Marketing Officer (FTC)

Thistle Group is a multi-award-winning organisation which offers a range of services and products to financial services firms, helping our clients through the twists and turns of the ever-changing regulatory landscape. Thistle Initiatives, our regulatory consultancy, provides expert compliance advice and support right across the financial services sector. Our clients range from niche start-ups to long-established market leaders covering the following verticals: Investments, Payment Services, Financial Crime, Credit, Mortgages, Insurance and Change & Transformation.

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Marketing Officer to play a key role in planning, executing, and optimising marketing initiatives that support business growth. This role is suited to someone who is highly organised, creative, and confident in managing a variety of marketing activities, from digital campaigns to events, while working collaboratively across teams in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver integrated marketing campaigns in line with business objectives.
• Manage and maintain a content calendar to ensure consistent messaging and timely delivery of campaigns.
• Take ownership of content creation, editing, and publishing across digital channels, including the company website, email, and social media platforms.
• Oversee social media activity by developing engaging content, monitoring performance, and recommending improvements.
• Coordinate and support the delivery of email campaigns, including copywriting, proofing, scheduling, and performance analysis.
• Lead on the organisation of marketing events, webinars, and partner initiatives—managing logistics, communications, and follow-up activities.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure effective execution of marketing projects.
• Track, measure, and report on marketing performance, providing insights and recommendations for optimisation.
• Contribute ideas to enhance brand presence and explore new marketing opportunities.

Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience in a marketing or communications role, ideally within financial or professional services.
• Strong knowledge of digital marketing channels, including social media management, email marketing, and website CMS.
• Experience with CRM and marketing automation tools (HubSpot experience a plus).
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for detail and brand consistency.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and generate actionable insights.
• A proactive, creative, and collaborative approach to problem-solving and campaign delivery.

Soft Skills:

• A positive, proactive, and adaptable attitude.
• Eagerness to learn and develop new skills in a supportive team environment.
• Strong team player with excellent collaboration skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to high-quality outputs and attention to detail.

This is an exciting opportunity for a marketing professional looking to gain valuable experience in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about marketing and eager to contribute to a high-performing team, we would love to hear from you.

We offer Competitive salary and the ability to grow your career within the Thistle Initiatives 25 - 30 days holiday entitlement depending on length of service Company pension scheme Private Medical Insurance Gym membership contribution Fantastic City of London location and working environment Working with dynamic teams with regular social events If you are looking to springboard your career to the next level and would like to be part of a supportive and dynamic culture, then please apply immediately.