Marketing Manager, Interim Contract - Cambridge

Deverell Smith ,
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £42,000 per annum

Overview

My client is an award-winning housebuilder, developing five star new homes across over South East England and London. They are one of the leading developers across this area, and the company has grown and established itself across their 20 year history to be one of the UK's largest family owned housebuilders. They have a pipeline to deliver around 2000 homes per year, and work on a number of joint venture private and share ownership schemes across SE England. Due to the volume of work they have on at the moment, they are looking for a Marketing Manager to join them on an interim basis, to manage and deliver on all of the marketing for one of their flagship sites around the Cambridge area. This will be a 3-6 month fixed term contract, with the possibility (but not promise) or a permanent contract following this. It is essential for them that they find someone that has managed and delivered the whole of the marketing mix, preferable for a large multi-phase residential development. An understanding and interest in the property industry is essential. Key responsibilities: Deliver and manager a targeted and sales-driven marketing plan of campaigns to encourage sales across a large residential site Manage the inception and delivery of the marketing strategy, including branding, onsite marketing, interior design, brochures, lead generation, website management and events Manage multiple external creative agencies and work closely with internal senior stakeholders Regular site visits to ensure the presentation of all marketing signage an collateral is of high standard and in line with the brand guidelines Regular meetings with creative agencies regarding marketing material production, amendments, copy deadlines, print, delivery Organise events and exhibitions, ensuring all logistics are in place and all relevant marketing materials are readily available Create clear and concise reports outline the effectiveness of all marketing campaigns and draw up recommendations for the future Oversee design and installations of Marketing Suites Support of 1 x Marketing Assistant and reporting to the Regional Sales Manager Experience and attributes required: A clean UK driver's license, a company car is available but you must be able to drive 4-5 years' experience in marketing, preferably with previous experience working for a New Homes developer, but Real Estate experience is essential Experience covering the whole of the marketing mix, setting strategies and implements a broad variety of marketing initiatives A generalist marketing professional, with experience in traditional and digital marketing, as well and events, comms and PR Experience in managing multiple agencies and internal stakeholders Ability to juggle multiple tasks at one time, and being able to prioritise your work accordingly The ability to work efficiently and effectively to ensure tight deadlines are met Ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels, and the ability to be firm and push agencies to ensure deadlines are met A driven and passionate individual who is able to use their initiate and self-manage Strong attention to detail Strong written and verbal communications skills A creative flare, and the confidence to put your ideas forward Remuneration: competitive Location: Cambridge Contract length: 3-6 months Start date: March If you have the relevant skills and personal attributes required for this role, and are currently looking for a new opportunity, then please do not hesitate to contact me. Either reply to this advert, or email me directly to