Contractor Opportunity - B2B Marketing Consultant

Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE); Rugby; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading professional institution in the UK seeks a Marketing Consultant to support a strategic review of its training portfolio. This role requires strong B2B marketing experience, analytical skills, and the ability to develop impactful strategies. The consultant will work remotely or in a hybrid format. The position is short-term, lasting up to 3 months, with an immediate start date. Applications must include a CV and cover letter, and the deadline is 19 October 2025.

Benefits

Annual performance reviews

Training and development opportunities

Company contributory pension scheme

Life assurance linked to pension scheme

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company paid sickness leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Health cash plan

Financial support for professional membership

Free parking and refreshments at Rugby Office

Qualifications

• Proven B2B marketing experience, ideally within professional services, education, or training sectors.
• Confidence in proposing and executing bold, strategic changes.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive audit of IChemE’s current training products and services.
• Identify gaps, overlaps, and opportunities for new offerings based on sector trends.
• Undertake desk-based research into competitor pricing models.

Skills

B2B marketing experience

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Excellent communication

Ability to work independently

Job description

Shape the future. Empower a profession. Make global impact.

At IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers), we’re more than a professional body — we are a powerful, global movement of over 32,000 chemical, biochemical and process engineers who are solving some of the world’s biggest challenges.

From climate change and clean energy to food security and health, our members lead the way in creating a safer, more sustainable world. We champion excellence, ethics and innovation. Through our professional standards, qualified members are entitled to use the titles Chartered Chemical Engineer and Professional Process Safety Engineer.

With a bold new strategy, fresh leadership, and an ambitious agenda for growth, inclusion and influence, this is a truly exciting time to join IChemE. Be part of a team that’s raising the bar, growing its global voice, and engineering a sustainable world.

Position:

IChemE is seeking a commercially astute Marketing Consultant with strong B2B experience to support a strategic review of our training portfolio - both complimentary and paid offerings. The consultant will assess and advise on improvements to pricing, delivery methods, and promotional strategies, and may also support implementation where appropriate.

If you thrive at translating insight into impact and understand how to craft compelling propositions that resonate with both individuals and organisations then we want to hear from you. This is a great opportunity for your to work with a world-leading professional institution committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences.

Requirements:

• Market-aligned product & service scoping
• Conduct a comprehensive audit of IChemE’s current training products and services.
• Identify gaps, overlaps, and opportunities for new offerings based on sector trends and audience needs.
• Segment audiences (e.g., early-career professionals, technical specialists, employers) and align offerings to their expectations.
• Deliver a strategic roadmap with clear recommendations for product/service development, enhancement, or retirement — ensuring relevance, value, and impact.

• Market research & pricing strategy
• Undertake desk-based research into competitor pricing models, promotional tactics, and positioning across the professional training landscape.
• Analyse pricing benchmarks for both technical and personal development training.
• Provide a pricing framework and recommendations that balance commercial viability with member value, and support improved new customer conversion and retention.

• Training course positioning & sales narrative
• Develop a structured, thematic presentation of IChemE’s training portfolio that highlights business impact and employer relevance.
• Create messaging and sales collateral tailored to both decision-makers (e.g., HR, L&D leads) and individual professionals.
• Shape a compelling pitch that positions IChemE’s training as a strategic investment—essential for professional growth and organisational performance.

What you will bring:

• Proven B2B marketing experience, ideally within professional services, education, or training sectors
• Confidence in proposing and executing bold, strategic changes
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent written and visual communication abilities
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality outputs to tight timelines

Other information:

Location: Remote / Hybrid (UK-based preferred)

Contract Type: Short-term project up to 3 months

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: Dependent on experience

To apply, please provide a CV and a cover letter expressing your interest in the position, how your experience relates to the role, and why you are a strong candidate. Applications sent without a cover letter will not be reviewed. Only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered.

The closing date for all applications is close of business 19 October 2025. IChemE reserves the right to interview exceptional candidates and make an offer of employment before the closing date should we wish.

Let’s shape the future of professional learning in the chemical and process engineering sector together. IChemE benefits of employment include:

• Annual performance reviews
• Training and development opportunities
• Company contributory pension scheme that matches employee contributions by 1.5 times up to a maximum capped 12% employer contribution
• Life assurance linked to being an active member of the pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) for full time members of staff
• Company paid sickness leave after 6 months employment and increased at intervals based on length of service
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Health cash plan (cash back on optical, dental, physio and more)
• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions if relevant to your role
• Free parking and refreshments at our Rugby Office