UK Marketing Manager

Cosy Direct; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational resource company in the UK is seeking a Marketing Manager to drive innovative marketing strategies and oversee brand consistency. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in marketing, superb communication skills, and the ability to analyze data for marketing effectiveness. This role offers numerous employee benefits, including paid volunteering and flexibility with paid vacation, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Paid birthday leave

Paid volunteering days

Tailored training and development

Free on-site parking with EV charging

Employee Assistance Programme

Regular social events

Pet-friendly office

Extra annual leave option

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in marketing roles.
• Ability to solve problems creatively.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Experience in data analysis to evaluate marketing effectiveness.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a team.

Responsibilities

• Design strategies that resonate with educational institutions.
• Maintain consistency in brand messaging.
• Oversee content creation for various platforms.
• Analyze market trends to anticipate customer needs.
• Ensure content quality across all marketing materials.
• Guide and support a team of Marketing Executives.
• Track marketing performance and manage budgets effectively.

Skills

Experience in marketing

Creativity

Excellent communication

Data analysis

Leadership skills

Job description

About Us

Cosy is a leading international supplier and developer of educational resources for schools and nurseries. We're not your average company—we're proudly unique. Our innovative and sustainable product range helps children learn through play, while our low-carbon supply chain supports the planet. We source natural and upcycled materials and deliver thousands of high-quality, value-for-money products to tens of thousands of customers every year.

We’re also proud to be double King’s Award winners, recognised for both Sustainability and International Trade - a testament to our commitment to responsible business and global impact.

Cosy gives back too. We donate 10% of our profits annually to the Cosy Foundation, supporting charities and projects that impact thousands of children’s lives each year.

Founded in 2011, Cosy has rapidly evolved into a leading global brand. We’re in a period of significant growth, and we’ve built a dynamic, passionate team. We are working hard to make Cosy one of the very best places to work in the UK.

What You’ll Be Up To

• Paint the Big Picture: Design comprehensive strategies that wow our schools and hit our goals out of the park.
• Be the Brand Champion: Keep us looking sharp and consistent. You are the guardian of our voice!
• Create Cool Stuff: Oversee the creation of everything from website content to social media and beautiful brochures.
• The Detective Work: You’ll dig into market trends and get inside our customers' heads to figure out exactly what they need before they even know it.
• Content Wizardry: Whether it’s a brochure, a tweet, or a slide deck, you’ll ensure our content sings.
• Captain of the Squad: You’ll mentor, cheer on, and guide a talented team of Marketing Executives, helping them unlock their full potential.
• Crunch the Numbers: You love the creative side, but you aren’t afraid of data. You’ll track what works, ditch what doesn’t, and spend our budget like it’s your own.

Is This You?

• Experienced: 3-5 years making marketing magic.

• A Creative Soul: You see solutions where others see problems.
• A People Person: Excellent communicator? Check.
• Data-Savvy: You know that good marketing is a mix of art and science.
• A Doer: You don't just plan it; you drive it from "What if?" to "We did it!"

The Good Stuff (Perks!)

We believe that happy employees change the world. Here’s how we look after you:

• Celebrate You: Take your Birthday off, completely paid!
• Give Back: Paid volunteering days for causes close to your heart.
• Level Up: Training and development tailored specifically to your dreams.
• Green Commute: Free on-site parking with EV charging.
• Stay Well: Full support via our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Have Fun: Regular social events to let your hair down with the team.
• Furry friends: Well behaved fur friends that go woof may accompany you in our Cosy office.
• Serious Relaxation: We take holidays very seriously. You can buy a week's extra annual leave if you need more sun! Plus, loyalty pays off—once you reach 2 years, you accrue 1 extra day per year (up to 30 days total).

Our Commitment to Inclusion

• We hire based on talent, potential, and attitude. We believe every voice deserves to be heard and every individual deserves a fresh start and a fair chance.
• Age Friendly Employer: We welcome candidates of all ages and career stages. Experience comes in many forms, and we value the diverse perspectives that different generations bring to our team.
• Ex-Offender Friendly: We are proud to be an ex-offender friendly employer. We assess every candidate on their skills and capability for the role, providing fair chances to individuals looking to rebuild their lives and careers.