Marketing Manager 3 month FTC
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Pro only
Salary
Pro sees the advertised pay
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3554 (71% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and VMA Group is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2432 (Marketing and commercial managers). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3554 Advertising and marketing associate professionals Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
2432 Marketing and commercial managers Also possible | £35,000 Clears | £40,000 Clears | £45,100 Clears | £50,100 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
VMA GROUP and Jack Pascoe are supporting a forward-thinking group of businesses operating in the smart energy and home technology sector. My clients provide innovative digital solutions that help households reduce energy use, lower carbon emissions, and transition to smarter living. To accelerate growth across their product portfolio, they are looking for a Marketing Manager to take ownership of marketing strategy and execution for two core technology brands.
This will be a contract opportunity for 3 months, initially.
The Opportunity:
This role is ideal for a commercially-minded marketer who can balance strategy, creativity, and hands-on delivery. You’ll own the full marketing mix — defining customer segmentation, shaping the value proposition, and delivering multi-channel campaigns that generate real demand and measurable commercial impact.
You’ll work closely with sales, commercial, product, and external agencies to build a strong market presence and support new product growth in a rapidly evolving sector.
What You’ll Lead:
- Build and deliver the annual marketing & comms plan with clear KPIs
- Own segmentation, positioning, and messaging for target customer groups
- Develop high-impact digital campaigns: paid & organic search, paid & organic social, automation, email
- Create compelling content across the customer journey: thought leadership, case studies, blogs, events and more
- Conduct market and competitor insights to sharpen value propositions
- Manage CRM/contact databases and run integrated demand-generation efforts
- Maintain brand consistency and guardianship across visual and written communications
- Manage website and social content, driving engagement and conversion
- Support PR and media engagement to strengthen reputation and category leadership
You’ll be joining a fast-scaling, innovative environment where you can bring creativity and push boundaries while owning delivery from concept to measurement.
What You Bring:
Essential
Strong marketing & communications experience in a B2B environment
Expertise in digital marketing tools including CRM and paid media activation
Ability to turn insight into customer-centred campaigns that convert
Excellent written and verbal communication — able to craft clear, engaging content
Comfortable working in a dynamic, growth-oriented setting with multiple stakeholders
Strategic thinker with the drive to execute hands-on work
Desirable
Experience in energy tech, utilities, housebuilding, or related sustainability sectors
Understanding of carbon reduction, electrification, and smart home technologies
CIM or postgraduate marketing qualification
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with VMA Group, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Advertising and marketing associate professionals (SOC 3554) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~137k in sample- Middle half £27,404–40,404
- Median £32,760
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. VMA Group holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3554 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.