396 Marketing Director jobs in London

Founded in 2003 Wasabi's vision is to lovingly create and serve delicious Asian food for a busy nation.

Wasabi now has 40 thriving restaurants across London  and major UK cities and 4 in New York  and in 2019, we introduced Wasabi Home Bento to the grocery channel , launching exclusively in Sainsbury’s . Building on that success, the grocery business broadened its reach to Tesco  in September 2022, followed by exciting launches in Co-op and Morrisons  in 2024. Wasabi grocery has seen phenomenal growth and is now a £62m RSV brand.  Wasabi proudly stands as the No. 2 chilled ready-meal brand  in the market , consistently attracting new customers to the category through an innovative East Asian range.

Wasabi’s menu is celebrated for its unique character, exceptional freshness, and bold flavours. Our diverse range is designed to delight a wide audience, delivering both comfort and excitement with every bite.

We have an ambitious 5-year growth strategy, focusing on new restaurants, franchise partnerships, and international expansion.

As we prepare for our next phase of growth and innovation, we have an incredibly exciting opportunity for a Marketing Director  to join our Marketing Team based in Park Royal.

The Role: 

This is a key role in Wasabi’s growth strategy to double the size of the business in the next five years. The Marketing Director will oversee our brand building activity with focus on driving penetration and conversion in our 40-strong UK restaurant business and through our grocery partners. The successful candidate will shape the overall strategy to build on Wasabi’s credentials to become a trusted and loved brand.

The role will lead a team responsible for the development and delivery of all current and future propositions and marketing activity to achieve our growth ambitions and drive commercial success. They will partner with the Food Team to bring customer insight to our menu development and ensure we capitalise on trends in the QSR and grocery markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and evolve the Wasabi brand vision, personality and values to inform our creative strategy, visual identity and tone of voice. Act as the guardian to ensure consistent representation of our brand throughout the customer journey
• Develop and implement the three-year brand strategy aligning across our restaurant and grocery businesses and driving synergies where possible
• Oversee a robust and data-led process for reviewing marketing activity to drive continuous improvement in ROI
• Lead a cross-functional team to drive restaurant like-for-like sales growth, maximising transaction value through alignment of marketing activity, product availability and ‘in-restaurant’ customer experience
• Bring customer and trend insight to the food development process, partnering with the food and commercial teams to capitalize on opportunities whilst maintaining alignment to our brand promise
• Champion sustainability and that ESG considerations are applied to marketing activity, product development and packaging decisions
• Lead a cross-functional team on packaging design and development alongside the Procurement and Food teams
• Source and develop new product or sales channel opportunities and drive them through to compelling customer propositions, working closely with the Restaurant Operations teams
• Support the successful opening of equity owned restaurants and any co-marketing activity for franchise partnerships
• Define and implement Wasabi’s PR and social strategy to develop a balanced and broad dialogue with our customers and the wider public. Optimise both business (LinkedIn) and social (TikTok, Instagram etc) channels
• Oversee our agency and supplier partnerships to ensure return on investment and adherence to our service levels and impact
• Lead the pricing strategy for restaurants menus - executing pricing and promotional changes and evaluating performance and impact
• Develop and implement a Restaurant commercial playbook and lead a cross-functional working group to establish local restaurant marketing strategy and establish a ‘local’ vs ‘centrally’ managed approach
• Partner with Area Managers to develop an understanding in operations about sales drivers and how operational teams can maximise sales and brand perception
• Lead merchandising optimization and range reviews to maximise transaction value, alongside the Operations & Food teams
• Maintain a climate that attracts, retains and motivates a high performing team

The ideal candidate for this role will be a commercial marketing leader with extensive experience of driving results in QSR, retail or hospitality environment, alongside solid

exposure to FMCG. They should demonstrate the ability to balance short-term sales driving activity whilst balancing long-term brand development. Candidates should be educated to degree level, ideally with a post graduate Marketing qualification.

They will also need to demonstrate:

• Strategic thinking with a passion for working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Data literacy with the ability to ‘speak to the numbers’
• Strong commercial acumen and financial literacy, with a solid understanding of business drivers and the ability to evaluate campaign performance and ROI
• Experience in developing, managing and working within budgets
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and thrives on building strong working relationships. Able to build trust and credibility across the business
• A track record of building creative and ground-breaking marketing campaigns and well-versed in understanding current trends on social and digital
• Excellent leadership capabilities with the ability to build a high-performing and engaged team

• A great working environment
• Pension scheme
• Target Bonus
• Refer A Friend Scheme
• Free Sushi or hot food (vegan options available)
• 50% discount in our Branches
• Employee Assistant Programme
•  (a service providing health and wellbeing support)
• Long Service Awards
• Wagestream - a financial wellbeing benefit that lets you access your pay as you earn it in real time and manage savings
• Life Assurance
• Cycle To Work
• Free on-site parking
• A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox and
• The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company.

Our people make us who we are. If you're looking for an exciting challenge and this sounds like the job for you please apply today as we can't wait to hear from you.

COME ROLL WITH US!

We are working exclusively with a leading food manufacturer in London to recruit a talented Marketing Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious professional who combines strong marketing expertise with proven sales experience, ready to make a tangible impact in a fast-paced consumer market.

As Marketing Manager, you will shape and deliver creative campaigns that drive brand growth while also engaging directly with customers and commercial teams to maximise sales opportunities. The successful candidate will be confident managing budgets, leading brand strategy, and collaborating across functions to deliver measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of marketing strategy across multiple channels.

• Work closely with sales teams to create customer-centric campaigns and drive revenue.

• Manage brand positioning, communications, and product launches.

• Analyse performance data and ROI to refine and improve marketing activity.

• Contribute to broader commercial strategy, reporting to the Marketing Director.

Candidate Profile

• Proven track record as a Marketing Manager or senior marketing professional within food/FMCG.

• Essential: demonstrable sales experience alongside marketing expertise.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and commercial acumen.

• Career-driven and ambitious, with aspirations to grow into a Marketing Director role.

Founded in 2003 Wasabi's vision is to lovingly create and serve delicious Asian food for a busy nation.

Wasabi now has 40 thriving restaurants across London  and major UK cities and 4 in New York  and in 2019, we introduced Wasabi Home Bento to the grocery channel , launching exclusively in Sainsbury’s . Building on that success, the grocery business broadened its reach to Tesco  in September 2022, followed by exciting launches in Co-op and Morrisons  in 2024. Wasabi grocery has seen phenomenal growth and is now a £62m RSV brand.  Wasabi proudly stands as the No. 2 chilled ready-meal brand  in the market , consistently attracting new customers to the category through an innovative East Asian range.

Wasabi’s menu is celebrated for its unique character, exceptional freshness, and bold flavours. Our diverse range is designed to delight a wide audience, delivering both comfort and excitement with every bite.

We have an ambitious 5-year growth strategy, focusing on new restaurants, franchise partnerships, and international expansion.

As we prepare for our next phase of growth and innovation, we have an incredibly exciting opportunity for a Marketing Director  to join our Marketing Team based in Park Royal.

The Role: 

This is a key role in Wasabi’s growth strategy to double the size of the business in the next five years. The Marketing Director will oversee our brand building activity with focus on driving penetration and conversion in our 40-strong UK restaurant business and through our grocery partners. The successful candidate will shape the overall strategy to build on Wasabi’s credentials to become a trusted and loved brand.

The role will lead a team responsible for the development and delivery of all current and future propositions and marketing activity to achieve our growth ambitions and drive commercial success. They will partner with the Food Team to bring customer insight to our menu development and ensure we capitalise on trends in the QSR and grocery markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and evolve the Wasabi brand vision, personality and values to inform our creative strategy, visual identity and tone of voice. Act as the guardian to ensure consistent representation of our brand throughout the customer journey
• Develop and implement the three-year brand strategy aligning across our restaurant and grocery businesses and driving synergies where possible
• Oversee a robust and data-led process for reviewing marketing activity to drive continuous improvement in ROI
• Lead a cross-functional team to drive restaurant like-for-like sales growth, maximising transaction value through alignment of marketing activity, product availability and ‘in-restaurant’ customer experience
• Bring customer and trend insight to the food development process, partnering with the food and commercial teams to capitalize on opportunities whilst maintaining alignment to our brand promise
• Champion sustainability and that ESG considerations are applied to marketing activity, product development and packaging decisions
• Lead a cross-functional team on packaging design and development alongside the Procurement and Food teams
• Source and develop new product or sales channel opportunities and drive them through to compelling customer propositions, working closely with the Restaurant Operations teams
• Support the successful opening of equity owned restaurants and any co-marketing activity for franchise partnerships
• Define and implement Wasabi’s PR and social strategy to develop a balanced and broad dialogue with our customers and the wider public. Optimise both business (LinkedIn) and social (TikTok, Instagram etc) channels
• Oversee our agency and supplier partnerships to ensure return on investment and adherence to our service levels and impact
• Lead the pricing strategy for restaurants menus - executing pricing and promotional changes and evaluating performance and impact
• Develop and implement a Restaurant commercial playbook and lead a cross-functional working group to establish local restaurant marketing strategy and establish a ‘local’ vs ‘centrally’ managed approach
• Partner with Area Managers to develop an understanding in operations about sales drivers and how operational teams can maximise sales and brand perception
• Lead merchandising optimization and range reviews to maximise transaction value, alongside the Operations & Food teams
• Maintain a climate that attracts, retains and motivates a high performing team

The ideal candidate for this role will be a commercial marketing leader with extensive experience of driving results in QSR, retail or hospitality environment, alongside solid

exposure to FMCG. They should demonstrate the ability to balance short-term sales driving activity whilst balancing long-term brand development. Candidates should be educated to degree level, ideally with a post graduate Marketing qualification.

They will also need to demonstrate:

• Strategic thinking with a passion for working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Data literacy with the ability to ‘speak to the numbers’
• Strong commercial acumen and financial literacy, with a solid understanding of business drivers and the ability to evaluate campaign performance and ROI
• Experience in developing, managing and working within budgets
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and thrives on building strong working relationships. Able to build trust and credibility across the business
• A track record of building creative and ground-breaking marketing campaigns and well-versed in understanding current trends on social and digital
• Excellent leadership capabilities with the ability to build a high-performing and engaged team

• A great working environment
• Pension scheme
• Target Bonus
• Refer A Friend Scheme
• Free Sushi or hot food (vegan options available)
• 50% discount in our Branches
• Employee Assistant Programme
•  (a service providing health and wellbeing support)
• Long Service Awards
• Wagestream - a financial wellbeing benefit that lets you access your pay as you earn it in real time and manage savings
• Life Assurance
• Cycle To Work
• Free on-site parking
• A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox and
• The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company.

Our people make us who we are. If you're looking for an exciting challenge and this sounds like the job for you please apply today as we can't wait to hear from you.

COME ROLL WITH US!

Role: Marketing Director (Broadwick Spaces & Services)  
Reports into: Group Commercial Director 
Location:  Canary Wharf, London 
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent (42.5 hours per week)  

Broadwick is a multifaceted international company with headquarters in London who create, develop, own and operate a diverse portfolio of venues, spaces, events and experiences.  

Broadwick believe in redefining spaces and how people experience music, art, culture and recreation by breaking down the traditional barriers. Their history and heritage is deeply rooted in music, building a portfolio of 20 global festivals before selling the portfolio in 2019 to focus on their growing portfolio of venues that includes Printworks London, Depot Mayfield Manchester, Landing Forty Two, Exhibition London, Control Room A and Magazine London.  

Collectively we strive to push boundaries and disrupt the cultural landscape by combining big thinking, bold ideas and commercial intelligence to produce spaces and experiences for discerning audiences in inspiring locations.    

Broadwick Spaces is the division responsible for the ownership, management and operation of a growing portfolio of hybrid venues designed for both cultural and commercial use. These spaces host a broad spectrum of activity, from music shows and fashion events to brand activations, filming, exhibitions and large-scale corporate gatherings. 

Spaces & Stories sits within the division as a specialist agency, focused on venue sales, client relationships and curating standout events across the portfolio. 

Broadwick Services is a diverse collective of businesses, each comprising specialist teams that excel in their respective fields. With a rich history rooted in supporting some of the events industry’s most iconic brands and prestigious events, Broadwick Services has established itself as a leader in delivering top-tier production services, world-class entertainment, talent management, and staffing solutions, along with expertly crafted set fabrication and temporary structures.   

We are made up of people who are passionate and dedicated to creating incredible spaces for people to enjoy with a lasting impact. We are a tight knit team full of supportive, talented people who are constantly pushing forward to our next new venue or project. 

The Marketing Director will lead the marketing function across Broadwick’s Spaces and Services portfolio. This is a high-impact role requiring strategic leadership, creative vision, and commercial acumen to build powerful brands, drive growth, and connect with audiences across both B2B and B2C markets. 

You will be responsible for setting the marketing strategy, structuring and inspiring a talented team, and ensuring our spaces and services are positioned as market leaders. 

Strategic Leadership 

• Develop and deliver the overall marketing vision for Broadwick. 
• Structure, lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing marketing team.
• Partner with the executive and commercial teams to align marketing with business objectives. 
• Champion a data-driven, innovative culture across the department. 

Brand & Campaigns 

• Define and evolve brand identity across multiple verticals and brands. 
• Oversee insight-led marketing campaigns that drive awareness, engagement, and sales. 
• Ensure consistency of messaging and creative execution across all platforms. 

Commercial Growth 

• Support sales and business development teams through demand generation and brand positioning. 
• Drive B2B and B2C strategies that contribute to revenue, client acquisition, and customer retention. 
• Leverage marketing to unlock new partnerships and commercial opportunities. 

Digital & Offline 

• Own the digital strategy (SEO, CRM, paid media, social, web, email). 
• Lead offline marketing and PR, including print advertising, press relations, out-of-home campaigns, and event activations. 
• Introduce new platforms, technologies, and tools to future-proof marketing. 
• Use analytics to continuously improve ROI, engagement, and customer experience. 

Operational Excellence 

• Set, track and report clear KPIs and performance metrics for the marketing function. 
• Manage departmental budgets effectively. 
• Ensure efficient workflows and processes to maximise impact. 

• Extensive experience leading multi-channel marketing strategies in a fast-paced, creative environment. 
• Proven track record of driving growth and brand awareness in real estate, venue, event, or experiential sectors.
• Demonstrable leadership experience managing all seniority levels, skillsets and cross-functional teams. 
• Strong analytical mindset with experience using data to drive decision-making. 
• Expertise in digital ecosystems, content strategy, and brand development. 

• Experience working in agency-side leadership roles or within multi-venue marketing. 
• Familiarity with Hubspot and project management platforms (e.g. Monday.com). 
• Understanding of marketing within both B2B and B2C contexts. 

We’re on the lookout for a senior leader in performance marketing to shape how Virgin approaches marketing effectiveness & growth, media, and MarTech across the Group. You’ll lead marketing strategy, media planning and buying, measurement effectiveness, and marketing campaigns for the Virgin masterbrand and Virgin Red – professionalising how we optimise media and building enterprise-wide capability. This is a role for a strategic operator who’s equally comfortable influencing the C-suite and rolling up sleeves to deliver measurable impact. 

Our Virgin Family 

Join the Virgin Group – a diverse collective driving change, enhancing customer experience, and having a blast. We're daring, disrupting industries from finance to space, united as part of the Virgin Family. 

Virgin Red and Virgin Management are the dynamic core of the Virgin brand. We reward our loyal customers with Virgin Points through an extensive partner network, nurture the Virgin brand globally across diverse industries like travel, health, and space, and champion customer-centric innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. Together, we unlock unique experiences, foster deep customer connections, and drive our purpose forward. 

We’re a huge brand, but not a huge team, which means we take a hands-on approach while thinking strategically. Everyone rolls up their sleeves to get things done, making it an exciting and collaborative place to work. 

Tell me more 

• Act as senior media advisor to Virgin Companies, designing playbooks and running capability workshops 

• Lead group media governance, procurement standards and vendor SLAs 

• Own the Virgin Management & Virgin Red central media P&L, forecasting, allocating and justifying spend through robust measurement 

• Build strategic partnerships with major platforms (Meta, Google, TikTok, DSPs, retail media networks) 

• Drive innovation through pilots, AI/automation, and new media formats 

• Lead performance marketing transformation across teams – hiring, upskilling and embedding a test-and-learn culture 

What you’ll need 

• A strong track record leading performance marketing or digital media at senior level, with experience shaping strategy and influencing at the top table 

• Proven success managing and optimising multi-million-pound media budgets, delivering measurable ROI across different channels and markets 

• Confidence advising and partnering with senior stakeholders in complex, matrixed organisations 

• Deep commercial know-how in negotiating with platforms, vendors and media partners, with the ability to run procurement and contracts end-to-end 

• Hands-on experience launching and scaling MarTech platforms and automation programmes that drive growth 

• Excellent communication skills – able to translate data and insight into clear recommendations and compelling stories for boards and leadership teams 

The extra details  

Role type: Permanent 
Location : London hub & your home space  
Salary : £competitive, plus bonus - We'll offer a salary that matches your skills, always aiming for room to grow. 
Working hours : Full time - We embrace flexible working. Let us know what hours empower you to be at your best both professionally and personally, we’ll try to find a perfect match for you and us. 
Benefits : Buckle up for an adventure with Virgin! Our benefits package isn't just a list - it's your ticket to an extraordinary career and life. Imagine unlimited leave for your globe-trotting dreams, a "Screw it, let's do it pot" to enjoy being you, and a learning budget to fuel your curiosity. We've got your back with top-notch health care, family support that goes the extra mile, and a pension plan to keep your future bright. From electric vehicles to flexible volunteering, we're not just offering a job - we're inviting you to join a community that celebrates your whole self.  
Closing date : 8th October 2025

Some of the attributes that define a Virgin person just can’t be quantified in words. We pride ourselves on welcoming people from all walks of life, with all sorts of skill sets. Most recently, we successfully campaigned to add ‘Dyslexic Thinking’ as a skill on LinkedIn. We truly value passion for Purpose and Sustainability, welcoming creative thinkers and innovators. Any uniqueness is a strength and will be considered an asset to our workforce. If there is something you would like us to consider, to tailor the hiring process to the way you work best, please don’t hesitate to let us know.  

For this role we will need to do a few extra essential checks such as a credit check and global sanctions check. We'll always be upfront about what's needed, get you’re okay first, handling everything sensitively and fairly while keeping your data secure. We are a Fair Chance employer and our people are our secret sauce so, we will always be open to listen to individual circumstances. 

Ready to turn your career into the ultimate adventure? Virgin's got the map, the compass, and the crew. Your great adventure awaits! 

What we’re all about

We find, when we come together in the pursuit of excellence, great things happen. And that’s how we do things at Quantexa – together. Our business is data, but our culture is collective. We’re about growth – but not just the bottom line. We create a culture where people feel empowered to do their best work. We might work across continents and time zones, but that doesn’t stop us from collaborating. We’re connected. We celebrate our successes together, and we unite to tackle the challenges. 41% of our colleagues come from an ethnic or religious minority background. We speak over 20 languages across our 47 nationalities, creating a sense of belonging for all. 

At Q, we’re looking for people who share that vision. People like you. 

The opportunity

The Field Marketing team at Quantexa plays a critical role in driving regional demand, building brand presence, and enabling our go-to-market teams to succeed in key markets. As a bridge between sales, solutions, and partner teams, field marketing is at the heart of how we bring Quantexa’s value to life in-region—through strategic programs, tailored campaigns, and high-impact events that generate awareness, build trust, and drive pipeline. 

We’re looking for a strategic, hands-on marketer based in the UK who thrives in a player-coach role. You’ll lead field and pipeline marketing across the EMEA region—setting the standard for how campaigns are run with exceptional organisation, multi-channel fluency, and a relentless focus on ROI. 

You’ll manage and mentor a growing team of field marketers, each aligned to a specific territory or industry, while also personally executing high-priority events and campaigns—from strategy to logistics. In regions where we don’t yet have dedicated field marketing support, you’ll step in to drive activity and ensure coverage, with the flexibility to evolve your remit as the team expands. 

You’ll Be Doing. 

• Strategic Leadership & Team Management 
• Lead field and pipeline marketing across the UK and EMEA to support pipeline and revenue goals. 
• Manage and mentor a team of field marketers, each focused on a specific territory or industry, providing strategic direction and hands-on support. 
• Set the standard for field marketing excellence through strong organisation, multi-channel fluency, and measurable impact. 
• Speak up and lead with vision, bringing proactive ideas, strategic thinking, and a collaborative mindset to cross-functional planning and team meetings. 
• Campaign Strategy & Execution 
• Own and execute regional marketing programs, especially in areas without dedicated field marketing support. Activities include: hosted events and tradeshows, webinars and digital campaigns, content syndication. 
• Localise and activate central campaigns (e.g. paid media, webinars, content) for regional relevance in close collaboration with industry marketing. 
• Maximise event impact through strong pre-, during-, and post-event engagement plans that generate qualified leads and move opportunities forward. 
• Cross-Functional Collaboration 
• Partner with BDRs to ensure campaigns are activated effectively, with targeted outreach before and after events, and feedback loops to inform future efforts. 
• Work closely with our ABM marketer to tailor integrated campaigns for named accounts and support 1:1 ABM initiatives. 
• Collaborate with partner marketing to develop and execute joint field plans that support shared goals. 
• Align with regional sales teams through regular cadences and communication touchpoints to ensure visibility and alignment on marketing efforts. 
• Lead territory planning sessions with sales leadership to align marketing activities with priority segments, territories, and accounts. 
• Performance & Process 
• Track and measure all marketing programs, monitoring cost per activity, lead generation, and pipeline impact. 
• Manage the regional field marketing budget, ensuring accurate forecasting, cost control, and timely execution. 
• Champion process and documentation to ensure marketing activities are scalable, repeatable, and measurable. 

Requirements

What You’ll Bring. 

• Substantial experience (typically 10+ years) in marketing roles within B2B technology organisations.
• Experience working in a high-growth tech environment is preferred. Familiarity with corporate communications, product marketing, strategy, and competitive intelligence is a plus. 
• Proven success in managing and executing events that build documented opportunity pipelines and create high-touch, memorable engagements with customers and prospects. 
• Ability to identify the right mix of activities and effectively build, track, and manage a budget as part of your core responsibilities. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines. 
• A track record of exceptional organisation and attention to detail, with a structured approach to planning and execution. 
• A commitment to process and documentation, ensuring marketing efforts are scalable, repeatable, and measurable. 
• A desire to lead by example, taking initiative and staying hands-on in both strategy and execution. 
• A results-driven mindset with a strong focus on measuring impact and using data to guide decisions.  

Benefits

Our perks and quirks

What makes you Q will help you to realise your full potential, flourish and enjoy what you do, while being recognised and rewarded with our broad range of benefits.

We offer

• Competitive salary & Company bonus

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