Head of Marketing & Communication (M/F)

ThrustMe; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing deep-tech company in London is seeking a Head of Marketing & Communication to establish and lead the marketing function. You will manage brand development, internal and external communications, and market insights. The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of B2B marketing experience, preferably in aerospace, and strong communication skills in English and French. This role offers a competitive salary, performance bonus, and stock options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Stock option plan (BSPCE)

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of B2B marketing and communication experience in aerospace or technical industries.
• Strong track record in communication and brand management.
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a strong company and product brand.
• Drive internal and external communication.
• Develop market reports and customer insights.
• Set up KPIs for marketing and communication.
• Recruit and lead a dedicated Marketing & Communication team.

Skills

B2B marketing

Brand management

Product marketing

Communication

AI tools usage

Job description

Head of Marketing & Communication (M/F)

ThrustMe is a fast-growing deep-tech industrial company, driven by innovation and sustainability. As a pioneer in advanced in-orbit propulsion solutions for satellites, we became the first in the world to demonstrate an iodine-fuelled electric propulsion system in space. Today we are leading the industrial space era, delivering systems at scale to clients worldwide. With more than 200 systems launched and a new product line coming to market, we are scaling rapidly and strengthening our global presence.

We are now looking for a Head of Marketing & Communication to establish and lead this function at ThrustMe.

As Head of Marketing & Communication, you will lead the Marketing & Communication function within ThrustMe’s Commercial Department. You will be responsible for building and managing a strong company and product brand, taking our branding and marketing from the teenager phase of a scale-up to the maturity of a global industrial leader. You will also drive internal and external communications and deliver market insights that support business growth.

In the near term, this is a hands-on role, supported by one engineer (attached to the Engineering team). You are expected to expand capabilities by engaging agencies and freelancers before progressively building a dedicated in-house team.

Your responsibilities:

• Build and manage a strong company and product brand, with a clear marketing toolbox.
• Drive internal and external communication with clarity and authenticity.
• Develop and deliver market reports, competitive intelligence, and customer insights.
• Set up and follow KPIs to ensure marketing and communicaiton impact and ROI.
• Over time, recruit, structure, and lead a dedicated Marketing & Communication team.

Your profile:

• 5–8 years of B2B marketing and communication experience, ideally in aerospace or other deep technical industries.
• Strong track record in communication, brand management, and product marketing.
• Hands-on, autonomous and collaborative with a strategic mindset.
• Comfortable working with external partners and gradually building an internal team.
• Passionate about innovation and motivated by working in a fast-scaling, science and engineering driven international company.
• Demonstrated ability to use AI-tools effectively while ensuring a human, authentic communication and marketing voice.
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English and French.

What we offer:

• A strategic and transversal role working closely with the CEO and the key decision makers across the company.
• The opportunity to both deliver results hands-on and mature the marketing and communication function within ThrustMe.
• A dynamic, international, and growth-driven environment that makes the impossible possible.
• Competitive salary, performance bonus, and stock option plan (BSPCE).