Marketing and Communications Lead

Lloyd's Register; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international technical service provider is seeking a Marketing and Communications Lead to amplify their voice and brand within the maritime decarbonisation sector. This role involves developing marketing strategies, creating engaging content, and managing media relations while working with diverse stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a degree in marketing or a related field and at least 5 years of experience in senior communications roles. The position is based in London and offers opportunities for significant impact in the sector.

Benefits

Inclusive work culture

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Proven track record of at least 5 years in senior communications or marketing roles.
• Demonstrable experience in developing integrated communications strategies.
• Strong knowledge of brand management and media engagement techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic marketing and communications plan.
• Lead creation of content across digital platforms and media.
• Manage media relations and public engagement activities.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Digital analytics proficiency

Project management skills

Experience in marketing strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in marketing, communications, or related field

Tools

Loom.ly

Optimizely

Canva

WordPress

Job description

Job ID:41148

Marketing and Communications Lead

Location: London, UK / Athens, Greece

What we’re looking for

The Lloyd’s Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub (MDH) is a LR Foundation funded programme designed to accelerate the decarbonisation of the maritime sector. By providing evidence‑based insights, building partnerships, and unlocking barriers to transition, the Hub produces research and insights for stakeholders across government, finance, and the broader maritime ecosystem, covering everything from energy sources to onboard low‑carbon technologies.

The Marketing and Communications Lead will amplify the Hub’s voice and brand, shaping the external narrative across digital, media, events, and publications. This role develops and delivers integrated marketing and communications strategies that increase visibility, stakeholder engagement, and support the Hub’s influence and impact. Working closely with programme teams and within a complex corporate and partner‑focused environment, the postholder ensures content aligns with the Hub’s identity and mission as a social‑impact non‑profit, effectively communicating technical insight to diverse audiences across industry, policy, and civil society, and building collaborations to unlock communication and influencing channels globally. The role also positions the Hub as a global thought leader in maritime decarbonisation.

The role

• Develop and deliver a strategic marketing and communications plan aligned to the Hub’s 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 Hub’s 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 internal and external collaborators, including within the Lloyd’s Register family and the Hub’s network of partners, to expand the Hub’s 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 Loom.ly, 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 is essential. Understanding of decarbonisation and/or climate action issues and stakeholders is a plus.
• 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, Loom.ly.

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. We help design, construct and operate assets at the highest levels of safety and performance, shaping the industry’s future through innovative technology and solutions.

Be a part of

Lloyd’s Register is wholly owned by the Lloyd’s Register Foundation, a politically and financially independent global charity that aims to engineer a safer world through promoting safety and education. Together we fund research, foster industry collaboration and develop action‑oriented solutions for a thriving ocean economy.

Want to apply.

Here at Lloyd’s Register we care, we share and we do the right thing in every situation. We are committed to leading with our values that empower and enable an inclusive environment conducive to your growth, development and engagement. We celebrate our diversity and ensure an inclusive culture for all.

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• Support 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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