer & consumer centric obsession, results orientated culture that values ownership, accountability and operational excellence. Set clear annual & quarterly performance objectives and provide continuous feedback, support, and development opportunities. Build & develop Team development plans & commercial capability across the entire team ensuring all individuals have Individual Development plans and High Potential talent have clear succession plans Lead the team through the change management and organisational transformation journey, supporting developing commercial capabilities and processes to be best in class What skills and experiences you'll need to ace this job: Proven senior commercial leadership experience within branded FMCG or consumer goods, ideally in baby, beauty, health, or premium speciality categories. Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of FMCG sales dynamics, retailer needs, and category management principles as well as strong analytical, negotiation & financial acumen (P&L ownership essential) as well as RGM experience or long-term revenue strategy planning / long term vision Customer Leadership: Proven ability to manage senior retail customer relationships and negotiate high-value deals in premium retail environments & brand building in high trust categories from Category Director to Senior buying team and across into supply chain and marketing Grocery - particularly Tesco Baby Speciality - Particularly Boots & John Lewis Team Leadership: Track record of leading, motivating, and developing account management teams /people Results Orientated: Driven and ambitious, with a bias for action, you will have a proven track record in delivering results. Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate strategy into action and drive execution with precision. Digital Expertise: Experience leading online sales & marketing plans / digital marketing or performance marketing through retailers dotcom sites & e comm accounts is useful Analytical & Data-Led: Skilled in performance analytics, forecasting, and using data to influence decisions. Collaborative Mindset: Comfortable working cross-functionally in fast-paced, matrixed organizations. Communication: Excellent written and oral communication as well as influencing & stakeholder manager Resilient & Entrepreneurial: Can-do attitude with the ability to thrive in dynamic and evolving environments. Consumer Obsession: Passion for parent-centric categories and premium consumer experience. Culture: Experience working in a change management environment, fast paced, entrepreneurial environment would be ideal If this sounds like an exciting opportunity for you, please apply online. Any queries can be directed to Luke at or James Davison at
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Head of Sales UK Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Salary: Competitive Contract: Permanent We are looking for two Head of Sales to join our UK commercial team, one will be focused on our Baby Speciality channels and the other will focus on Grocery. The Head of Sales will lead the end to end P&L, strategic and commercial agenda for the Baby Specialty or Grocery Channels in the UK, owning strategic relationships with major retail partners. You will be accountable for delivering revenue, profit (EBITDA), distribution growth & other brand-building objectives for Tommee Tippee, No1 Baby Brand in the UK across this channel. These roles combine strong customer relationship development & management, strategic channel leadership, category value growth, category management expertise, trade & performance marketing expertise online and offline, influencing cross-functionally internally and externally to create and drive long term profitable growth for your channel, whilst ensuring the brand continues to lead the market across the UK's most trusted retailers. Finally, as Mayborn becomes a digital first brand, experience of managing Omni plans and channels, activating brands digitally in the retail space is also required. What you will be doing: Channel Strategy Leadership Develop and own the long-term commercial strategy for the channel, ensuring alignment to overall business goals and brand positioning. Identify growth drivers, category trends, shopper insights and competitive dynamics to inform channel & individual customer plans. Build annual channel plans, including distribution targets, shopper activation calendars, pricing strategies and work with category to build optimized promotional frameworks. Customer & Account Management Lead for & support the team to build and maintain strategic relationships across a cross functional contact strategy. Leading the high level customer relationships. Oversee negotiation of annual joint business plans (JBPs), commercial terms, media partnerships and promotional programmes. Ensure excellence in forecasting, demand planning, and supply chain collaboration to deliver best-in-class availability and on-shelf execution. Support National Account Managers with strategic guidance, coaching, escalation, and development to gain the most growth from these accounts for the brand. Commercial Performance Own P&L performance for the channel, including revenue, margin, trade investment and ROI. Report weekly to the Regional MD performance for your channel creating monthly updates for the Monthly Business Unit Meetings Experience of Revenue Growth management in order to optimise channel pricing, category mix, promotional mechanics and investment strategy to maximise long term profitable growth. Lead through the team CPI negotiations & investment discussions to improve brand profitability in each retailer and across the channel as a whole Lead the team to proactively manage their forecast to drive forecast accuracy & improve forecasting bias working to optimize the process with demand planning Drive performance management through weekly business reviews and Monthly x functional performance meetings using Insights & KPI dashboards to inform and drive agile decision making. Brand & Category Expansion Lead Category Management & Champion category leadership with key retailers, leveraging data and insights to grow category value and strengthen brand authority. Partner with Marketing, Category & Innovation to shape NPD launch plans, in-store activation, online content and retail theatre. Work with Channel Shopper Marketing Manager to execute shopper budget across retailers to maximise ROI & ensure consistency of brand execution across every customer touchpoint, both in-store and online. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Marketing (Global & Local), Customer Services, Demand Planning, Finance and Digital teams to deliver integrated commercial plans. Provide retailer and channel insight into FUEL process via Category Channel leads to cross-functional teams to shape long-term brand strategy. Lead cross-functional readiness for key brand moments (NPD, seasonal peaks, campaigns). Leadership & Team Development Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing commercial team, building capability in account management, financial acumen, brand building and channel strategy. Foster a collaborative, customer & consumer centric obsession, results orientated culture that values ownership, accountability and operational excellence. Set clear annual & quarterly performance objectives and provide continuous feedback, support, and development opportunities. Build & develop Team development plans & commercial capability across the entire team ensuring all individuals have Individual Development plans and High Potential talent have clear succession plans Lead the team through the change management and organisational transformation journey, supporting developing commercial capabilities and processes to be best in class What skills and experiences you'll need to ace this job: Proven senior commercial leadership experience within branded FMCG or consumer goods, ideally in baby, beauty, health, or premium speciality categories. Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of FMCG sales dynamics, retailer needs, and category management principles as well as strong analytical, negotiation & financial acumen (P&L ownership essential) as well as RGM experience or long-term revenue strategy planning / long term vision Customer Leadership: Proven ability to manage senior retail customer relationships and negotiate high-value deals in premium retail environments & brand building in high trust categories from Category Director to Senior buying team and across into supply chain and marketing Grocery - particularly Tesco Baby Speciality - Particularly Boots & John Lewis Team Leadership: Track record of leading, motivating, and developing account management teams /people Results Orientated: Driven and ambitious, with a bias for action, you will have a proven track record in delivering results. Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate strategy into action and drive execution with precision. Digital Expertise: Experience leading online sales & marketing plans / digital marketing or performance marketing through retailers dotcom sites & e comm accounts is useful Analytical & Data-Led: Skilled in performance analytics, forecasting, and using data to influence decisions. Collaborative Mindset: Comfortable working cross-functionally in fast-paced, matrixed organizations. Communication: Excellent written and oral communication as well as influencing & stakeholder manager Resilient & Entrepreneurial: Can-do attitude with the ability to thrive in dynamic and evolving environments. Consumer Obsession: Passion for parent-centric categories and premium consumer experience. Culture: Experience working in a change management environment, fast paced, entrepreneurial environment would be ideal If this sounds like an exciting opportunity for you, please apply online. Any queries can be directed to Luke at or James Davison at
Overview We are hiring on behalf of a leading global shipowner and integrated maritime solutions provider with a strong footprint across Europe and Asia. As part of its expansion, the company is launching a new international maritime training institution that will blend a West Africa-based campus with partnered UK maritime colleges. This integrated model is designed to develop the next generation of seafarers and maritime professionals through pre-sea and post-sea programmes that lead into UK-recognised CoC, diploma, and degree routes. We are now seeking an experienced and visionary Director to lead the business strategy and growth of this institution. Based in London with regular international travel, this role will work closely with executive leadership and global partners to define the strategic direction, establish international collaborations, and ensure alignment with evolving global maritime standards. Key Responsibilities Lead the overall management, commercial growth, and long-term strategic development of a new maritime training institution spanning both pre-sea and post-sea education Design and execute a business development strategy to build a strong portfolio of clients across shipowners, ship managers, oil majors, and other maritime organisations Drive international collaborations with leading UK and global maritime colleges to establish academic pathways, joint programmes, and progression routes (including UK CoC, diploma and degree options) Develop and implement a marketing and student recruitment strategy targeting aspiring cadets and serving seafarers in West Africa and beyond, including digital campaigns, outreach events, and institutional partnerships Build and own a placement strategy for graduates and course participants to secure berths, cadetships and roles with external shipowners and managers across Europe and other key markets Represent the institution to shipowners, maritime organisations, regulators, and government authorities, acting as the primary spokesperson and industry liaison Oversee campus operations in West Africa, ensuring world-class standards across facilities, infrastructure, staff performance, student services, and overall learner experience Manage financial planning and stewardship of the institution, including budgeting, forecasting, audits, cost optimisation, and procurement oversight Build and nurture a high-performing, commercially aware team, fostering a culture of professionalism, accountability, customer focus, and continuous improvement as the institution scales Qualifications Degree in Business Administration, Management, Maritime Studies, or a related discipline Minimum 10+ years of leadership experience in maritime training, maritime education, ship management, or maritime industry operations Strategic, growth-focused leadership mindset with strong commercial and operational insight Strong professional reputation and network within the maritime community, especially among shipowners and relevant UK maritime / training authorities Deep understanding of global maritime education standards and regulatory frameworks (STCW, IMO, NIMASA, MCA) Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and relationship-building skills, comfortable interacting at C-suite and senior institutional levels Comfortable with extensive international travel and cross-border operational management (London-West Africa-global shipowner hubs) Benefits Opportunity to build and lead a flagship maritime training institution from the ground up Significant commercial responsibility, including influence over institutional growth Highly visible, strategic role within a growing international group Direct reporting to senior leadership (CXO level)
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Overview We are hiring on behalf of a leading global shipowner and integrated maritime solutions provider with a strong footprint across Europe and Asia. As part of its expansion, the company is launching a new international maritime training institution that will blend a West Africa-based campus with partnered UK maritime colleges. This integrated model is designed to develop the next generation of seafarers and maritime professionals through pre-sea and post-sea programmes that lead into UK-recognised CoC, diploma, and degree routes. We are now seeking an experienced and visionary Director to lead the business strategy and growth of this institution. Based in London with regular international travel, this role will work closely with executive leadership and global partners to define the strategic direction, establish international collaborations, and ensure alignment with evolving global maritime standards. Key Responsibilities Lead the overall management, commercial growth, and long-term strategic development of a new maritime training institution spanning both pre-sea and post-sea education Design and execute a business development strategy to build a strong portfolio of clients across shipowners, ship managers, oil majors, and other maritime organisations Drive international collaborations with leading UK and global maritime colleges to establish academic pathways, joint programmes, and progression routes (including UK CoC, diploma and degree options) Develop and implement a marketing and student recruitment strategy targeting aspiring cadets and serving seafarers in West Africa and beyond, including digital campaigns, outreach events, and institutional partnerships Build and own a placement strategy for graduates and course participants to secure berths, cadetships and roles with external shipowners and managers across Europe and other key markets Represent the institution to shipowners, maritime organisations, regulators, and government authorities, acting as the primary spokesperson and industry liaison Oversee campus operations in West Africa, ensuring world-class standards across facilities, infrastructure, staff performance, student services, and overall learner experience Manage financial planning and stewardship of the institution, including budgeting, forecasting, audits, cost optimisation, and procurement oversight Build and nurture a high-performing, commercially aware team, fostering a culture of professionalism, accountability, customer focus, and continuous improvement as the institution scales Qualifications Degree in Business Administration, Management, Maritime Studies, or a related discipline Minimum 10+ years of leadership experience in maritime training, maritime education, ship management, or maritime industry operations Strategic, growth-focused leadership mindset with strong commercial and operational insight Strong professional reputation and network within the maritime community, especially among shipowners and relevant UK maritime / training authorities Deep understanding of global maritime education standards and regulatory frameworks (STCW, IMO, NIMASA, MCA) Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and relationship-building skills, comfortable interacting at C-suite and senior institutional levels Comfortable with extensive international travel and cross-border operational management (London-West Africa-global shipowner hubs) Benefits Opportunity to build and lead a flagship maritime training institution from the ground up Significant commercial responsibility, including influence over institutional growth Highly visible, strategic role within a growing international group Direct reporting to senior leadership (CXO level)
A leading commercial property consultancy is seeking a Senior Account Manager to oversee the strategic growth of marketing initiatives across diverse properties. You will manage client relationships, lead integrated campaigns, and contribute to financial planning. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree and over five years of agency experience, excelling in strategic thinking and leadership. This position includes hybrid working and various employee benefits to support a healthy work-life balance.
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
A leading commercial property consultancy is seeking a Senior Account Manager to oversee the strategic growth of marketing initiatives across diverse properties. You will manage client relationships, lead integrated campaigns, and contribute to financial planning. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree and over five years of agency experience, excelling in strategic thinking and leadership. This position includes hybrid working and various employee benefits to support a healthy work-life balance.
About the role The Senior Account Manager is responsible for day to day management and strategic growth of destination marketing and placemaking accounts across a diverse property portfolio. You'll be the primary client contact, ensuring the seamless development and delivery of integrated marketing and placemaking initiatives that align with client objectives and commercial goals. Working across retail, leisure, office, and mixed use commercial properties, you'll play a pivotal role in enhancing asset performance. Through strategic campaigns and carefully curated placemaking activity, you'll support increased footfall, dwell time, customer spend, and overall visitor experience. This is a client facing leadership role requiring both strategic oversight and operational excellence. You'll guide integrated marketing strategies while ensuring campaigns are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. You'll also identify opportunities to grow accounts and expand service offerings. Internally, you'll take on a mentoring and leadership function, supporting Account Managers and Marketing Assistants while collaborating with specialists across creative, digital, PR, web, and events. Your ability to inspire confidence both with clients and colleagues will be central to your success. What matters most in this role Building and nurturing strong client relationships is fundamental. You'll serve as the trusted advisor to property teams, asset managers, and portfolio stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, strategic alignment, and measurable impact. Strategic thinking and commercial awareness are equally critical. You must be able to interpret performance data, translate insights into actionable plans, and align marketing and placemaking initiatives directly to asset KPIs and long term objectives. Strong leadership and collaboration skills are essential. This role requires the ability to direct cross functional teams, provide clear and constructive guidance, and maintain high standards of delivery across multiple concurrent projects. Day to day, you'll Develop and present integrated marketing and placemaking strategies aligned with client objectives. Oversee campaign delivery across multiple channels, ensuring timelines, budgets, and scope are maintained. Manage account financials, including forecasting, budgeting, supplier coordination, and cost control. Prepare and lead client status meetings, quarterly reviews, and annual performance presentations. Evaluate campaign effectiveness and produce insight led reports that connect activity to KPIs. Identify opportunities to expand account scope and drive organic growth across the portfolio What we expect from you Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related discipline, with at least five years' experience in account management within an agency environment (experience in destination marketing or placemaking is highly desirable). Proven ability to manage complex accounts and engage confidently with senior stakeholders, including asset managers, property teams, and retail teams (building trust and delivering strategic value will be second nature to you). Strong understanding of integrated marketing channels including digital, PR, content, events, and on site activation (you'll be comfortable using performance data and metrics to evaluate success and guide decision making). Financial acumen is important (you'll have experience managing budgets, forecasting spend and managing profitability across accounts while ensuring high quality delivery). Exceptional communication skills are critical (you must be confident in preparing and delivering presentations, producing detailed reports, and articulating insights clearly to both clients and internal teams).Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously (as a natural leader, you'll foster collaboration, uphold high standards, and contribute positively to the wider team culture). Why Workman? Hybrid working for better balance - minimum three days in the office. Study support. Discretionary annual bonus and salary reviews. Healthcare, life insurance and wellness support. Lifestyle benefits to suit you: gym membership, cycle to work, buy and sell holiday to name just a few. Social events throughout the year including a firm wide Christmas party! Generous referral bonus. About Workman We're the UK's largest independent commercial property management and building consultancy firm. We're proud of our longstanding client relationships - some spanning over 25 years. Our clients include leading institutional and sector specialist investors, private property companies, public sector bodies and a growing number of overseas investors. For more information on working for Workman please visit our website: Property Management Consultancy Story About Workman Our core belief Great Workmanship starts with getting the fundamentals right. Even though we're in the property business, we're all about the people. Everything we do is built on collaboration, empowerment, autonomy, and integrity - not just words, but how we actually work. We pride ourselves on the calibre of our employees and their unique skill sets. Equal opportunities We are an equal opportunities employer, and it is our policy to recruit a diverse workforce and follow the guidelines of the Equality Act 2010. This job description does not form part of your contract of employment, and the duties may be amended from time to time.
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
About the role The Senior Account Manager is responsible for day to day management and strategic growth of destination marketing and placemaking accounts across a diverse property portfolio. You'll be the primary client contact, ensuring the seamless development and delivery of integrated marketing and placemaking initiatives that align with client objectives and commercial goals. Working across retail, leisure, office, and mixed use commercial properties, you'll play a pivotal role in enhancing asset performance. Through strategic campaigns and carefully curated placemaking activity, you'll support increased footfall, dwell time, customer spend, and overall visitor experience. This is a client facing leadership role requiring both strategic oversight and operational excellence. You'll guide integrated marketing strategies while ensuring campaigns are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. You'll also identify opportunities to grow accounts and expand service offerings. Internally, you'll take on a mentoring and leadership function, supporting Account Managers and Marketing Assistants while collaborating with specialists across creative, digital, PR, web, and events. Your ability to inspire confidence both with clients and colleagues will be central to your success. What matters most in this role Building and nurturing strong client relationships is fundamental. You'll serve as the trusted advisor to property teams, asset managers, and portfolio stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, strategic alignment, and measurable impact. Strategic thinking and commercial awareness are equally critical. You must be able to interpret performance data, translate insights into actionable plans, and align marketing and placemaking initiatives directly to asset KPIs and long term objectives. Strong leadership and collaboration skills are essential. This role requires the ability to direct cross functional teams, provide clear and constructive guidance, and maintain high standards of delivery across multiple concurrent projects. Day to day, you'll Develop and present integrated marketing and placemaking strategies aligned with client objectives. Oversee campaign delivery across multiple channels, ensuring timelines, budgets, and scope are maintained. Manage account financials, including forecasting, budgeting, supplier coordination, and cost control. Prepare and lead client status meetings, quarterly reviews, and annual performance presentations. Evaluate campaign effectiveness and produce insight led reports that connect activity to KPIs. Identify opportunities to expand account scope and drive organic growth across the portfolio What we expect from you Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related discipline, with at least five years' experience in account management within an agency environment (experience in destination marketing or placemaking is highly desirable). Proven ability to manage complex accounts and engage confidently with senior stakeholders, including asset managers, property teams, and retail teams (building trust and delivering strategic value will be second nature to you). Strong understanding of integrated marketing channels including digital, PR, content, events, and on site activation (you'll be comfortable using performance data and metrics to evaluate success and guide decision making). Financial acumen is important (you'll have experience managing budgets, forecasting spend and managing profitability across accounts while ensuring high quality delivery). Exceptional communication skills are critical (you must be confident in preparing and delivering presentations, producing detailed reports, and articulating insights clearly to both clients and internal teams).Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously (as a natural leader, you'll foster collaboration, uphold high standards, and contribute positively to the wider team culture). Why Workman? Hybrid working for better balance - minimum three days in the office. Study support. Discretionary annual bonus and salary reviews. Healthcare, life insurance and wellness support. Lifestyle benefits to suit you: gym membership, cycle to work, buy and sell holiday to name just a few. Social events throughout the year including a firm wide Christmas party! Generous referral bonus. About Workman We're the UK's largest independent commercial property management and building consultancy firm. We're proud of our longstanding client relationships - some spanning over 25 years. Our clients include leading institutional and sector specialist investors, private property companies, public sector bodies and a growing number of overseas investors. For more information on working for Workman please visit our website: Property Management Consultancy Story About Workman Our core belief Great Workmanship starts with getting the fundamentals right. Even though we're in the property business, we're all about the people. Everything we do is built on collaboration, empowerment, autonomy, and integrity - not just words, but how we actually work. We pride ourselves on the calibre of our employees and their unique skill sets. Equal opportunities We are an equal opportunities employer, and it is our policy to recruit a diverse workforce and follow the guidelines of the Equality Act 2010. This job description does not form part of your contract of employment, and the duties may be amended from time to time.
Location: Normanton, West Yorkshire Working hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week About Us Founded in 1920, BELL Lighting continues to be a family run business with over 100 years of experience manufacturing and distributing Commercial and domestic Lighting. Recognised as one of the UK leading Lighting companies, BELLLighting is a long-established UK lighting manufacturer and supplier, operating in a highly competitive, trade-led market. Our core values Customer experience, Better Together, Vision and passion encompass a family culture where the personal development, trainingand wellbeing of the team are paramount within the business. About the Role Our Head of Marketing will be responsible for making marketing a scalable profitable growth engine for BELLLighting. This is a senior marketing leadership role, not a communications or brand-only position, therefore this role may be suited for a current Senior Marketing Manager looking to move into their first Head of role or an existing Head of looking for a new challenge. This role exists to move BELL from relationship-led, fragmented marketing activity, to a joined-up, data-driven, AI-enabled capability that materially improves the following areas: Wholesaler influence Contractor and specifier influence Speed and consistency of execution Revenue quality Customer retention Key Responsibilities 1. Commercial growth leadership Own marketing's contribution to revenue growth, retention, and share of wallet Translate BELL's business strategy into clear, prioritised marketing programmes Act as a senior commercial partner to Sales, Product, and the Executive Team Ensure marketing activity is focused on impact, not volume 2. Audience-led growth strategy Own clear strategies for BELL's priority audiences, including Electrical wholesalers, Contractors, primarily Tier 2 and specifiers and influencers. Audience prioritisation and segmentation Clear value propositions by segment Distinct messaging, content, and engagement strategies 3. Contractor and specifier influence at scale Lead BELL's contractor engagement strategy, moving beyond a small number of direct relationships Use content, education, and tools to nudge specification behaviour, encourage repeat usage & reduce perceived risk of choosing BELL Position BELL as a default, low-friction choice under real-world pressure 4. Demand generation, nurture, and CRM ownership Own the operation of BELL's end-to-end marketing funnel (HubSpot-led) Define lifecycle stages, lead definitions, scoring logic, and handover rules with Sales Build scalable nurture programmes for contractors, specifiers, and wholesalers Ensure marketing creates momentum and readiness, not just leads 5. Joining up technology, data, and insight Take ownership of marketing's role in reducing fragmentation across systems and data Ensure CRM, content, campaigns, and reporting operate as an integrated growth engine Shift BELL from person-dependent execution to system-led consistency Use insight to drive prioritisation, not just reporting 6. Practical adoption of AI Lead the practical use of AI within marketing to improve targeting and prioritisation, content relevance and personalisation, speed and efficiency of execution Work with leadership to embed AI as a core capability, not experimentation Focus on commercial application, not technology for its own sake 7. Content as a commercial asset Own BELL's content strategy and ensure it supports commercial objectives Deliver content that teaches customers how to do their jobs better, reduces friction and risk, nudges specification and repeat usage Eliminate low-impact or vanity content 8. Performance measurement and board reporting Own and deliver a focused set of KPIs that clearly link marketing activity to commercial outcomes Provide insight-led reporting to the Executive Team and Board Show how marketing drives pipeline quality, customer retention, strategic account growth Bring clarity and challenge, not just dashboards 9. Team leadership and capability building Lead, develop, and focus the marketing team Set clear priorities and eliminate distraction Upskill the team in data-led, B2B trade marketing and AI-enabled execution Build a culture of commercial accountability 10. Raise marketing maturity across the business Act as the internal owner of "what good looks like" in marketing Challenge weak thinking, poor briefs, and low-return activity Drive year-on-year improvement in capability, impact, and confidence Essential Senior B2B marketing management & leadership experience, ideally in Manufacturing, Trade, wholesale, or distribution-led markets (preferred) Proven experience linking marketing activity to commercial outcomes Strong understanding of CRM-led funnel design (HubSpot experience highly desirable), segmentation, prioritisation, and lifecycle marketing Experience working closely with Sales in complex B2B environments Extensive experience developing and implementing marketing strategies aligned to customer needs and business objectives Strong market and competitor analysis capabilities, including converting insights into actionable initiatives Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with departments to deliver strategic outcomes Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead change Highly driven with a strong work ethic and commitment to achieving excellence Adaptable and market-oriented, with a proactive and flexible approach within a fast-paced work environment Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience delivering clear, data-driven insights to Directors and leadership Strong customer engagement skills, including building and maintaining relationships with senior stakeholders at key accounts Able to successfully manage large-scale marketing projects and initiatives from concept through execution Display the Company core values at all times Experience influencing contractors, specifiers, or technical buyers Exposure to AI, automation, or advanced analytics in a practical business context Experience scaling marketing impact without proportionally scaling headcount E-Commerce & Amazon marketplace experience Hold a DISC profile that displays you as an Id (Influencer) Benefits 25 days annual leave + bank holidays per year, with an additional day for each year of service, up to 28 days' Free on-site gym, with a free weekly gym class led by a Personal Trainer Annual flu vaccinations available Health Shield scheme after completion of probation Cycle to work scheme after completion of probation Salary sacrifice Electric Car Scheme after 12 months service Free fruit andmilk Annual events, such as Family Fun Day and Christmas Party Bi-annual Team building events and allowance with your department Employee of the Month scheme How to apply If you are interested in this role, please submit an updated CV to . Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and that additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time.
Feb 16, 2026
Full time
Location: Normanton, West Yorkshire Working hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week About Us Founded in 1920, BELL Lighting continues to be a family run business with over 100 years of experience manufacturing and distributing Commercial and domestic Lighting. Recognised as one of the UK leading Lighting companies, BELLLighting is a long-established UK lighting manufacturer and supplier, operating in a highly competitive, trade-led market. Our core values Customer experience, Better Together, Vision and passion encompass a family culture where the personal development, trainingand wellbeing of the team are paramount within the business. About the Role Our Head of Marketing will be responsible for making marketing a scalable profitable growth engine for BELLLighting. This is a senior marketing leadership role, not a communications or brand-only position, therefore this role may be suited for a current Senior Marketing Manager looking to move into their first Head of role or an existing Head of looking for a new challenge. This role exists to move BELL from relationship-led, fragmented marketing activity, to a joined-up, data-driven, AI-enabled capability that materially improves the following areas: Wholesaler influence Contractor and specifier influence Speed and consistency of execution Revenue quality Customer retention Key Responsibilities 1. Commercial growth leadership Own marketing's contribution to revenue growth, retention, and share of wallet Translate BELL's business strategy into clear, prioritised marketing programmes Act as a senior commercial partner to Sales, Product, and the Executive Team Ensure marketing activity is focused on impact, not volume 2. Audience-led growth strategy Own clear strategies for BELL's priority audiences, including Electrical wholesalers, Contractors, primarily Tier 2 and specifiers and influencers. Audience prioritisation and segmentation Clear value propositions by segment Distinct messaging, content, and engagement strategies 3. Contractor and specifier influence at scale Lead BELL's contractor engagement strategy, moving beyond a small number of direct relationships Use content, education, and tools to nudge specification behaviour, encourage repeat usage & reduce perceived risk of choosing BELL Position BELL as a default, low-friction choice under real-world pressure 4. Demand generation, nurture, and CRM ownership Own the operation of BELL's end-to-end marketing funnel (HubSpot-led) Define lifecycle stages, lead definitions, scoring logic, and handover rules with Sales Build scalable nurture programmes for contractors, specifiers, and wholesalers Ensure marketing creates momentum and readiness, not just leads 5. Joining up technology, data, and insight Take ownership of marketing's role in reducing fragmentation across systems and data Ensure CRM, content, campaigns, and reporting operate as an integrated growth engine Shift BELL from person-dependent execution to system-led consistency Use insight to drive prioritisation, not just reporting 6. Practical adoption of AI Lead the practical use of AI within marketing to improve targeting and prioritisation, content relevance and personalisation, speed and efficiency of execution Work with leadership to embed AI as a core capability, not experimentation Focus on commercial application, not technology for its own sake 7. Content as a commercial asset Own BELL's content strategy and ensure it supports commercial objectives Deliver content that teaches customers how to do their jobs better, reduces friction and risk, nudges specification and repeat usage Eliminate low-impact or vanity content 8. Performance measurement and board reporting Own and deliver a focused set of KPIs that clearly link marketing activity to commercial outcomes Provide insight-led reporting to the Executive Team and Board Show how marketing drives pipeline quality, customer retention, strategic account growth Bring clarity and challenge, not just dashboards 9. Team leadership and capability building Lead, develop, and focus the marketing team Set clear priorities and eliminate distraction Upskill the team in data-led, B2B trade marketing and AI-enabled execution Build a culture of commercial accountability 10. Raise marketing maturity across the business Act as the internal owner of "what good looks like" in marketing Challenge weak thinking, poor briefs, and low-return activity Drive year-on-year improvement in capability, impact, and confidence Essential Senior B2B marketing management & leadership experience, ideally in Manufacturing, Trade, wholesale, or distribution-led markets (preferred) Proven experience linking marketing activity to commercial outcomes Strong understanding of CRM-led funnel design (HubSpot experience highly desirable), segmentation, prioritisation, and lifecycle marketing Experience working closely with Sales in complex B2B environments Extensive experience developing and implementing marketing strategies aligned to customer needs and business objectives Strong market and competitor analysis capabilities, including converting insights into actionable initiatives Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with departments to deliver strategic outcomes Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead change Highly driven with a strong work ethic and commitment to achieving excellence Adaptable and market-oriented, with a proactive and flexible approach within a fast-paced work environment Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience delivering clear, data-driven insights to Directors and leadership Strong customer engagement skills, including building and maintaining relationships with senior stakeholders at key accounts Able to successfully manage large-scale marketing projects and initiatives from concept through execution Display the Company core values at all times Experience influencing contractors, specifiers, or technical buyers Exposure to AI, automation, or advanced analytics in a practical business context Experience scaling marketing impact without proportionally scaling headcount E-Commerce & Amazon marketplace experience Hold a DISC profile that displays you as an Id (Influencer) Benefits 25 days annual leave + bank holidays per year, with an additional day for each year of service, up to 28 days' Free on-site gym, with a free weekly gym class led by a Personal Trainer Annual flu vaccinations available Health Shield scheme after completion of probation Cycle to work scheme after completion of probation Salary sacrifice Electric Car Scheme after 12 months service Free fruit andmilk Annual events, such as Family Fun Day and Christmas Party Bi-annual Team building events and allowance with your department Employee of the Month scheme How to apply If you are interested in this role, please submit an updated CV to . Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and that additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time.
Account Director - Creative PR & Comms Agency London Hybrid £50,000-£55,000 I'm currently working with one of London's most exciting independent creative comms agencies to hire an Account Director. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a fast-growing, creative PR consultancy working with some of the most talked-about lifestyle, hospitality and consumer brands in the UK. This agency specialises in creative press office, campaign activations and social-first earned media. Their work is focused on generating genuine cultural relevance and engagement - prioritising impactful coverage, creative storytelling, and social conversation over volume-driven traditional PR metrics. They're a small, collaborative and highly creative team, offering the chance to take on significant responsibility and play a key role in shaping client work and agency growth. The Role As Account Director, you'll work across a portfolio of consumer lifestyle and hospitality clients, overseeing day-to-day activity while driving creative campaigns and press office initiatives. You'll be responsible for ensuring accounts are strategically planned, creatively ambitious, and executed to the highest standard - bringing structure, leadership and creative thinking to both clients and internal teams. This is a hands-on senior level role within a collaborative, entrepreneurial agency environment. Key Responsibilities Leading day-to-day management of key client accounts Acting as a senior client contact and providing strategic counsel Developing and delivering creative press office ideas, campaigns and activations Managing and mentoring junior team members Bringing structure, organisation and forward planning across accounts Identifying opportunities to generate impactful earned media coverage Contributing to creative development and new business pitches where appropriate Ideal Candidate Profile Currently operating at Account Director level, or a strong Senior Account Manager ready to step up Experience within a creative PR, comms or integrated agency environment Strong consumer lifestyle, hospitality, food & drink, or related sector experience Proven ability to lead accounts and manage junior team members Strong media understanding and instincts for what drives coverage and conversation Highly organised, proactive and confident leading client relationships Creative thinker who can develop and deliver ideas from concept through to execution Why This Role? Opportunity to join one of London's most exciting creative PR & Comms agencies High level of ownership and autonomy Creative, supportive and collaborative team environment Exposure to high-profile lifestyle and hospitality brands Clear progression opportunities as the agency continues to grow Salary is £50,000-£55,000 depending on experience. Hybrid working, with 3 days per week in the central London office. For more information or a confidential conversation, please apply or get in touch directly. Equal Opportunities Statement At Reuben Sinclair, we are committed to creating an accessible, inclusive and equitable recruitment process. We strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds and identities to apply.We recognise the positive value of diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. At all times we aim to represent the person most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you have any accessibility requirements, please let us know. At Reuben Sinclair, we are committed to creating an accessible, inclusive and equitable recruitment process. We strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds and identities to apply. We recognise the positive value of diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. At all times we aim to represent the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Want to find out more about our ED&I goals? Just ask! If you have any accessibility requirements, please let your consultant know.
Feb 15, 2026
Full time
Account Director - Creative PR & Comms Agency London Hybrid £50,000-£55,000 I'm currently working with one of London's most exciting independent creative comms agencies to hire an Account Director. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a fast-growing, creative PR consultancy working with some of the most talked-about lifestyle, hospitality and consumer brands in the UK. This agency specialises in creative press office, campaign activations and social-first earned media. Their work is focused on generating genuine cultural relevance and engagement - prioritising impactful coverage, creative storytelling, and social conversation over volume-driven traditional PR metrics. They're a small, collaborative and highly creative team, offering the chance to take on significant responsibility and play a key role in shaping client work and agency growth. The Role As Account Director, you'll work across a portfolio of consumer lifestyle and hospitality clients, overseeing day-to-day activity while driving creative campaigns and press office initiatives. You'll be responsible for ensuring accounts are strategically planned, creatively ambitious, and executed to the highest standard - bringing structure, leadership and creative thinking to both clients and internal teams. This is a hands-on senior level role within a collaborative, entrepreneurial agency environment. Key Responsibilities Leading day-to-day management of key client accounts Acting as a senior client contact and providing strategic counsel Developing and delivering creative press office ideas, campaigns and activations Managing and mentoring junior team members Bringing structure, organisation and forward planning across accounts Identifying opportunities to generate impactful earned media coverage Contributing to creative development and new business pitches where appropriate Ideal Candidate Profile Currently operating at Account Director level, or a strong Senior Account Manager ready to step up Experience within a creative PR, comms or integrated agency environment Strong consumer lifestyle, hospitality, food & drink, or related sector experience Proven ability to lead accounts and manage junior team members Strong media understanding and instincts for what drives coverage and conversation Highly organised, proactive and confident leading client relationships Creative thinker who can develop and deliver ideas from concept through to execution Why This Role? Opportunity to join one of London's most exciting creative PR & Comms agencies High level of ownership and autonomy Creative, supportive and collaborative team environment Exposure to high-profile lifestyle and hospitality brands Clear progression opportunities as the agency continues to grow Salary is £50,000-£55,000 depending on experience. Hybrid working, with 3 days per week in the central London office. For more information or a confidential conversation, please apply or get in touch directly. Equal Opportunities Statement At Reuben Sinclair, we are committed to creating an accessible, inclusive and equitable recruitment process. We strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds and identities to apply.We recognise the positive value of diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. At all times we aim to represent the person most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you have any accessibility requirements, please let us know. At Reuben Sinclair, we are committed to creating an accessible, inclusive and equitable recruitment process. We strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds and identities to apply. We recognise the positive value of diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. At all times we aim to represent the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Want to find out more about our ED&I goals? Just ask! If you have any accessibility requirements, please let your consultant know.
