Marketing Manager

Forward Role Recruitment; Stockport; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Role Recruitment is assisting a leading professional services firm in Stockport to appoint an experienced Marketing Manager. You will lead the marketing, communications and business development function to drive brand awareness, client relationships and growth across the business.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong digital and content capabilities, and proven leadership of campaigns and budgets. A collaborative, commercially minded professional will thrive in this environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Marketing Manager experience in a similar sector (legal or professional services).
• Strong digital marketing and content expertise across multiple channels.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Commercial mindset with a strategic, business-focused approach.
• Experience leading teams and managing projects successfully.
• Experience coordinating with external agencies and marketing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing the marketing and communications strategy.
• Managing integrated digital and offline campaigns.
• Leading content, website, SEO, email and social media activity.
• Supporting business development, events and client engagement initiatives.
• Managing external agencies and marketing budgets.
• Analysing campaign performance and driving continuous improvement.
• Managing and developing an Events & Business Development Executive.

Skills

5+ years experience

Legal/professional services

Digital marketing

Content strategy

Stakeholder management

People & project management

Job description

Do you have legal sector experience?

Are you a commercially driven Marketing Manager looking for a role where you can shape strategy, influence senior stakeholders and drive business growth?

Our client is a highly respected professional services firm seeking an experienced Marketing Manager to lead marketing, communications and business development activity across the business. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact within a growing organisation.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of the marketing function, developing and delivering strategic marketing initiatives that enhance brand awareness, strengthen client relationships and generate new business opportunities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and executing the marketing and communications strategy
• Managing integrated digital and offline campaigns
• Leading content, website, SEO, email and social media activity
• Supporting business development, events and client engagement initiatives
• Managing external agencies and marketing budgets
• Analysing campaign performance and driving continuous improvement
• Managing and developing an Events & Business Development Executive

About You

You’ll have:

• 5+ years' experience in a Marketing Manager position
• Experience within legal or professional services
• Strong digital marketing and content expertise
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• A commercial mindset and strategic approach
• Experience managing people and projects successfully