Interim Marketing Communications Manager

Marketing & Communications Manager

• Contract Duration: 3-6 months
• Hourly Rate: £375-£450 per day (Inside IR35)
• Location: Bedfordshire (Hybrid, mainly remote)
• Job Type: Contract

We are seeking an experienced Marketing & Communications Manager to lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of integrated marketing, communications, and engagement activities across a diverse portfolio of programmes, campaigns, and partnerships. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a highly collaborative environment and is skilled in managing multiple workstreams within a fast-paced and complex setting.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Develop and deliver integrated marketing and communications plans that align with organisational priorities, programmes, and strategic objectives.
• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of multi-channel campaigns using paid, owned, and earned channels.
• Provide expert marketing and communications support across a range of programmes, projects, and partnerships.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, partners, and internal teams to maximise engagement opportunities and campaign reach.
• Plan and deliver change communications and engagement activities that support programme implementation and stakeholder adoption.
• Support the development and application of brand strategy, ensuring consistency across all communications and marketing materials.
• Work collaboratively with content, digital, communications, and design teams to create compelling campaign assets, toolkits, events materials, and digital content.
• Lead audience segmentation, targeting, and insight activities to improve audience engagement and campaign effectiveness.
• Manage agency and supplier relationships, including procurement activity, briefing, performance management, and budget oversight.
• Produce regular reporting and campaign evaluations, providing insight and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership teams.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Significant experience in marketing, communications, brand, campaigns, or digital engagement roles.
• Proven track record of developing and delivering successful marketing and communications strategies and plans.
• Strong project and programme management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Knowledge of digital marketing, customer journeys, websites, and online engagement strategies.
• Experience managing external agencies, suppliers, and procurement processes.
• Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of measuring return on investment and campaign effectiveness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong stakeholder management and influencing abilities.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive and solutions-focused approach, comfortable balancing strategic planning with hands-on delivery.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to lead impactful marketing and communications activities that drive engagement and support strategic programmes.
• Work across a varied portfolio, influence key initiatives, and play a central role in shaping audience engagement and organisational success.
• Dynamic and supportive work environment that fosters growth and professional development 

If you have the necessary skill set please apply online today!