Marketing Manager (Maternity Contract)

Unicorn Resourcing; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Marketing Manager for a maternity cover position in St. Ives, Cambridgeshire. The successful candidate will implement marketing strategies, manage campaigns, and support sales growth. With a salary range of GBP36,000 - GBP40,000, this full-time role offers a chance to engage with diverse marketing activities in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Collaborative team culture

Exposure to international markets

Broad marketing experience

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a Marketing Manager or senior marketing role.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Experience with external agencies and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the current marketing plan.
• Liaise with external digital and web agencies.
• Produce engaging marketing collateral.

Skills

Organisational skills

Project management

Written and verbal communication

CRM proficiency

Content creation

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Zoho CRM

Job description

Overview

Marketing Manager (Maternity Cover)

Location: St. Ives, Cambridgeshire (Office-Based)

Salary: GBP36,000 - GBP40,000 FTE (depending on experience)

Contract: 10 Months Fixed-Term, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday)

Reports To: Group Sales & Marketing Manager

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for a Marketing Manager to provide maternity cover within a dynamic Sales & Marketing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, proactive marketer to take ownership of a varied portfolio of activities, supporting both brand presence and sales growth.

The role is hands-on and will involve working across digital, content, CRM, events, and customer engagement, ensuring marketing activities align with strategic goals. It s an ideal position for someone who thrives on project variety, enjoys working collaboratively, and is confident managing multiple priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing Strategy & Delivery

• Implement and maintain the current marketing plan.
• Liaise with external digital and web agencies to manage website content, SEO, and online campaigns.
• Produce engaging marketing collateral including brochures, datasheets, email campaigns, newsletters, and videos.
• Collaborate with the sales team to design and execute targeted campaigns for lead generation and customer retention.
• Maintain and update CRM systems (Zoho or similar) with accurate campaign and customer data.
• Report on marketing metrics, lead conversions, and campaign performance.

Events & Exhibitions

• Organise and attend trade shows and exhibitions, managing logistics, stand design, and promotional materials.
• Support virtual and in-person marketing events.

Customer & Distributor Support

• Provide marketing support to customers and distributors, ensuring consistent branding across campaigns.
• Manage requests for co-branded materials and campaign assets.

About You

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven track record in a Marketing Manager or senior marketing role (B2B or technical environment preferred).
• Strong organisational and project management abilities.
• Experience working with external agencies and suppliers.
• Proficiency with CRM systems (Zoho or similar).
• Competence in content creation and basic design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Desirable:

• Background in scientific, manufacturing, or industrial equipment marketing.
• Video editing or production experience.
• Familiarity with CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress) and email marketing tools (e.g., Mailchimp).
• Knowledge of SEO, Google Analytics, and paid digital advertising.

What’s on Offer

• Salary between GBP36,000 GBP40,000 (FTE), dependent on experience.
• A collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Exposure to international B2B markets and technical/scientific products.
• The chance to gain broad, cross-functional marketing experience.

Start Date: 1st November 2025

If you are interested in the role of Marketing Manager (Mat cover) and feel that you have the relevant experience, please contact your Recruitment Partner, Lisa Logan at Unicorn Resourcing on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

If this job isn’t exactly right for you but you’re looking for something new, please contact us for a confidential career discussion.

Unicorn Resourcing Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in regard to this contract opportunity.