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- Are you a skilled communicator and writer with a flair for storytelling?
- Do you have experience building the annual marketing plan?
About Owen James
For over twenty years, Owen James has delivered high-calibre events and research programmes for key decision makers across financial services. Our mission is to be an
invaluable resource for facilitating meaningful conversations and strategies that drive positive industry change .
We are known for best-in-class events, underpinned by deep research and consultancy.
We're part of Fintel Plc, which provides intermediary services and distribution channels within the UK retail financial services market. This includes fintech platforms, ratings & research and intermediary business support services.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Marketing & Communications Manager to lead and evolve our marketing function. This is a pivotal role focused on sharpening our voice in the market, building a robust communications strategy, and creating integrated marketing plans that help us meet commercial targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategy & Planning
- Develop and execute a comprehensive annual marketing and communications plan aligned to company growth targets and event objectives.
- Lead and manage all internal and external communications, ensuring consistent tone and brand voice across touchpoints.
- Build audience segmentation strategies and develop messaging to re-engage cold data and drive new business interest.
- Track and report against KPIs and marketing ROI.
- Content & Communications
- Own the creation of persuasive written content, including messaging for campaigns, press releases, sales enablement assets, event collateral, executive bios, and internal communications.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to unearth stories and create compelling narratives around our events, partnerships and research.
- Edit and proofread content across the business to ensure a high standard and consistency.
- Manage media outreach and relationships with external comms partners as required.
- Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Line-manage and support the professional development of one Marketing Executive.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Events, Research and Leadership teams.
- Provide guidance and support on design and branding direction (in collaboration with external designers).
- Audience Development & Campaigns
- Create and oversee targeted marketing campaigns across email, direct mail, and event invites to engage senior B2B decision-makers.
- Work with CRM and analytics tools to understand audience engagement and refine targeting.
- Identify and test new channels and tactics to reach cold or under-engaged contacts in our database.
What you'll need to succeed
Essential Skills And Experience
- 5+ years in a B2B marketing or communications role, ideally in financial services, events, or professional services.
- Proven experience in marketing planning and developing communications frameworks.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills you are confident writing across formats and audiences.
- Experience leading or mentoring team members and managing projects end-to-end.
- Confident working across CRM platforms and data sets to build segmented campaigns.
Advantageous Skills And Experience
- Familiarity with CRMs, CMSs and email tools.
- Experience in a small, fast-paced company or start-up-style environment.
- Basic design knowledge (InDesign, Canva, Adobe Suite) to direct junior team members.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary with performance bonuses
- Flexible hybrid working (2 days in-office: Monday & Wednesday)
- Access to high-profile industry events
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Opportunities to influence and shape how Owen James communicates with its audience
Fintel plc and all the businesses within it adopt a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination on any of the protected grounds in the Equality Act 2010.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all current and prospective employees regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse workforce because, in our view, diversity enables better business outcomes. We also believe that a more inclusive workplace, where people of different backgrounds work together, ensures better outcomes for all staff. From application to interview, we place inclusion at the heart of all we do.
For these reasons we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.
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