Director of Marketing, Government, Funder & Non-profit, EMEA

CompanyDigital Science

LocationUnited Kingdom

Posted At1/26/2026

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Marketing, sales and advertising directors

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£87,300 (£44.77 per hour)

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Description

Department: Marketing

Location: UK

Description

About us

We are Digital Science and we are advancing the research ecosystem.

We are a pioneering technology company, and our vision is of a future where a trusted and collaborative research ecosystem drives progress for all. We believe in better, open, collaborative and inclusive research. In creating the next generation of tools and working in partnership with the community we tackle some of the biggest challenges to research. In order to achieve our vision, we need innovative, inspiring and dynamic people to join our team. Want to join us?

Your new role - The Director of Marketing, Government, Funder & Non-profit (GFN)

is a pivotal role responsible for driving pipeline growth and strengthening Digital Science’s brand across the region. Reporting to the VP of GFN Marketing, this role leads the development and execution of an integrated marketing strategy for public sector and non-profit audiences.

Partnering closely with Sales and cross-functional marketing teams, the Director oversees end-to-end campaign strategy across ABM, digital, targeted advertising, and third-party events. This role ensures consistent, personalized messaging aligned to complex buying cycles and research-focused customer needs.

Success in this role is defined by generating qualified pipeline, ensuring strong market and persona alignment, and optimizing marketing investment through data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, analytical marketing leader with deep experience in EMEA public sector markets and a passion for experimentation and thought leadership.

What You’ll Be Doing

Budget Management & Performance Reporting

Manage the GFN marketing budget with the VP of GFN Marketing and track performance across regions and channels.
Monitor KPIs including pipeline contribution, ROI, and campaign effectiveness, using data to optimize results.

Campaign Strategy & Orchestration

Lead integrated campaign planning aligned to Performance Marketing and GFN priorities.
Partner with Product Marketing to ensure compelling, audience-relevant positioning.
Guide execution of campaigns, sales plays, and content aligned to the company’s value proposition.

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Communication

Work closely with Sales to align campaigns to procurement cycles and target accounts.
Connect Segment, Product, and Performance Marketing to deliver coordinated, high-impact campaigns.
Manage agencies and oversee localized content across EMEA to ensure consistent messaging.

Segment Marketing Success

Play a leadership role within the GFN Segment Marketing team in an agile, collaborative environment.

Drive marketing programs that support acquisition, retention, and revenue growth.

Enable Sales and BDR teams with campaigns, messaging, and insights, partnering with Product Marketing on customer-centric assets and segment communications.

What You’ll Bring To The Role

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
Senior-level marketing leadership experience in EMEA, with strong exposure to government, funder, and non-profit markets being a plus.
Proven success driving pipeline through field marketing, ABM, and digital campaigns.
Deep understanding of public sector procurement cycles, funding bodies, and research policy trends.
Strong collaborator with experience partnering closely with Product Marketing and Performance Marketing.
Expertise in audience segmentation, personas, and ABM for complex buying committees.
Data-driven marketer with hands-on experience using analytics, AI, and marketing automation tools (e.g., Salesforce, Pardot, Customer.io, Asana).
Comfortable operating in a complex, matrixed organization; proactive, self-starting approach.

Willingness to travel 25–30% for regional and national events.

Don't worry if you don't meet every qualification—let us be the judge! Studies show that many qualified candidates from under-represented groups hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourage you to submit your application.

Living our Values

We invest in, nurture and support innovative businesses and technologies that make all parts of the research process more open, efficient and effective.

The Talent We Secure Is Fundamental To Us Achieving Our Vision And Our Growth Plans. The Values We Live By Are

We are brave in the pursuit of better

We are collaborative and inclusive

We are always open-minded

We are from and for the community

At Digital Science, our vision is to see research flow seamlessly – trusted, collaborative, and accessible – fueling breakthroughs that push humanity forward. This ambitious mission is one we achieve together, by enabling open, collaborative, inclusive research.

We firmly believe that to truly innovate and solve the complex challenges faced by our customers, from researchers and universities to funders and publishers, we need diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas. A rich mix of voices drives quality insights, fosters enhanced collaboration, and ultimately pushes knowledge forward more effectively.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to building and nurturing a workplace where every individual feels valued and belongs. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Beyond recruitment, we strive to cultivate an environment where inclusivity is woven into the fabric of our culture, enabling everyone to be their best self and do their best work.