Marketing Manager (9 month contract)

A leading national retail organisation is seeking an experienced Marketing Manager to cover a 9-month maternity leave. This is a high-impact role working closely with senior leadership and guiding a small marketing team to deliver strategic, insight-led campaigns that drive commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute marketing strategies aligned to overall business goals.

• Manage key stakeholder relationships, including regular updates to senior leadership.

• Deliver an annual calendar of marketing campaigns with consistent, accurate messaging.

• Oversee campaign budgets and ensure activity is delivered within financial targets.

• Lead research and insight projects, including brand tracking and customer segmentation.

• Support wider budget planning and provide leadership within the marketing team.

• Mentor and support team members, including recruitment and performance development.

• Manage relationships with external brand partners and internal cross-functional teams.

• Represent marketing across departments such as Operations, HR, Trading and Foodservice.

• Lead planning of company-wide events, including conferences and internal celebrations.

Candidate Profile

• Degree in Marketing, Business, or a related discipline.

• 2+ years' experience in marketing management, ideally within retail, FMCG or a fast-paced consumer environment.

• Strong understanding of marketing strategy, campaign delivery and budget management.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.

• Highly organised, detail-focused and adaptable to changing priorities.

• Creative thinker with strong problem-solving ability.

• Experience managing or mentoring a team.

• Full driving licence and ability to travel occasionally.

Key Attributes

• Clear and confident communicator with excellent presentation skills.

• Strong project management and organisational ability.

• Positive, solutions-oriented and resilient when working under pressure.

• Able to build strong relationships at all levels, internally and externally.

• Driven, enthusiastic and committed to delivering high-quality work at pace.