Marketing Consultant

St. James's Place; Cirencester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Generous Pension Scheme

Enhanced Parental Leave

Protection Benefits

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Job summary

St. James's Place in Cirencester (hybrid) seeks a Marketing Consultant with strong consultancy experience to advise Partner Practices, Advisers and support teams.

You will deliver tailored marketing recommendations, lead boutique consultancy projects and influence senior stakeholders to drive measurable growth. This permanent role sits at mid-senior level, requiring strategic thinking, business development insights and the ability to translate marketing concepts into practical actions across our

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior marketing, marketing manager or consultancy role with a track record of delivering successful marketing strategies.
• Broad marketing expertise across client acquisition, client retention, events, digital marketing, content marketing, brand management and campaigns.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and consultancy skills with clear recommendations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to develop commercially focused marketing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic marketing consultancy and specialist support to Partner Practices, Advisers and support teams across the Partnership.
• Act as a senior point of contact for complex marketing enquiries, providing expert guidance, recommendations and practical implementation plans.
• Lead bespoke marketing consultancy projects, helping stakeholders find opportunities to enhance marketing effectiveness and support business growth.
• Conduct one-to-one consultancy sessions with Partners, advising on marketing strategies, client acquisition, client retention and business development opportunities.
• Analyse business objectives, challenges and market opportunities to develop tailored marketing solutions and recommendations.
• Use insight, market knowledge and consultancy expertise to identify trends, drive continuous improvement and influence wider team priorities.
• Contribute to development and delivery of broader marketing programmes, initiatives and thought leadership.
• Champion brand, governance and regulatory standards, ensuring marketing activity aligns with business requirements and industry expectations.

Skills

Senior marketing experience

Consultancy experience

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Job description

Are you ready to chart your own career path? With our refreshed strategy, we’re building on our rich heritage and transforming our business to be more scalable and efficient, unlocking the capabilities needed for future success. This includes significantly investing in technology, streamlining the way we work and creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged, empowered and accountable; where they can show up, speak up and perform - because we believe in the difference our work makes.

At a glance:

Location: Cirencester Office, Manchester or London
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Employment Type: Permanent
Seniority: Mid-Senior Level

About The Role

We're looking for an experienced Marketing Consultant to join our team, providing strategic marketing expertise and specialist support to Partner Practices, Advisers and support teams across the Partnership. As a trusted adviser, you'll work closely with business owners and key stakeholders to understand their objectives, challenges and growth ambitions, delivering tailored marketing recommendations that drive measurable results. You'll act as a senior escalation point for complex marketing enquiries, lead bespoke consultancy projects and help shape wider marketing initiatives through the insights and expertise you bring to the team. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded marketing professional who enjoys solving business challenges, influencing senior stakeholders and delivering consultancy-led support that makes a real impact.

What you'll be doing

• Deliver strategic marketing consultancy and specialist support to Partner Practices, Advisers and support teams across the Partnership.
• Act as a senior point of contact for complex marketing enquiries, providing expert guidance, recommendations and practical implementation plans.
• Lead bespoke marketing consultancy projects, helping stakeholders find opportunities to enhance marketing effectiveness and support business growth.
• Conduct one-to-one consultancy sessions with Partners, advising on marketing strategies, client acquisition, client retention and business development opportunities.
• Analyse business objectives, challenges and market opportunities to develop tailored marketing solutions and recommendations.
• Use insight, market knowledge and consultancy expertise to identify trends, drive continuous improvement and influence wider team priorities.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of broader marketing programmes, initiatives and thought leadership activities.
• Champion brand, governance and regulatory standards, ensuring marketing activity aligns with business requirements and industry expectations.
• Build positive relationships with stakeholders across the Partnership, providing credible advice and constructive challenge where appropriate.
• Use data, insight and performance measures to inform recommendations and support effective decision-making.

About you

You're a highly experienced marketing professional with a strong consultancy approach and a passion for helping businesses achieve their growth ambitions. Comfortable working with senior stakeholders, you're able to quickly understand complex challenges, provide strategic advice and translate marketing concepts into clear, practical actions. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities while delivering outstanding service and building positive relationships.

Essential criteria

• Significant experience in a senior marketing, marketing manager or consultancy role, with a proven track record of developing and delivering successful marketing strategies, plans and campaigns.
• Broad marketing expertise across client acquisition, client retention, referral marketing, events, communications, digital marketing, content marketing, brand management and campaign delivery.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and consultancy skills, with the ability to influence, challenge constructively and present recommendations with clarity and confidence.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess business challenges, find opportunities and develop commercially focused marketing solutions that deliver measurable outcomes.

Desirable skills

• Experience providing marketing consultancy, advisory support or strategic guidance to business owners, advisers or senior colleagues.
• Previous experience within wealth management, financial services or another regulated industry, with an understanding of the regulatory environment and client engagement challenges.

Additional information

• Ability to travel to Head Office as required.
• Willingness to travel in line with business and role requirements.

What's in it for you?

Whatever stage of life you're in, our benefits are designed to provide the support, flexibility, and peace of mind you need to thrive both at work and beyond.

In addition to our discretionary annual bonus scheme, which reflects both individual and company performance, you'll benefit from a market-leading benefits package tailored to support your wellbeing, financial security, and family life.

• 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
• Private Medical Insurance - company-funded cover for you and your immediate family
• Generous Pension Scheme - a non-contributory employer contribution of 10%, increasing with length of service up to 15%, plus the opportunity to increase this through salary sacrifice
• Enhanced Parental Leave - up to 26 weeks' full pay to support growing families.
• Protection Benefits - company-funded critical illness cover, income protection, and life assurance
• EV salary sacrifice scheme through Tusker

Reasonable Adjustments

We're an equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know by emailing us at [e-mail]. Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career-break.

As a business regulated by the FCA we would advise you to familiarise yourself with the conduct regulations and in particular consumer duty obligations prior to an interview with SJP.