Head Of Marketing (12 Month Contract)

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A property development group in Central London is seeking a Head of Marketing to lead their marketing function. This senior leadership role involves strategic oversight and team development during a significant expansion. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in real estate marketing, with the ability to shape strategy and mentor a diverse team. The position offers competitive compensation, including a salary up to £90,000 and clear progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £90,000

Performance-related bonus structure

Comprehensive healthcare package

Pension scheme

Direct access to senior leadership team

Qualifications

• Proven Head of Marketing or senior marketing leadership experience within real estate/property development.
• Demonstrable experience building and managing large, multi-disciplinary marketing teams.
• Strong background in acquisition marketing and launch campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic marketing direction across all development projects from acquisition to completion.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing marketing team.
• Collaborate directly with CCO and senior stakeholders on strategic initiatives.

Skills

Senior marketing leadership experience

Team building and management

Acquisition marketing

Stakeholder management

Job description

Head of Marketing

Location: Central London offices
Salary: Up to £90,000 + bonus & travel allowance
Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract with potential for permanent progression

Highlights

• Lead and shape marketing strategy for a rapidly expanding property development group
• Build and mentor a high-performing marketing team across multiple disciplines
• Drive creative direction from acquisition through to launch across diverse development portfolio

About the opportunity

An established property development group requires a Head of Marketing to lead their marketing function during a period of significant expansion. This senior leadership role encompasses strategic oversight, creative direction, and team development across their growing portfolio of developments. The position offers the opportunity to shape marketing strategy from the ground up, working directly with senior stakeholders including the CCO whilst building and mentoring a team of marketing professionals across various specialisms.

What makes the role exceptional

This is a genuine leadership role where you\'ll drive both strategic direction and creative vision across the entire development lifecycle. Beyond traditional marketing leadership, you\'ll influence acquisition decisions and shape projects from initial viability through to market launch. The role offers the rare opportunity to build and develop a marketing function within a growing organisation, with clear potential for permanent progression as the business expands.

Key responsibilities

• Lead strategic marketing direction across all development projects from acquisition to completion
• Build, mentor and develop a high-performing marketing team across digital, creative and traditional channels
• Drive creative direction and campaign development for multiple concurrent developments
• Support senior leadership in early viability assessments for potential acquisitions
• Establish and manage relationships with external creative agencies and strategic partners
• Oversee marketing budgets and resource allocation across portfolio
• Collaborate directly with CCO and senior stakeholders on strategic initiatives
• Shape marketing processes and systems to support rapid business growth

Requirements

• Proven Head of Marketing or senior marketing leadership experience within real estate/property development
• Demonstrable experience building and managing large, multi-disciplinary marketing teams
• Deep understanding of property development marketing pace and industry dynamics
• Strategic leadership capability with track record of driving creative direction
• Experience working at pace within high-growth development environments
• Strong background in acquisition marketing and launch campaigns
• Excellent stakeholder management skills at board level
• Proven ability to mentor and develop marketing talent across various disciplines

Rewards and benefits

• Competitive salary up to £90,000 + Performance-related bonus structure and Travel allowance
• Comprehensive healthcare package
• Pension scheme
• Opportunity for permanent progression within expanding division
• Direct access to senior leadership team
• Central London location with modern facilities

We are an equal opportunities recruiter, valuing diversity and inclusion and welcoming applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background. For more information about this role, please get in touch with our team at deverellsmith, your strategic recruitment partner.