Marketing and Communications Lead

Lloyd's Register trusted advice in the maritime industry; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime advisory firm is looking for a Marketing and Communications Lead to develop and execute strategic marketing initiatives. The role focuses on increasing visibility across digital platforms while managing media relations and engagement. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in communications, a relevant degree, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment. The position offers opportunities to influence maritime decarbonization discussions and collaborate with diverse partners.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive recruitment process

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in senior communications or marketing roles.
• Proven record of developing integrated communications strategies.
• Experience translating technical concepts into compelling content.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic marketing and communications plan.
• Lead content creation across digital platforms and events.
• Manage media relations to position the Hub as a thought leader.

Skills

Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills

Strong knowledge of brand management

Proficient in marketing and communications tools

Skilled in project management

Experience in digital marketing

Education

Degree in marketing, communications, or related field

5+ years in senior communications or marketing roles

Tools

Optimizely

Canva

WordPress

Job description

Marketing and Communications Lead

Location: London UK

Employment Type: Contract

Experience: years

Vacancies: 1

What were looking for

The Lloyds Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub (MDH) is a LR Foundation funded programme with the purpose of accelerating the decarbonisation of the maritime sector. This is achieved through providing evidence‑based insight to enable informed decision making and building partnerships to unlock barriers in transition pathways to innovate and demonstrate routes to scale. The Hub produces research evidence‑based insight for stakeholders in the maritime ecosystem including government and finance covering sustainability in everything from energy sources to onboard low‑carbon technologies.

The role

• Develop and deliver a strategic marketing and communications plan aligned to the Hubs mission Theory of Change and stakeholder needs.


• Lead the creation and dissemination of compelling content across digital platforms, media publications and events to increase visibility and influence.


• Shape the Hubs visual identity and messaging framework ensuring consistency, quality and resonance across all touchpoints.


• Manage media relations and public engagement activities to position the Hub as a credible thought leader in maritime decarbonisation.


• Collaborate with technical teams to translate complex evidence and research into accessible formats for a wide range of audiences including industry, finance, government and the public.


• Build effective working relationships with a range of internal and external collaborators including within the Lloyds Register family and the Hubs network of partners to expand the Hubs reach and influence.


• Monitor and evaluate communications performance through analytics and stakeholder feedback, adapting approaches for impact.


• Support the delivery of key stakeholder and partnership events including global forums, campaigns and thematic launches.


• Manage relevant suppliers (e.g. creative agencies, web developers) and internal contributors to ensure high‑quality outputs.


• Proficient user of marketing and communications tools, platforms and technologies including but not limited to Optimizely, WordPress, Canva.


• Contribute to continuous learning by capturing and sharing lessons from communications and engagement initiatives.

What you bring

• Degree in marketing, communications, public affairs, journalism or a related field, or relevant equivalent professional experience.


• Proven track record of at least 5 years in senior communications or marketing roles.


• Demonstrable experience in developing and executing integrated communications strategies across digital, print, events and media.


• Demonstrable experience in managing complex collaborations to develop impactful and far‑reaching campaigns.


• Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into compelling content for varied audiences.


• Strong knowledge of brand management, digital analytics and media engagement techniques.


• Experience working in cross‑functional impact‑driven teams with an understanding of social impact and behaviour‑change communications.


• Familiarity with the maritime sector, climate action or decarbonisation is highly desirable.


• Skilled in project management, supplier coordination and stakeholder engagement.


• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, mission‑oriented environment with diverse global partners.


• Tools, platforms, software proficiency: Optimizely, Canva.

About us

We are a leading international technical professional service provider and a leader in classification, compliance and consultancy services to the marine and offshore industry. A trusted advisor to our customers, we help to design, construct and operate their assets to the highest levels of safety and performance. We are shaping the industry’s future through the development of novel and innovative technology while delivering solutions to our customers every day.

Be a part of

Lloyds Register is wholly owned by the Lloyds Register Foundation, a politically and financially independent global charity that aims to engineer a safer world through promoting safety and education. For a thriving ocean economy, Lloyds Register colleagues and the Lloyds Register Foundation work together to fund research, foster industry collaboration and develop action‑oriented solutions to make the world a safer place.

Want to apply.

Here at Lloyds Register we care, we share and we do the right thing in every situation. Its ingrained in our culture and everything we do. We are committed and continually strive to lead with our values that empower and enable an inclusive environment conducive to your growth, development and engagement. It doesn’t matter who you are, what you have experienced, how you identify, how old you are, where you are from, what your beliefs are or how your brain or body works – the diversity of our colleagues is fundamental to our futures and the changes we can make together. Our inclusive culture allows us to connect together authentically and to be courageous and bold. We don’t just talk about our differences; we celebrate them!

We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application and we will do everything we possibly can to support you.

If you don’t tick every box in these ads please don’t rule yourself out. We focus on hiring people who share our goal of working together for a safer, sustainable, thriving ocean economy.

We care, we share, we do the right thing.

If you have further questions about this role please contact us and we will respond to you as soon as possible.

Diversity and Inclusion at Lloyds Register :

Together we are one Lloyds Register committed to developing an inclusive and safe workplace that embraces and celebrates diversity. We strive to ensure that all applicants to LR experience equality of opportunity and fair treatment because we believe it is the right thing to do. We hope you do too.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to :

• ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.


• communicating and promoting vacancies, offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.


• anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required.


• supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long‑term health condition enabling them to stay in work.


• at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people.

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