Growth & Marketing Director F/H

Les Nouvelles Recrues; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Growth & Marketing Director for a fast-growing EdTech company in London. You will lead marketing strategy, manage a talented team, and create data-driven campaigns for growth. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of B2B marketing experience, with leadership skills and proficiency in HubSpot. Competitive compensation and hybrid work model offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

Learning budget

Pension plan

Regular team events

Qualifications

• 8+ years in B2B marketing, with at least 3 years in SaaS or tech scale-ups.
• Strong track record in building pipeline through multi-channel campaigns.
• Fluent in English, French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and execution of marketing from acquisition to retention.
• Manage and mentor an international marketing team.
• Own brand positioning and messaging across all channels.

Skills

B2B marketing

Performance-driven campaigns

Account-based marketing (ABM)

SEO/SEA

Content strategy

CRM (HubSpot)

Leadership

Analytical mindset

Job description

Overview

Our mission at Les Nouvelles Recrues is to recruit you for who you are, not just what’s expected of you, and to help you find the role that truly fits you.

Today, we’re hiring a Growth & Marketing Director for one of our clients: Rise Up, a fast-growing EdTech company revolutionising blended learning across Europe. The position is based in London, with hybrid work flexibility.

About Rise Up

Founded in 2014, Rise Up is a leading blended learning solution that combines an intuitive platform (LMS/LXP) with deep pedagogical expertise. With offices in Paris, London, and Lisbon, the team of 100+ talents is on a mission to keep companies and their people up-to-skill in a fast-changing world.

More than 5 million learners across 73 countries already trust Rise Up to support their growth.

At Rise Up, they believe the future is built today and they’re actively shaping the next generation of workforce training in Europe and beyond.

What’s at stake / Your mission

As Head of Growth & Marketing, your role is pivotal: you’ll lead strategy and execution across the full marketing funnel from acquisition to retention while scaling the brand’s presence internationally.

Your ultimate goal? Fuel sales with high-quality, high-intent leads, thanks to scalable, data-driven campaigns and a brand people remember (and trust).

You’ll be responsible for:

• Growth Strategy & Performance Marketing
• Define and execute full-funnel growth strategies (inbound, outbound, ABM) to drive qualified pipeline.
• Design data-backed campaigns tailored to key personas.
• Own performance tracking: campaign ROI, conversion analysis, CRM optimisation (HubSpot).
• Manage SEO, SEA, and content efforts alongside agency partners.
• Partner closely with Sales to improve lead quality, test new acquisition tactics, and expand into new markets.
• Keep an eye on competitors and market trends to stay ahead of the game.

• Brand & Content Marketing
• Own brand positioning and messaging across all channels.
• Build thought leadership through PR, events, partnerships.
• Oversee content strategy: case studies, whitepapers, client testimonials, webinars.
• Create impactful sales enablement materials in collaboration with Sales.
• Lead event marketing strategy for trade shows and conferences.

• Team & Agency Management
• Manage and mentor a growing international team of 5 (France & UK).
• Coordinate work with external agencies and partners (SEO, SEA, creative).
• Own and optimise the global marketing budget.

Growth & Learning Opportunities

You’ll join at a pivotal stage: Rise Up is scaling fast, and this role gives you end-to-end ownership of global marketing. Expect to grow with the business, take on strategic challenges, and evolve into a key member of the leadership team.

Your Future Team

You’ll work closely with the executive team (including the Country Manager UK, CEO and Chief Revenue Officer), manage a talented international marketing team, and collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Product, and Customer Success. The culture is Ambitious, collaborative, and impact-driven with a strong sense of care for people.

About You

• 8+ years in B2B marketing, with at least 3 years in SaaS or tech scale-ups.
• Strong track record in building pipeline through multi-channel, performance-driven campaigns.
• Expertise in account-based marketing (ABM), SEO/SEA, content strategy, CRM (HubSpot essential).
• Analytical mindset with confidence in dashboarding, KPIs, and performance reporting.
• A strategic yet hands-on operator, sensitive to brand storytelling.
• Fluent in English (written + spoken). French is a plus.
• Proven leadership experience: you know how to inspire, structure, and scale a marketing team in a high-growth context.

Contract & Compensation

• Contract type: Permanent / Full-time
• Location: London (hybrid model)
• Compensation: Competitive package with performance-based bonus
• Financial benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, learning budget, pension plan

Perks & Work Culture

• Offices: Central London (hybrid-friendly).
• Regular team events and offsites across Europe.
• A people-first culture: high autonomy, strong collaboration, and shared purpose.

Recruitment Process

• Intro call (30 min) — With Les Nouvelles Recrues: Let’s discuss your background and ambitions.
• Hiring manager interview (1h) — A call with Samantha, head of Marketing UK
• Written questions/assessment — A few focused tasks to assess alignment and approach.
• On-site interview (~2h) — Meet the team and co-founders. Deep dive into strategy, vision, and role expectations.

If this sounds like your next big move, we can’t wait to meet you. You’ll hear back from us within 24 business hours—because your time matters.