Senior Marketing Manager (6 Months FTC)

At IGDwereproud to be a Great Place to Work where our people are empowered to grow inspired to lead and ready to make a difference. At the heart of that experience is how we attract welcome and support new colleagues to join us.

Thatswhere you come in.

Werelooking fora Senior MarketingManager whowill bindthe output from our content and channel marketing teams together. You will help us prioritise work define process understand challenge and manage scope and work with stakeholders to ensure great delivery on time in full.

The rolewill support the Exec and and the Brand & Marketing Leadership Team in managing the workflow and requests into the wider team while collaborating with and supporting the discreet functions in the business.

This role helps define and deliver peoples experience of IGD the intelligence we share and the stories we tell about our impact on the future of the food system.You will define the framework for our marketing plans how teamsconnectacross insights impact and consulting and the critical path and plans we need.

What youlldo

Delivering a client focused activity plan for our work

Establishing and managing a process for Marketing planning:

• How we prioritise work based on our strategy
• Helping to define and manage the processes delivering on our plan
• Stakeholder management and collaboration with teams supporting their existing processes (e.g. Analytics Marketing Content)

Responsible for managing and co-ordinating requests:

• The single point of contact for the business for new Marketing requests/initiatives ensures all new briefs are completed
• Supporting and coordinating the work and activity with the Marketing Leadership Team to ensure the smooth delivery of the operational plan
• Supporting and helping to manage the process of Channel planning / GTM activity
• Be able to multi-task plan and work under your own steam in a varied workflow and juggle priorities
• A key player in any marketing-related projects in terms of how we project manage them and execution

Leading the operational function for marketing:

• Co-ordinates the Marketing business planning process
• Project manage delivery of key campaign
• Sets the framework for andChairsthe operational weekly meeting to ensure work is scheduled into channel plans
• Ensures visibility of the total operational plan across Marketing. E.g. this is the focus of the homepage this week these are our key mailings this event is live
• Bring new briefs to MLT for discussion and prioritisation and sizing/scoping

Whatwerelooking for

• Proven experience in marketing operations campaign planning project management or a similar role
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels including senior leadership
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• Experience creating structure improving processes and driving operational efficiency
• Commercially minded with the ability to balance business priorities and customer needs
• Confident communicator who can challenge constructively and manage expectations effectively
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of outcomes
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Positive resilient and solutions-focused mindset
• Curious proactive and always looking for opportunities to improve
• Results-oriented with a strong focus on delivery and execution
• Self-starter with a collaborative approach and strong relationship-building skills
• Interest in food retail consumer insight or purpose-led organisations would beadvantageous
• Brings energy credibility and operational excellence to help teams deliver maximum impact and value across the business.

The rewards

We offer a range of benefits including a market leading pension a bonus scheme the ability to buy and sell annual leave plus a generous medical insurance package. You will have a great work-life balance where you are empowered & trusted to manage your time.

The location

We areoperatinga hybrid approach to working with a mix of home and office-based working. We are based in a very accessible location within the M25 just 20 miles fromCentral London.

Our behaviours

Werehungry for better

We solve it together

We make it happen

We say what needs to be said

More about our people

Werelooking for inspiring professionals; talented people whoseekpersonal and career growth and are ambitious to develop their potential and unlock opportunities for society for ourclientsand themselves.

Weseekand attract thevery bestpeople and create an environment that supports and includes them. We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their contribution. We welcome applications from diverse candidates.Pleasediscuss any adjustments that you mayrequirethroughout theselectionand assessment process.

More about IGD

We are a strategicinsight foresight and learning organisation. Here to unite the industry andbenefit society. We invest all our profit into Social Impact.

We foster collaboration through a broad range of forums bringing together businesses policymakers and thought leaders. Byprovidingevidence-based insights credible research and strategic foresight we help organisations make informed decisions thatbenefittheir operationsandcontribute to the collective good of society.

Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type : Contract
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1