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Digital Operations Assistant (Fixed Term Contract)
Posted 4 days ago by Selfridges
Job IntroductionAs a Digital Operations Assistant, you will, along with the Digital Operations Specialist and Manager, m...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Undetermined
- Location London, England, United Kingdom
Marketing, Sales and Customer Success Executive
Posted 4 days ago by Tooting Film Studios
The RoleWe are seeking a dynamic Marketing, Sales and Customer Success Executive to sit at the heart of our operations.T...
- Rate £40,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Onsite
- Location London, England, United Kingdom
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About Our Digital Marketing Contract Roles in London
What does a digital marketing contractor do?
Digital Marketing contractors plan and execute marketing campaigns across online channels, covering paid search, paid social, display advertising, email marketing, content marketing, SEO, and marketing automation. The role is hands-on and results-driven: clients expect contractors to set up campaigns, manage budgets, analyse performance data, optimise for conversions, and report on ROI. Unlike a marketing strategist or brand consultant, a digital marketing contractor is expected to operate the tools directly, whether that is Google Ads, Meta Business Suite, HubSpot, Marketo, or a programmatic advertising platform. Organisations hire digital marketing contractors when launching new products or campaigns, filling gaps in their marketing team, or bringing in specialist channel expertise that their permanent team lacks.
What is the market like for digital marketing contractors?
The UK digital marketing contracting market is active and accessible, with relatively low barriers to entry compared to many contracting disciplines. Demand is broad-based across sectors, though e-commerce, technology, and financial services are the largest hirers. The market is segmented by channel specialism: PPC and paid social contractors are the most commonly hired, followed by SEO specialists and marketing automation experts. Generalist digital marketing contractors who can work across multiple channels are valued by smaller organisations that need a single contractor to cover their entire digital marketing operation. Rates are lower than most IT or finance contracting disciplines, reflecting the larger talent pool and the more junior average seniority of the work. However, specialists in areas like programmatic advertising, marketing data analytics, or CRM implementation can command rates at the upper end of the range.
What is the contracting market like in London?
London dominates the UK contractor market by volume, depth, and rate levels. The capital concentrates the headquarters and major offices of most FTSE 100 companies, the largest global banks, the Big Four professional services firms, and the central government departments that collectively generate the majority of UK contract demand. Every contracting discipline covered on this site has active demand in London, from niche specialisms like threat intelligence and LLM engineering through to high-volume disciplines like project management and business analysis. The sheer density of employers means contractors in London typically have more choice of engagement at any given time than anywhere else in the UK. Day rates carry a premium of 15 to 25 per cent over the national average across most disciplines, reflecting both the concentration of complex, high-value programmes and the cost of operating in the capital.
How much do digital marketing contractors usually earn in London?
Contract rates for digital marketing roles in London typically range from £330 to £605 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many digital marketing vacancies in London are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 250 digital marketing contract roles across the site, with London accounting for roughly one in three of those. Data reviewed up to June 2026.