Senior Marketing Specialist (3-6m contract)

Senior Marketing Specialist (3-6m contract)

Posted 1 week ago by Signet Recruitment and Retention

£80,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom

Summary: The Senior Marketing Specialist is tasked with developing and executing a strategic marketing plan to enhance the visibility of the organization and support global business growth. This role involves collaboration with internal teams, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The position is hybrid, based in London, and is a fixed-term contract lasting between 3 to 6 months. The specialist will report directly to the Chief Executive and play a crucial role in driving membership value and professional development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop a marketing strategy in collaboration with internal teams.
  • Identify key industry trends and marketing opportunities.
  • Refresh communication channels, content, and campaign planning.
  • Align campaigns with organisational goals and member needs.
  • Establish key marketing metrics and indicators.
  • Support executive communications and Board-level messaging.
  • Work cross-functionally to support and upskill teams.
  • Promote innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
  • Ensure high-quality communications and encourage peer review.
  • Build networks with global regulatory bodies, academic institutions, and industry.
  • Represent the organisation at external events.
  • Ensure all marketing activities comply with legal, ethical, and regulatory standards.
  • Report to the Board on strategic marketing initiatives.
  • Drive cost-effective marketing strategies with global reach.
  • Define financial KPIs aligned with budget and strategic goals.

Key Skills:

  • Degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field.
  • Senior-level leadership experience; ideally in health/life sciences or membership organisations.
  • Proven team management and resource planning.
  • Experience developing and executing marketing strategies.
  • Budgeting and performance measurement expertise.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Experience in international or global strategy roles (desirable).
  • Awareness of regulatory affairs in life sciences sectors (desirable).

Salary (Rate): £80,000.00 yearly

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Marketing

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: Senior Marketing Specialist

Location: Hybrid working (London office based in Canary Wharf)

Employment Type: Fixed term (3–6 months)

Reports to: Chief Executive

Overview

The Senior Marketing Specialist is responsible for delivering a high-level strategic marketing plan to support the CEO in driving global business and membership growth. The role focuses on enhancing the organisation's visibility, supporting membership and professional development teams, and improving member value.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Marketing
    • Develop a marketing strategy in collaboration with internal teams.
    • Identify key industry trends and marketing opportunities.
    • Refresh communication channels, content, and campaign planning.
    • Align campaigns with organisational goals and member needs.
    • Establish key marketing metrics and indicators.
    • Support executive communications and Board-level messaging.
  • Collaboration & Leadership
    • Work cross-functionally to support and upskill teams.
    • Promote innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
    • Ensure high-quality communications and encourage peer review.
  • Stakeholder Relations
    • Build networks with global regulatory bodies, academic institutions, and industry.
    • Represent the organisation at external events.
  • Governance & Compliance
    • Ensure all marketing activities comply with legal, ethical, and regulatory standards.
    • Report to the Board on strategic marketing initiatives.
  • Financial Management
    • Drive cost-effective marketing strategies with global reach.
    • Define financial KPIs aligned with budget and strategic goals.

Qualifications and Skills

Essential:

  • Degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field.
  • Senior-level leadership experience; ideally in health/life sciences or membership organisations.
  • Proven team management and resource planning.
  • Experience developing and executing marketing strategies.
  • Budgeting and performance measurement expertise.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable:

  • Experience in international or global strategy roles.
  • Aware of regulatory affairs in life sciences sectors.

Key Competencies

  • Strategic thinking
  • Detail-oriented and compliant
  • Problem-solving
  • Relationship-building
  • Innovation and continuous improvement
  • CRM and IT proficiency

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • 26 days holiday, hybrid working, pension contribution, and life assurance
  • Supportive environment focused on professional excellence
  • Opportunity to impact regulatory affairs leadership development