Marketing & Communications Lead RC377

Connected Places Catapult; Milton Keynes; Sur place; GBP 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

9 day fortnight for everyone, every FR

23.5 holiday entitlement with pro-rata

Competitive pension, up to 10% company

Two paid volunteering days per year

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 24

Cycle to Work Scheme

Cash Health Plan

Payroll Giving scheme

Discounts from retailers

Résumé du poste

Connected Places Catapult is seeking an experienced Marketing & Communications Lead to deliver high-profile client programmes across digital construction, infrastructure and international markets. The role is embedded within the DCIP, leading MarComms across multiple international markets and collaborating with clients and partners to turn complex objectives into compelling campaigns.

You will own strategy, messaging and delivery, manage busy timelines, and work across digital, events, and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering marketing and communications for complex client-funded programmes.
• Ability to manage multiple international markets and diverse stakeholders.
• Proven track record in creating integrated campaigns across digital, events and content.

Responsabilités

• Act as the marketing and communications lead for assigned client programme(s).
• Translate objectives into clear MarComms strategies, plans and deliverables.
• Own delivery, timelines, approvals, and risks for campaigns and communications.
• Lead marketing across priority international markets and adapt content to different audiences.
• Deliver integrated campaigns across web, email, social, events, PR and thought leadership.
• Evaluate impact using data and campaign metrics.

Connaissances

Stakeholder management

Campaign planning

International markets

Description du poste

We are looking for an experienced hand‑on Marketing & Communications Lead to deliver high-profile client programmes spanning digital construction, infrastructure and international markets. You will take ownership of marketing and communications across one or more client‑funded programmes, working directly with clients, governments, international partners and industry to turn complex programme objectives into compelling campaigns and communications. The role will be primarily embedded within the Digital Construction International Programme (DCIP), where you will lead marketing and communications activity across multiple international markets, working closely with the programme team, client and international partners. DCIP is a flagship UK government trade programme that brings together governments, infrastructure owners and industry partners worldwide to advance digital construction. By promoting the adoption of international best practice in information management and BIM, the programme supports improved infrastructure outcomes, knowledge exchange and international collaboration. We are looking for someone who can operate strategically and manage complex stakeholders, whilst also being comfortable with busy hands‑on execution. This role will involve a mix of communications and marketing activity and will require full channel and GTM mix including overall messaging and positioning, digital, events, campaign design, and ABM. Alongside this programme, you will work across other client‑funded programmes within Connected Places Catapult's portfolio, giving you exposure to a range of innovation projects spanning transport, infrastructure and the built environment. This is a client‑facing role. You will build trusted relationships with programme and client stakeholders, provide marketing and communications advice, and personally develop campaigns, messaging and content, taking responsibility for delivery from brief through to execution and evaluation. As part of Connected Places Catapult's Marketing & Communications team, you will draw on expertise across digital, PR, public affairs, design, content and events to deliver integrated activity for your programmes., Client and programme leadership

• Act as the marketing and communications lead and primary MarComms contact for assigned client programme(s).
• Build trusted relationships with clients, programme leads and delivery partners, developing a clear understanding of their objectives, audiences and priorities.
• Translate client and programme objectives into clear marketing and communications strategies, plans and deliverables.
• Provide proactive marketing and communications advice, challenging and shaping briefs where appropriate rather than simply responding to requests.
• Own MarComms delivery, managing timelines, dependencies, approvals, risks and client expectations.
• Work towards a series of KPIs to ensure growth of the programmes to exceed client expectations.
• Monitor and report on performance, demonstrating the contribution of marketing and communications to programme outcomes.

International marketing & communications

• Lead marketing and communications activity across priority international markets.
• Develop communications appropriate for different markets, stakeholder groups and cultural contexts.
• Support engagement with international governments, embassies, public bodies, infrastructure organisations and industry partners.
• Translate digital construction and infrastructure topics into compelling, accessible communications.
• Plan and deliver communications around international delegations, workshops, events and market engagement activity.
• Develop content that demonstrate programme impact and showcase UK capability in digital construction.
• Identify opportunities for thought leadership, case studies, PR and stakeholder communications in collaboration with the wider MarComms team.

Integrated campaign delivery

• Deliver integrated marketing and communications campaigns from planning through to launch, optimisation and evaluation.
• Translate complex programme activity and technical subject matter into clear, compelling content and campaigns tailored to different audiences and markets.
• Create compelling campaign messaging and content for different audiences and channels.
• Deliver activity across web, email, social media, events, PR, thought leadership, case studies, reports and video.
• Develop creative briefs and work with subject‑matter experts and MarComms specialists to bring campaigns to life.
• Manage campaign schedules, deliverables and approvals, ensuring high‑quality, on‑time delivery.
• Use audience insight, campaign data and performance metrics to evaluate effectiveness, optimise activity and demonstrate impact.

Desirable

• Experience within construction, infrastructure, engineering, digital technology or a related sector.
• Knowledge or experience of digital construction, BIM or information management.
• Experience engaging embassies, overseas governments or international public‑sector stakeholders.
• Experience working on international trade, export or market development programmes.
• Experience within a consultancy or professional‑services environment.
• Experience using HubSpot, CRM platforms or digital analytics tools.

• 9 day fortnight for everyone, every other Friday.
• 23.5 holiday entitlement for everyone, with pro‑rata calculations for part‑time employees, along with a Christmas shutdown period for additional days off.
• Competitive pension, up to 10% company contribution to help you save for your future.
• Two paid days of volunteering leave per year (pro‑rata for part‑time employees) to support charitable activities.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing 24/7 confidential work/life support services to you and your immediate family members.
• Cycle to Work Scheme encouraging a healthy and sustainable commute.
• Cash Health Plan, offering reimbursement for a wide range of essential and everyday healthcare expenses, promoting your well‑being.
• Payroll Giving scheme, allowing regular charitable contributions from pre‑tax income, maximizing the impact of your donations.
• Discounts and offers from a wide variety of retailers, enhancing your purchasing power and providing savings opportunities.
• Mortgage Advice benefit, delivered in partnership with Charles Cameron & Associates - provides employees with free, expert mortgage advice and end‑to‑end mortgage support from the application process through to completion.
• Connected Places Catapult is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.