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Your new companyI am working with a global leader in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions who can boast over 50 years of sucess. The business operates in 33 countries with a team of over 12,000 professionals who are committed to shaping the future of work by connecting talented individuals with meaningful career opportunities. Their culture is rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a shared purpose: to work for your tomorrow. Your new roleThis pivotal role as Director of Marketing for a leading Global Recruitment business. Your main goal will be to lead performance marketing, strengthen brand awareness, and engage key customers-both clients and candidates-across the UK & Ireland, ensuring measurable business impact and directly contributing to growth. Main areas of focus will be rot drive ROI focussed perform ance marketing, strengthen customer engagement and revenue impact, build brand awareness with a focus on market share, provide strategic leadership and manage senior stakeholders. What you'll need to succeedYou will need to have prior experience working in a Marketing Director role with a track record of working with and influencing cross-functional teams, especially sales, operations, and senior leadership along with the following skills:
- Strategic Focus: ability to translate commercial goals into marketing strategies that deliver measurable business results.
- Performance-Driven Mindset: Demonstrated success in leading ROI-focused marketing initiatives across the full customer funnel.
- Customer-Centric Approach: A deep understanding of the recruitment sector and the importance of engaging both clients and candidates to drive business outcomes.
- Team Leadership: Experience leading and inspiring diverse, high-performing teams across performance marketing, customer strategy, engagement, and creative disciplines.
- Stakeholder Management: Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, with the ability to navigate and align complex stakeholder environments.
- Collaborative Spirit: A collaborative leader with a passion for building trust, encouraging innovation, and delivering results through others.
- Growth Orientation: Entrepreneurial mindset with a record of identifying opportunities, testing innovative ideas, and delivering sustainable growth.
- Regional Expertise: In-depth knowledge of the UK & Ireland market dynamics, cultural nuances, and marketing best practices within the recruitment and staffing industry.
What you'll get in returnThis is a truly unique opportunity to work within the strategic function of a global business, collaborating with senior leaders to help drive the business forward. In return, you'll benefit from:
- A competitive compensation and rewards package
- Challenging and meaningful work during a pivotal period of organisational transformation
- An inclusive, success-driven culture that empowers you to take ownership of your career journey
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance
- A comprehensive suite of wellbeing initiatives and employee benefits
- Access to a vibrant internal network of support communities
- A paid volunteering day as part of our commitment to social impact and giving back
This role offers not only professional growth and diverse career pathways but also the chance to be part of a culture that values individuality, celebrates diversity, and embraces innovation.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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