Advertising & Media Manager

Quilter; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wealth management company is seeking an Advertising & Media Manager to oversee brand-building and media strategy. The role involves managing advertising campaigns across various channels, analyzing performance, and collaborating with internal teams. Candidates should have experience in financial services marketing and strong skills in consumer media strategy and campaign management. This is a hybrid position based in Southampton or London.

Benefits

182 hours holiday (26 days)

Quilter Incentive Scheme

Non-contributory pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance (4x salary)

Income protection (75% of salary)

Qualifications

• Proven track record in developing and executing marketing strategies within the financial services sector.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and work closely with the media agency.
• Expertise in planning, executing, and optimizing marketing campaigns across various channels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of the media buying strategy.
• Use data to measure and report on the performance of the campaigns.
• Work closely with internal teams and the media agency to ensure alignment with business objectives.

Skills

Consumer Media Strategy

Campaign Management

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Job description

About the Business Quilter plc is a leading wealth management business, helping to enable brighter financial futures for every generation.

Quilter oversees £119.4 billion in customer investments (as at end December 2024). It has an adviser and customer offering spanning financial advice, investment platforms, multi-asset investment solutions, and discretionary fund management. The business is comprised of two segments: Affluent and High Net Worth.

Affluent encompasses the financial planning business, Quilter Financial Planning, the Quilter Investment Platform and Quilter Investors, the multi-asset investment solutions business.

High Net Worth includes the discretionary fund management business, Quilter Cheviot, together with Quilter Cheviot Financial Planning.

At Quilter we never stand still. Our foundations are rooted in our extraordinary expertise, which is trusted by hundreds of thousands of customers, but we have great ambitions to stay one step ahead and make an even greater difference to the people and communities we serve.

Our business is transforming, continually modernising, and becoming even more customer centric. So, if you want to be bold in the pursuit of your ambitions, bring new ideas, and challenge and evolve what we do, it’s the perfect time to join us! About the Role

Level: 4

Department: Marketing

Location: Southampton, United Kingdom or London, United Kingdom (hybrid-working)

Contract Type: Permanent

Regulated/Non-Regulated: Non-Regulated

Shape the Future of Financial Advice

Are you passionate about shaping how a brand is seen and felt? At Quilter, we are on a mission to lead the wealth management industry with bold, customer-first advertising. Join us as we build a brand that champions the customer creating brighter financial futures and makes a meaningful impact across generations.

As Advertising & Media Manager, you will be at the heart of our brand-building journey. You will lead the planning and execution of our media buying strategy that elevate Quilter’s presence across our target audiences. The primary focus will be to deliver the media strategy to build brand awareness with target consumers in addition to managing the advertising strategy for our B2B campaigns. You will play a critical role in helping to deliver our strategic goals.

You will work within the Brand team reporting into the Senior Brand Manager working alongside creative designers and a copywriter. The Brand team forms an integral part of the wider Affluent Division Marketing function.

Key Duties and Tasks:

• Manage and deliver the advertising media strategy: Input and help manage the planning, execution, and optimisation of the media strategy across various channels, including digital, print, and broadcast media.
• Campaign Performance & Analysis: Use data to measure and report on the performance of the campaigns, providing insights and recommendations for improvement. Create detailed post campaign analysis for a range of stakeholders.
• Agency & Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, senior management, and crucially the media agency to ensure alignment with business objectives and the successful execution of the media strategy.
• Innovate and Adapt: Stay updated with industry trends and innovations, adapting strategies to stay competitive and relevant.

About You

Experience, Skills, and Knowledge:

• Consumer Media Strategy: Strong background in creating and managing consumer media strategies, including digital, print, and broadcast media.
• Campaign Management: Expertise in planning, executing, and optimizing marketing campaigns across various channels.
• Data Analysis: Proficient in using data to measure campaign performance and make data-driven decisions to improve and evolve campaigns.
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and work closely with the media agency.
• Experience in Financial Services Marketing: Proven track record in developing and executing marketing strategies within the financial services sector.

Must-Have Behaviours and Competencies:

• Creativity: Innovative mindset to create compelling and effective marketing campaigns.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills to interpret data and derive actionable insights and reporting.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Customer Focus: Strong customer orientation to understand and meet the needs of the target audience.
• Problem-Solving: Effective problem-solving skills to address challenges and find solutions quickly.
• Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.

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Inclusion & Diversity

We value diversity and strive to promote inclusivity in all aspects of our culture. We believe in equal opportunities for all, ensuring that no applicant encounters less favourable treatment based on anything but their skills, qualifications, experience, and potential. We celebrate the unique contributions of a diverse workforce and create a respectful, nurturing environment where every colleague can thrive.

Values

Do the right thing: We act with integrity and are proudly committed to going above and beyond in service of our clients and the support we provide our communities.
Always curious: We continuously seek new ideas and knowledge so we’re one step ahead of our clients’ needs. We look for inspiration everywhere and encourage experimentation, recognising that this is how we create brilliant solutions for brighter futures.
Embrace challenge: We aim high to transform our potential into meaningful outcomes. With ambition as our driving force and a steadfast commitment to growth, we succeed for the good of every generation.
Stronger together: Combining our diverse talents, we accomplish more collectively than we ever could do alone. We speak openly, actively listen, and support each other, and constructively challenge and embrace new ideas. We seek empowerment and demonstrate ownership and trust, with the confidence to make impactful decisions.

Core Benefits

Holiday: 182 hours (26 days)

Quilter Incentive Scheme: All employees are eligible to participate in incentive scheme, to incentivise business performance and their contribution.

Pension Scheme: A non-contributory company pension scheme that can be boosted through personal contributions.

Private Medical Insurance: Single cover as standard with options to increase cover to include your partner or children.

Life Assurance: 4x your salary.

Income Protection: 75% of salary, less state benefits, payable after 26 weeks of absence.

Healthcare Cash Plan: Jersey employees only

In addition to our core benefits, we offer a range of flexible benefits to UK employees that you can choose from and pay for conveniently via a salary deduction.