Head of Marketing / Head of Marketing Admissions / Marketing Operations

Available from January 2026  Permanent Full Time – Candidate Spotlight Greater Manchester / Cheshire based Head of Marketing / Head of Marketing Admissions / Marketing Operations Remote or Hybrid Max 3 days in the office with flexible working £60k – open to sectors

What opportunities do you have on your team for my amazing candidate?

I have worked with my candidate for the last 5 years and hand on heart can say they will make a huge contribution to any new team they join.

This highly experienced and multi-disciplined candidate is a CIM-qualified marketing and operations professional with over 11 years in the education and training sector. A strategic thinker with a knack for digital transformation and multi-channel marketing, they have proven experience at leading cross-functional teams to deliver hundreds of B2B and B2C programmes annually. They excel in driving business growth through innovative, data-driven strategies and improving customer engagement.

They have served as Head of Operations for the past 6 years whereby they have overseen the marketing, event management, and product development teams and have significantly contributed to organisational success. Key achievements in this role include driving a 79% increase in website traffic and a 146% rise in online sales through a major website redevelopment project. They also maintain high satisfaction ratings and ensure quality assurance across all programmes by collaborating closely with tutors and external partners.

The candidate’s career also includes roles such as Head of Marketing and Digital Marketing Manager, where they consistently delivered impressive growth in revenue and ROI. Their expertise in CRM implementations, digital marketing strategies, and cross-platform brand development has been instrumental in enhancing lead generation for the business.

They show a commitment to continuous professional development with multiple courses under their belt including digital transformation and leadership. This candidate is well-suited to drive strategic business outcomes, underscored by a balance of collaboration with their hands-on approach and a results-oriented leadership style.

Skills

Cross-functional team leadership, Strategic planning and Implementation, Digital transformation, Lead generation, Website redevelopment, Multi-channel marketing, Budget management, Strategy development, Project management, Profit and loss management, Quality assurance,  Revenue growth, Operational Excellence, CRM implementation, SEO, Digital marketing, Brand development, Social media engagement