Marketing Manager:

Cherry Professional; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Marketing Manager to oversee the marketing strategy for a specialist contractor in Derbyshire. The ideal candidate will have significant B2B marketing experience, exceptional writing skills, and a proactive approach. This full-time role offers a competitive salary between £40,000 – £50,000 plus benefits and requires travel to various sites and clients.

Qualifications

• Proven B2B marketing experience, preferably in construction or engineering.
• Strong writing skills to create engaging marketing content.
• Competence with design tools and video creation.

Responsibilities

• Develop content showcasing expertise such as case studies and articles.
• Lead digital channels including LinkedIn and email campaigns.
• Manage budgets and coordinate events effectively.

Skills

B2B marketing experience

Strong writing skills

Video and photography creation

LinkedIn proficiency

CMS knowledge

Design tools competence

Organizational skills

Education

CIM qualification or equivalent

Tools

Canva

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Overview

Marketing Manager | Derbyshire (with regular travel to sites and clients)
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 + Car + Benefits
Full-time, Permanent

Are you a strategic yet hands-on marketer with a flair for storytelling and digital engagement? We’re looking for a Marketing Manager to lead the marketing strategy for a specialist contractor delivering complex engineering and construction projects across the UK. In this role, you’ll shape the organisation’s profile as a trusted partner for challenging infrastructure projects, ensuring its expertise is visible to clients, communities, and industry peers.

What we’re looking for

• Proven B2B marketing experience (construction, engineering, or professional services preferred)
• Strong writing skills with the ability to turn technical detail into engaging stories
• Confident in creating video and photography for marketing use
• Proficiency across LinkedIn, CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress), email marketing, and CRM systems
• Competence with design tools such as Canva, Photoshop, or Illustrator
• Highly organised, able to juggle multiple priorities with a proactive approach

Desirable extras

• Experience with tender/bid marketing in regulated industries
• Knowledge of SEO best practice, GA4, and Search Console
• CIM qualification or equivalent

Who you are

• Proactive and curious, able to spot opportunities without waiting for briefs
• Comfortable moving between construction sites, client meetings, and office environments

The finer elements of the role

• Developing and delivering content that showcases expertise – case studies, articles, guides, video, and photography
• Leading digital channels including LinkedIn, website, email campaigns, and SEO optimisation
• Driving measurable marketing outcomes with tools such as GA4, Microsoft Clarity, and CRM integrations
• Supporting business development through impactful bid, tender, and award submissions
• Coordinating exhibitions, trade shows, client events, and community engagement initiatives
• Managing budgets, suppliers, and external agencies to deliver effective campaigns

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