Senior Content Marketing Manager

Oak Engage; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic tech scale-up in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Senior Content Marketing Manager to lead content strategy. This role involves creating high-quality content, engaging stakeholders, and driving demand generation in a B2B SaaS environment. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of relevant experience and a strong portfolio. Join a mission-driven team that values flexibility, growth, and innovation.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Flexible working options

Generous holidays

Wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of content marketing experience in a B2B SaaS or tech company.
• Proven ability to create and execute content strategies independently.
• Knowledge of SEO, demand generation and content performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the content strategy across web, email, social, and campaigns.
• Create and manage high-quality, multi-format content aligned with brand.
• Measure and optimise content performance, manage SEO, and support a direct report.

Skills

Content marketing experience

Writing and editing skills

Project management

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder communication skills

Tools

Umbraco

HubSpot

Google Analytics

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Location: Hybrid, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reports to: Head of Marketing & PR
Type: Full-time

About us

We’re Oak Engage, an award-winning tech scale-up on a mission to make communication smarter. Our employee app already powers global brands including NatWest Group, Aldi, Burger King UK, Five Guys and Halfords, helping tens of thousands of employees connect, collaborate and thrive. Backed by a new multimillion-pound investment from growth investor NorthEdge, we’re accelerating product innovation and expansion — the perfect moment for ambitious talent to make a real impact.

Join a culture that lives its values every day: flexible hybrid working from our Newcastle HQ, private healthcare, regular socials and clear development pathways that let you grow as fast as we do.

Ready to redefine employee engagement for the world’s biggest brands? Come and grow with Oak Engage.

About the role

We’re looking for a strategic and hands-on Senior Content Marketing Manager to take full ownership of Oak’s content strategy. You’ll be responsible for planning, producing and optimising content across the funnel, from thought leadership and SEO-driven articles to case studies, sales assets, product messaging and campaign copy. You’ll be the go-to content expert and a key voice in how we attract, engage and convert our audiences.

You’ll bring fresh ideas, strong editorial instincts and a sharp understanding of how content drives pipeline and brand in a modern B2B SaaS business. If you\'re excited by the opportunity to take a clear content strategy and bring it to life through high-quality execution, crafting standout content that engages and converts then this is the role for you.

What you’ll do

• Own and execute the content strategy across web, email, social, and campaigns—driving brand awareness, demand generation, and customer engagement.
• Create and manage high-quality, multi-format content (e.g. blogs, guides, video scripts, landing pages) that aligns with our brand, messaging, and buyer journey.
• Lead social media and newsletter activity, using platforms like LinkedIn and HubSpot to engage audiences, nurture leads, and boost visibility.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Product Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success to produce on-brand, performance-driven assets and campaigns.
• Measure and optimise content performance, manage SEO, and support one direct report with clear objectives, feedback, and development.
  

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years of content marketing experience in a B2B SaaS or tech company
• Experience with tools such as Umbraco, HubSpot, Google Analytics and Adobe InDesign
• Proven ability to create and execute content strategies independently
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a strong portfolio to match
• Strategic thinker with commercial awareness and understands how content fuels growth
• Knowledge of SEO, demand generation and content performance metrics
• Strong project management and stakeholder communication skills
• Bonus: experience working on internal comms, employee engagement, or HR tech content
• Experience in managing or mentoring junior team members
• Ability to prioritise and allocate tasks effectively within a small team structure

Why Join Oak?

• A mission-driven company with real momentum and a powerful product
• A supportive, high-energy culture where your growth matters
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Private healthcare, generous holidays, and wellbeing benefits
• The opportunity to shape the next era of employee engagement

Our Recruitment Process

Stage 1: CV and application review

We’ll review your CV and any supporting materials to assess alignment with the role and our team needs.

Stage 2: Initial Teams call

A 30-minute conversation with the Head of Marketing & PR to discuss your background, experience and interest in the role. We’ll also share more about Oak and the opportunity ahead.

Stage 3: In-person interview and presentation
You’ll be invited to our HQ in Newcastle to meet key team members. As part of this stage, you’ll present a brief content strategy plan to generate Marketing Qualified Leads targeting the Internal Communication, HR and IT sectors. This is your chance to showcase your thinking, creativity and how you’d bring value to our brand. We’d also like you to submit a portfolio of relevant work (links or PDF) ahead of the interview to give us a broader view of your capabilities.

Equality & Diversity at Oak

At Oak, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, supported, and able to thrive.

We believe that different perspectives make us stronger, and we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities — including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status.

We are an equal opportunities employer. All hiring decisions are based on business needs, role requirements, and individual qualifications — without bias or discrimination.

If you require any adjustments to the interview process or the role itself to support accessibility, please let us know — we’re happy to help.