Marketing Communications Manager

JR United Kingdom; North East; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading consortium in the lighting industry, Zhaga, seeks a passionate Marketing Communications Manager to spearhead global marketing and communication initiatives. The position involves strategic planning, event management, and collaboration with industry leaders, offering flexibility and the chance to shape the future of lighting technology.

Benefits

Flexibility in work schedule and location

Collaboration with international experts

Opportunity to shape future of lighting technology

Qualifications

• Skilled in strategic marketing, communications, and stakeholder management.
• Able to lead working groups and manage cross-functional teams.
• Experience in event planning and trade fair participation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute global marketing strategies aligned with Zhaga’s mission.
• Manage relationships with key industry associations and partners.
• Oversee daily marketing operations ensuring quality communication.

Skills

Strategic marketing

Communications

Stakeholder management

Event planning

Independent work

Fluency in English

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Marketing Communications Manager, newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear

col-narrow-left

Client:

Location:

newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Views:

4

Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

Job Opening: Marketing Communications Manager (Contractor Role)

Location:Remote with international travel

Contract Type:Freelance / Contractor

Estimated Workload:Part-time (0,5 FTE)

Who We Are

Zhaga is a global consortium that brings together leading companies in the lighting industry to drive standardization and innovation in LED technology, founded in 2010. With over600 members worldwideandmore than 200 companies using our certification program, we work to develop specifications that promoteinteroperability, serviceability, and futureproofingof components used in LED luminaires.

We’re growing fast — our membership has increased by13% in the past year— and we’re looking for a passionateMarketing Communications Managerto help us continue to raise awareness, build relationships, and strengthen our presence in the industry.

What You’ll Do

As Marketing Communications Manager, you will lead and execute Zhaga’s global marketing and communications efforts. You will:

• Develop and implement a globalmarketing strategy and action planaligned with Zhaga’s mission and vision.
• Lead the Promotion Working Group (PWG): plan and coordinate meetings, manage agendas, follow up on actions, and represent the group in Steering Committee meetings. Performing as Chair of the PWG.
• Manage relationships with Marketing Communications Managers from keylighting industry associations and partner organizationsto promote Zhaga and Zhaga liaison initiatives.
• Oversee Zhaga’sdaily marketing operations, ensuring top-quality communication and consistent messaging.
• Work closely with and manage externalPR and marketing agencies: coordinate campaigns, control costs, and measure results.
• Create and distribute marketing contentsuch as press releases, newsletters, website updates, and social media posts.
• Organize and manage Zhaga’sparticipation in global trade fairs and conferences(including logistics, promotion, and member engagement).
• Regularlyreview and updateZhaga’s website content.
• Manageexternal service providersas needed.
• Work with and monitor activities with Zhaga’s Asia members, ensuring they work within Zhaga’s marketing rules.
• Be responsible for creating and costing out the Marcom yearly budget.

You will also be expected to:

• Be available forface-to-face meetingsand events (global travel required, approved in advance).
• Stay within the annual budget and report any scope changes promptly.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a skilled and motivated marketing professional who is:

• Experienced instrategic marketing, communications, and stakeholder management
• Confident leading working groups and managing cross-functional teams
• Familiar withevent planningand participation in international trade fairs (Europe, USA, Asia).
• A strongcommunicator, fluent in English (both written and spoken), and experienced with global audiences
• Able to workindependently and proactivelyin a distributed, international environment
• Experienced with working with consortia. This would be beneficial but not essential for the right candidate.
• Able to bring new and fresh ideas to the consortia, and able to deliver them.

Knowledge of the lighting industry is astrong advantage.

Why Join Zhaga?

• Work with a globally respected organization in acutting-edge industry
• Collaborate with international experts and leading companies
• Enjoy flexibility in your work schedule and location
• Be part of shaping thefuture of lighting technology

Interested?

Please send yourCV and a short cover letteroutlining your motivation and relevant experience to the Secretary-General, Heinrich Thye, ([emailprotected] )