Marketing Lead

Stride; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Stride, a creative studio in Chester, is seeking a Marketing Lead to develop and execute marketing strategies for both clients and the studio. The role requires 2+ years of agency experience, organizational skills, and a strategic mindset. You'll work closely with teams to craft compelling campaigns and enhance brand visibility while fostering a collaborative environment.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexitime schedule

Stride Inspiration Days

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a marketing role within a creative agency.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Confidence presenting ideas to clients and collaborating with teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop cohesive marketing strategies and actionable plans.
• Create and manage content for campaigns across multiple platforms.
• Implement SEO strategies and analyze website performance.

Skills

Copywriting

SEO strategy

Email marketing

Market research

Project management

Tools

Google Analytics

Mailchimp

WordPress

Asana

Figma

Adobe CC

Job description

The Role

Stride is a highly creative studio, building brands on and offline. We’re looking for an experienced, well-rounded Marketing Lead to take ownership of our studio’s marketing output and work closely with our long-term retainer clients. You’ll lead both the strategic direction and day-to-day execution of marketing activity.

Working alongside our project manager and design team, you’ll plan campaigns and craft compelling brand stories. You’ll be responsible for developing and delivering marketing plans that raise the profile of our clients and drive engagement with their brands. You’ll also be responsible for boosting Stride’s own brand presence.

This is a hands-on, self-directed role ideal for someone with creative agency experience, a strategic mindset and a sharp eye for design.

Key Responsibilities

Developing cohesive marketing strategies

• Identify opportunities across relevant platforms and channels
• Create actionable plans / calendars
• Stay on top of industry trends, competitor activity and audience behaviour
• Feed insights back into campaigns and strategic planning
• Set KPIs and report on performance

Content and campaign creation

• Write and curate compelling journal articles, email campaigns and brand content
• Coordinate and manage campaign execution across relevant platforms
• Maintain and evolve a clear, distinctive tone of voice across all communications

Digital and SEO

• Plan and implement SEO strategies to drive traffic and visibility
• Conduct keyword research and apply SEO best practices
• Manage updates and content for our websites
• Optimise structure, content and SEO to support marketing goals
• Use Google Analytics and other tools to analyse and optimise performance

Requirements

• 2+ years experience in a marketing role within a creative agency or design-led environment
• An eye for design and appreciation for creative work
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects independently
• Confidence presenting ideas to clients and collaborating with creative teams
• A proactive, strategic mindset with a genuine interest in our work and mission

You’ll have demonstrable experience in:

• Copywriting and editorial content creation
• SEO strategy and implementation
• Email marketing and campaign management
• Market research and competitive analysis
• Using CMS tools (e.g. WordPress), Google Analytics, Mailchimp and other key platforms

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with creative tools like Figma and Adobe CC for asset editing
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Asana
• An interest in AI and its role in assisting marketing output

Where You’ll Work

Location:Chester City Centre

Hybrid:Minimum 3 days in the studio

At Stride, we are committed to creating a friendly, relaxed, and inclusive workspace where everyone feels safe and valued. We believe that working together in the same creative space strengthens our sense of community and encourages a highly collaborative environment. Our hybrid working model strikes a perfect balance between teamwork and focused individual time.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with an additional day’s holiday for each year of employment (up to 35 days)
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive salary
• Flexitime schedule
• Stride Inspiration Days: Every quarter, take a day off to travel somewhere in the UK for creative inspiration—whether it’s visiting an art exhibition, attending a lecture, or exploring a cultural event

Why Work at Stride?

• Work on meaningful and rewarding projects for diverse clients
• Enjoy direct client interaction and the chance to shape dynamic brands
• Learn from a talented, experienced team
• Be part of a creative studio that values personal growth, flexibility, and work-life balance

No recruitment agencies please