Head of Marketing and Communications UK, Ireland, and South Africa

To be successful in the role, you are a confident self-starter who can work independently and in a team. You will also be an excellent project manager used to juggling priorities and projects under pressure, able to demonstrate a track record of flexibility and willing to go the extra mile. You have experience in successfully leading and managing a marketing and communications team. You have high business acumen which you can translate into effective communications and best marketing practices, yielding results.

You are curious about our business and a quick learner who can absorb the relevant knowledge about our business and marketplace to translate business priorities into action. As an experienced leader you provide constructive challenge and act as a counsellor and sounding board, you will be adept at managing expectations, guiding and influencing decision-making and taking stakeholders with you. Experience of working successfully in a collaborative international matrix team environment is desirable. You have excellent collaboration skills with colleagues at all levels in the organisation.

Marketing

·         very experienced in leading and delivering marketing communications in a matrixed corporate environment; ideally within the financial services sector or other regulated industries;

·         proven ability in developing marketing plans based on business plans and audiences

·         have proven experience leading a team to the successful completion of marketing program/campaigns from conceptualisation to the achievement of its objectives

·   have experience in both online and offline marketing strategies and tactics 

·         have demonstrated an ability to work with data, manage with metrics and insights; apply marketing technology as appropriate to drive awareness and lead campaigns

·         a strong understanding and experience in content marketing, and applicable distribution channels including use of social media to reach and engage business decision-makers.

·         solid experience in applying brand guidelines with a good sense for presentation, layout and design

·         be familiar with e.g. Salesforce Marketing Cloud, AEM, Microsoft Office, Trello, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Dynamics, digital asset management platforms, and Cvent

·         experience of applying digital advertising strategies

·         experience of commissioning and using research (primary and secondary) to direct marketing strategy and planning.

Communications

·         experience in managing internal and external communications

·         proven track record of providing communication counsel to senior management

·         experience in managing company intranet and extranet

·      excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.