Head of Marketing

August 27, 2026
£60000 - £60000 / year

Job Description

Leeds Area | Hybrid 2-3 Days in the Office | £60K plus great benefits

Our client, a leading provider of specialist education and care services, is looking to strengthen its senior team with the appointment of a Head of Marketing. This role has arisen as part of continued organisational growth, and the successful candidate will report to the Director of People & Culture, with a dotted line to the Commercial Director.

This is a strategic, brand-led role suited to someone who enjoys ownership and variety — leading marketing, employer brand and communications across a multi-site organisation, and managing a team of Marketing Coordinators along the way.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗲𝘁

  • Competitive Salary up to £60K
  • Hybrid 2/3 days WFH
  • Access to various discounts including blue light card
  • Christmas bonus
  • Generous Refer a Friend scheme
  • Financial wellbeing service & Life Assurance

The Role

  • Developing and delivering the organisation’s marketing, brand and communications strategy
  • Leading the evolution of the Employer Value Proposition (EVP) to strengthen recruitment and retention
  • Producing targeted campaigns for key stakeholders including local authorities, commissioners, social workers, parents and carers
  • Overseeing digital marketing, including website management, social media and content development
  • Leading internal communications to keep colleagues informed, engaged and connected to the organisation’s vision and values
  • Managing and developing a team of Marketing Coordinators
  • Managing marketing budgets and external agency relationships

What we are looking for:

  • Significant senior marketing experience, including delivering organisation-wide strategies
  • Proven experience leading and developing a marketing team
  • Experience of employer branding and recruitment marketing, including EVP development
  • Strong digital marketing experience across website, social and content
  • Experience of stakeholder engagement with senior internal and external audiences
  • Degree or professional marketing qualification, or equivalent experience

This is a great opportunity for a senior marketing professional to take on a strategic, high-impact role with real influence across the organisation. For a private and confidential conversation about this role, please contact Cassidy at ALF Recruit or send your CV today.

Reference No.
HOM11082026

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