Senior Marketing Director

Job Description

Reporting to the Managing Director, Communications and Marketing, this is a rare opportunity to lead [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s Marketing function, and shape, lead and deliver [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s marketing strategy at a national scale. In this role you will drive a customer-first approach to improving access to finance for UK small businesses, building brand awareness, trust, and impact across [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s audiences.

You will bring outstanding B2B marketing leadership experience, with a proven track record delivering integrated campaigns, product and partner marketing, digital strategy and customer experience that achieve measurable commercial outcomes. Leading a high-performing team, you will oversee everything from brand positioning and marketing strategy to paid media, website and digital innovation, including AI-driven marketing and search.

Working closely with senior stakeholders including the CEO, Chief Strategy Officer, Board and Executive Committee, you will act as a trusted adviser on brand reputation and risk, while partnering across Banking and Investment to deliver high-impact programmes.

This role requires a strategic, commercially minded leader who thrives in complex environments, brings deep expertise across the marketing mix, and is passionate about supporting the growth and success of UK small businesses. Previous experience of marketing for a public sector organisation would be beneficial.

With the Marketing team based across [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s locations in both London and Sheffield, regular travel between locations is expected.

For full details, please see the Job Description.

Key Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days holiday
• 15% employer pension contribution
• Flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme, healthcare cash plan, Group Income Protection and life assurance
• Paid voluntary days, maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and dining, to health and wellbeing, travel, and technology

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an established and influential institution with a key mission of driving sustainable growth and prosperity throughout the United Kingdom. It plays a vital role in supporting access to finance for smaller businesses, facilitating their development and contributing to the transition towards a net zero economy.

Since its inception in 2014, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has functioned as a government-owned economic development bank, operating independently to fulfil its objectives. It collaborates with over 200 delivery partners, including high street, digital, specialist, and challenger banks, venture capital and private debt funds, as well as fintech platforms, to implement its programs effectively.

With offices in Sheffield and London, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] currently employs approximately 550 individuals.

As an organisation that values flexibility, wellbeing and collaboration, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] introduced a hybrid-working model in 2020. Our colleagues typically spend an average of 2 days per week working in our offices, striking a balance between the advantages of remote work and the benefits of in-person collaboration. The successful candidate for this role should be able to commute to our office (unless specified).

Our Hiring Process

• Stage 1: Applied
• Stage 2: Shortlist
• Stage 3: Interview
• Stage 4: Offer
• Stage 5: Offer Accepted
• Stage 6: Welcome to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Application Deadline: May 12, 2026

Department: Communications & Marketing

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: London

Workplace type: Hybrid

Compensation: £113,000 - £128,750 / year

Reporting To: Mary Whenman